Xeon X5560 vs PRO A8-8650B
Xeon X5560
PRO A8-8650B
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 PRO A8-8650B is on rank 334, so the PRO A8-8650B 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 PRO A8-8650B
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X5560 | PRO A8-8650B |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Gainestown (2009−2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Godaveri (2014−2016) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X5560 | PRO A8-8650B |
|---|---|---|
| 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 PRO A8-8650B
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.
PRO A8-8650B
The PRO A8-8650B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Godaveri (2014−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 3,230 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Xeon X5560 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the PRO A8-8650B's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon X5560 versus 3.9 GHz on the PRO A8-8650B — a 19.7% clock advantage for the PRO A8-8650B (base: 2.8 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Xeon X5560 uses the Gainestown (2009−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the PRO A8-8650B uses Godaveri (2014−2016) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon X5560 scores 3,231 against the PRO A8-8650B's 3,230 — a 0% lead for the Xeon X5560.
| Feature | Xeon X5560 | PRO A8-8650B |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.9 GHz+22% |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz | 3.2 GHz+14% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 4096 kB+1500% |
| Process | 45 nm | 28 nm-38% |
| Architecture | Gainestown (2009−2010) | Godaveri (2014−2016) |
| PassMark | 3,231 | 3,230 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X5560 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the PRO A8-8650B uses FM2+ (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon X5560 | PRO A8-8650B |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | FM2+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | — |
| RAM Channels | 3 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X5560) / not specified (PRO A8-8650B). Primary use case: Xeon X5560 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon X5560 rivals Core i3-2100.
| Feature | Xeon X5560 | PRO A8-8650B |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Workstation | — |
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