CPU
GPU
Xeon X5470
A8-5600K
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Xeon X5470 is positioned at rank 739 and the A8-5600K is on rank 437, so the A8-5600K offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5470
Performance Per Dollar A8-5600K
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X5470 | A8-5600K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Harpertown (2007−2008) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X5470 | A8-5600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Xeon X5470 and A8-5600K
Xeon X5470
The Xeon X5470 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 September 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Harpertown (2007−2008) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.33 GHz, with boost up to 0.33 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 6 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard. Passmark benchmark score: 2,869 points. Launch price was $1,386.
A8-5600K
The A8-5600K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,860 points. Launch price was $90.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon X5470 and A8-5600K share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 0.33 GHz on the Xeon X5470 versus 3.9 GHz on the A8-5600K — a 168.8% clock advantage for the A8-5600K (base: 3.33 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Xeon X5470 uses the Harpertown (2007−2008) architecture (45 nm), while the A8-5600K uses Trinity (2012−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon X5470 scores 2,869 against the A8-5600K's 2,860 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon X5470. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon X5470 vs 0 kB on the A8-5600K.
| Feature | Xeon X5470 | A8-5600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 0.33 GHz | 3.9 GHz+1082% |
| Base Clock | 3.33 GHz | 3.6 GHz+8% |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB L2 Cache | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB (total)+500% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 32 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Harpertown (2007−2008) | Trinity (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 2,869 | 2,860 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X5470 uses the LGA771 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A8-5600K uses FM2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon X5470 | A8-5600K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA771 | FM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | 1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon X5470) / true (A8-5600K). The A8-5600K includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 7560D), while the Xeon X5470 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: A8-5600K rivals Core i3-3220.
| Feature | Xeon X5470 | A8-5600K |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon HD 7560D |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
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