Xeon X5560 vs A10-9700E
Xeon X5560
A10-9700E
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 X5560 is positioned at rank 687 and the A10-9700E is on rank 391, so the A10-9700E offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5560
Performance Per Dollar A10-9700E
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X5560 | A10-9700E |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | ✨ Modern (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X5560 | A10-9700E |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X5560 and A10-9700E
Xeon X5560
The Xeon X5560 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 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 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: 3,231 points. Launch price was $44.
A10-9700E
The A10-9700E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,250 points. Launch price was $130.
Processing Power
The Xeon X5560 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the A10-9700E's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon X5560 versus 3.5 GHz on the A10-9700E — a 9% clock advantage for the A10-9700E (base: 2.8 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Xeon X5560 uses the Gainestown (2009−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the A10-9700E uses Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon X5560 scores 3,231 against the A10-9700E's 3,250 — a 0.6% lead for the A10-9700E. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon X5560 vs 0 kB on the A10-9700E.
| Feature | Xeon X5560 | A10-9700E |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.5 GHz+9% |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz | 3 GHz+7% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 2048 kB+700% |
| Process | 45 nm | 28 nm-38% |
| Architecture | Gainestown (2009−2010) | Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 3,231 | 3,250 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 600 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X5560 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A10-9700E uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the Xeon X5560 versus DDR4-2400 on the A10-9700E — the A10-9700E supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Memory channels: 3 (Xeon X5560) vs 2 (A10-9700E). Chipset compatibility: Intel X58,Intel 5520 (Xeon X5560) and A320,B350,X370 (A10-9700E).
| Feature | Xeon X5560 | A10-9700E |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR4-2400+33% |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 3+50% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 8 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X5560) vs AMD-V (A10-9700E). The A10-9700E includes integrated graphics (Radeon R7), while the Xeon X5560 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon X5560 targets Workstation, A10-9700E targets Low Power. Direct competitor: Xeon X5560 rivals Core i3-2100; A10-9700E rivals Pentium G4560T.
| Feature | Xeon X5560 | A10-9700E |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon R7 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Workstation | Low Power |
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