CPU
GPU
Xeon X5698
A12-9800E
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 X5698 is positioned at rank 659 and the A12-9800E is on rank 1029, so the Xeon X5698 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5698
Performance Per Dollar A12-9800E
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X5698 | A12-9800E |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EP (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X5698 | A12-9800E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) |
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 X5698 and A12-9800E
Xeon X5698
The Xeon X5698 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 4.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 12288 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,447 points. Launch price was $800.
A12-9800E
The A12-9800E 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 3.8 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: 3,416 points. Launch price was $105.
Processing Power
The Xeon X5698 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the A12-9800E offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A12-9800E has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Xeon X5698 versus 3.8 GHz on the A12-9800E — a 14.6% clock advantage for the Xeon X5698 (base: 4.4 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Xeon X5698 uses the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the A12-9800E uses Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon X5698 scores 3,447 against the A12-9800E's 3,416 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon X5698. L3 cache: 12288 kB (total) on the Xeon X5698 vs 0 kB on the A12-9800E.
| Feature | Xeon X5698 | A12-9800E |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz+16% | 3.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4.4 GHz+42% | 3.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12288 kB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 2048 kB+700% |
| Process | 32 nm | 28 nm-13% |
| Architecture | Westmere-EP (2010−2011) | Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 3,447 | 3,416 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 651 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X5698 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A12-9800E uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the Xeon X5698 versus DDR4-2400 on the A12-9800E — the A12-9800E supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Memory channels: 3 (Xeon X5698) vs 2 (A12-9800E). Chipset compatibility: Intel X58,Intel 5520 (Xeon X5698) and A320,B350,X370 (A12-9800E).
| Feature | Xeon X5698 | A12-9800E |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X5698) vs AMD-V (A12-9800E). The A12-9800E includes integrated graphics (Radeon R7), while the Xeon X5698 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon X5698 targets Workstation, A12-9800E targets Low Power. Direct competitor: Xeon X5698 rivals Core i7-980X; A12-9800E rivals Pentium G4600T.
| Feature | Xeon X5698 | A12-9800E |
|---|---|---|
| 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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