CPU
GPU
Xeon X5570
A8-9600
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 X5570 is positioned at rank 679 and the A8-9600 is on rank 387, so the A8-9600 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5570
Performance Per Dollar A8-9600
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X5570 | A8-9600 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | ✨ Modern (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X5570 | A8-9600 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X5570 and A8-9600
Xeon X5570
The Xeon X5570 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 2.93 GHz, with boost up to 3.33 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: 3,306 points. Launch price was $49.
A8-9600
The A8-9600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,295 points. Launch price was $78.
Processing Power
The Xeon X5570 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the A8-9600's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.33 GHz on the Xeon X5570 versus 3.4 GHz on the A8-9600 — a 2.1% clock advantage for the A8-9600 (base: 2.93 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Xeon X5570 uses the Gainestown (2009−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the A8-9600 uses Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon X5570 scores 3,306 against the A8-9600's 3,295 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon X5570. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon X5570 vs 0 kB on the A8-9600.
| Feature | Xeon X5570 | A8-9600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.33 GHz | 3.4 GHz+2% |
| Base Clock | 2.93 GHz | 3.1 GHz+6% |
| 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 | 3,306 | 3,295 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 607 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,415 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X5570 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A8-9600 uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the Xeon X5570 versus DDR4-2400 on the A8-9600 — the A8-9600 supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Memory channels: 3 (Xeon X5570) vs 2 (A8-9600). Chipset compatibility: Intel X58,Intel 5520 (Xeon X5570) and A320,B350,X370 (A8-9600).
| Feature | Xeon X5570 | A8-9600 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR4-2400+33% |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 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 X5570) vs AMD-V (A8-9600). The A8-9600 includes integrated graphics (Radeon R7 Series), while the Xeon X5570 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon X5570 targets Workstation, A8-9600 targets Budget Desktop. Direct competitor: Xeon X5570 rivals Core i3-2100; A8-9600 rivals Pentium G4560.
| Feature | Xeon X5570 | A8-9600 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon R7 Series |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Workstation | Budget Desktop |
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