Xeon X5550 vs A10-5757M

Xeon X5550

4 Cores8 Thrd95 WWMax: 3.06 GHz2009

A10-5757M

4 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon X5550

4 / 8

3,036

0.0%

3,084

+1.6%

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 X5550 is positioned at rank 712 and the A10-5757M is on rank 1072, so the Xeon X5550 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 X5550

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

13691%

Core i9-9990XE

MSRP: $2000|Avg: N/A

99%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

2585%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2297%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1774%

#416

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX

MSRP: $5489|Avg: $3486

100%

#417

EPYC 9474F

MSRP: $6780|Avg: $3723

99%

#418

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX

MSRP: $11699|Avg: $11699

99%

#419

Xeon 6736P

MSRP: $3351|Avg: $3351

98%

#420

EPYC 9655P

MSRP: $10811|Avg: $7958

98%

#421

EPYC 9554P

MSRP: $7104|Avg: $3052

97%

#712

Xeon X5550

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#717

Xeon E5-4655 v3

MSRP: $623|Avg: $150

99%

#718

Xeon E3-1220 v6

MSRP: $372|Avg: $80

99%

#719

Xeon E5-2623 v3

MSRP: $444|Avg: $50

99%

#722

Xeon E5-2620

MSRP: $360|Avg: $89

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A10-5757M

#1060

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2854%

#1061

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2812%

#1062

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2582%

#1063

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2570%

#1064

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2546%

#1066

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2459%

#1067

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2358%

#1068

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2354%

#1069

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2291%

#1072

A10-5757M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1073

A8 Pro-7150B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

100%

#1074

A9-9420

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

100%

#1076

Celeron B730

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

99%

#1078

A9-9425

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

98%

#1080

Core i5-4402E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $100

98%

#1081

A6-7000

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

97%

#1083

Core i5-2520M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

97%

#1084

Core i7-2710QE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $40

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon X5550 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon X5550	A10-5757M
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Gainestown (2009−2010) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The A10-5757M ($0), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($0 less, NaN% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon X5550	A10-5757M
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 X5550 Benchmark Check

A10-5757M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon X5550 and A10-5757M

Xeon X5550

The Xeon X5550 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 March 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Gainestown (2009−2010) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.66 GHz, with boost up to 3.06 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,036 points. Launch price was $62.

A10-5757M

The A10-5757M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FP2. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,084 points. Launch price was $130.

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Processing Power

The Xeon X5550 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the A10-5757M's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.06 GHz on the Xeon X5550 versus 3.5 GHz on the A10-5757M — a 13.4% clock advantage for the A10-5757M (base: 2.66 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Xeon X5550 uses the Gainestown (2009−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the A10-5757M uses Richland (2013−2014) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon X5550 scores 3,036 against the A10-5757M's 3,084 — a 1.6% lead for the A10-5757M. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon X5550 vs 0 kB on the A10-5757M.

Feature	Xeon X5550	A10-5757M
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 4
Boost Clock	3.06 GHz	3.5 GHz+14%
Base Clock	2.66 GHz+6%	2.5 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	0 kB
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	1 MB (per core)+300%
Process	45 nm	32 nm-29%
Architecture	Gainestown (2009−2010)	Richland (2013−2014)
PassMark	3,036	3,084+2%

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon X5550 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A10-5757M uses FP2 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the Xeon X5550 versus 1600 on the A10-5757M — the A10-5757M supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Memory channels: 3 (Xeon X5550) vs 2 (A10-5757M). Chipset compatibility: Intel X58,Intel 5520 (Xeon X5550) and FP2 (A10-5757M).

Feature	Xeon X5550	A10-5757M
Socket	LGA1366	FP2
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333	1600+53233%
Max RAM Capacity	—	32
RAM Channels	3+50%	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X5550) vs true (A10-5757M). The A10-5757M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8650G), while the Xeon X5550 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon X5550 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon X5550 rivals Core i3-2100; A10-5757M rivals Core i3-3110M.