Xeon X5482 vs A10-5700
Xeon X5482
A10-5700
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 X5482 is positioned at rank 752 and the A10-5700 is on rank 448, so the A10-5700 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5482
Performance Per Dollar A10-5700
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X5482 | A10-5700 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X5482 | A10-5700 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X5482 and A10-5700
Xeon X5482
The Xeon X5482 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 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 6 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard. Passmark benchmark score: 2,755 points. Launch price was $1,279.
A10-5700
The A10-5700 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 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,747 points. Launch price was $130.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon X5482 and A10-5700 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon X5482 versus 4 GHz on the A10-5700 — a 22.2% clock advantage for the A10-5700 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Xeon X5482 uses the Harpertown (2007−2008) architecture (45 nm), while the A10-5700 uses Trinity (2012−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon X5482 scores 2,755 against the A10-5700's 2,747 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon X5482. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon X5482 vs 0 kB on the A10-5700.
| Feature | Xeon X5482 | A10-5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 4 GHz+25% |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.4 GHz+6% |
| 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 | 2,755 | 2,747 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X5482 uses the LGA771 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A10-5700 uses FM2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon X5482 | A10-5700 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X5482) / true (A10-5700). The A10-5700 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 7660D), while the Xeon X5482 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: A10-5700 rivals Core i3-3220.
| Feature | Xeon X5482 | A10-5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon HD 7660D |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
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