Xeon X5472 vs A10-8700P

Xeon X5472

4 Cores4 Thrd120 WWMax: 3 GHz2007

A10-8700P

4 Cores4 Thrd2 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon X5472

4 / 4

2,243

0.0%

2,254

+0.5%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 X5472 is positioned at rank 835 and the A10-8700P is on rank 978, so the Xeon X5472 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5472

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

18523%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

3497%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

3107%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

2400%

#473

EPYC 7F32

MSRP: $2100|Avg: $179

99%

#474

EPYC 9654P

MSRP: $10625|Avg: $5345

98%

#475

EPYC 9965

MSRP: $14813|Avg: $10000

97%

#476

EPYC 9745

MSRP: $12141|Avg: $10588

96%

#477

EPYC 7J13

MSRP: $7890|Avg: $150

96%

#478

EPYC 7702

MSRP: $6450|Avg: $2035

95%

#479

EPYC 7763

MSRP: $7890|Avg: $1513

95%

#835

Xeon X5472

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#837

Xeon W3550

MSRP: $294|Avg: $30

99%

#839

Xeon E5-2450

MSRP: $694|Avg: $795

97%

#841

Xeon E5-2630L v2

MSRP: $612|Avg: $149

97%

#842

Xeon E3-1246 v3

MSRP: $667|Avg: $215

97%

#843

Xeon W3540

MSRP: $284|Avg: $10

97%

#844

Xeon E-2124G

MSRP: $667|Avg: $462

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A10-8700P

#966

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1952%

#967

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1923%

#968

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1766%

#969

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1758%

#970

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1742%

#972

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1682%

#973

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1613%

#974

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1610%

#975

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1567%

#978

A10-8700P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

100%

#982

Athlon II Neo K125

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#986

Pro A8-8600B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

98%

#991

Pentium 8500

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

96%

#992

A6-8500P

MSRP: $100|Avg: $16

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The A10-8700P (2015) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR3-2133, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon X5472	A10-8700P
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($40)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Harpertown (2007−2008) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon X5472 (2007) relies on 45 nm technology and **DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard**, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon X5472	A10-8700P
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($40)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Xeon X5472 Benchmark Check

A10-8700P Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon X5472 and A10-8700P

Xeon X5472

The Xeon X5472 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 November 2007 (18 years ago). It is based on the Harpertown (2007−2008) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3 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: 2,243 points. Launch price was $958.

A10-8700P

The A10-8700P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 2,254 points. Launch price was $130.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon X5472 and A10-8700P share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Xeon X5472 versus 3.2 GHz on the A10-8700P — a 6.5% clock advantage for the A10-8700P (base: 3 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Xeon X5472 uses the Harpertown (2007−2008) architecture (45 nm), while the A10-8700P uses Carrizo (2015−2018) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon X5472 scores 2,243 against the A10-8700P's 2,254 — a 0.5% lead for the A10-8700P.

Feature	Xeon X5472	A10-8700P
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 4
Boost Clock	3 GHz	3.2 GHz+7%
Base Clock	3 GHz+67%	1.8 GHz
L3 Cache	12 MB L2 Cache	—
L2 Cache	6 MB (total)+200%	2048 kB
Process	45 nm	28 nm-38%
Architecture	Harpertown (2007−2008)	Carrizo (2015−2018)
PassMark	2,243	2,254
Geekbench 6 Single	—	480
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,000

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon X5472 uses the LGA771 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A10-8700P uses FP4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon X5472	A10-8700P
Socket	LGA771	FP4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-2133
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	12

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon X5472) / AMD-V (A10-8700P). The A10-8700P includes integrated graphics (Radeon R6), while the Xeon X5472 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10-8700P targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: A10-8700P rivals Core i5-5200U.