Xeon E5520 vs A4-4000

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Aggregate performance score

A4-4000
2013
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.72
Xeon E5520
2009
4 cores / 8 threads, 80 Watt
1.59
+121%

Xeon E5520 outperforms A4-4000 by a whopping 121% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A4-4000 and Xeon E5520 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking27032109
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data2.58
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency1.051.88
Architecture codenameRichland (2013−2014)Gainestown (2009−2010)
Release date1 June 2013 (11 years ago)30 March 2009 (15 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$19

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

A4-4000 and Xeon E5520 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads28
Base clock speed3 GHz2.26 GHz
Boost clock speed3.2 GHz2.53 GHz
L1 cache128 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm45 nm
Die size246 mm2263 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data72 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)70 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,178 million731 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on A4-4000 and Xeon E5520 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration12
SocketFM2FCLGA1366
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt80 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A4-4000 and Xeon E5520. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data1.0
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
Idle Statesno data+
Demand Based Switchingno data+
PAEno data40 Bit

Security technologies

A4-4000 and Xeon E5520 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDBno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A4-4000 and Xeon E5520 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A4-4000 and Xeon E5520. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory sizeno data144 GB
Max memory channelsno data3
Maximum memory bandwidthno data25.6 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon HD 7480DN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A4-4000 and Xeon E5520.

PCIe versionno data2.0

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

A4-4000 0.72
Xeon E5520 1.59
+121%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

A4-4000 1146
Xeon E5520 2533
+121%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

A4-4000 330
Xeon E5520 348
+5.5%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

A4-4000 464
Xeon E5520 1448
+212%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.72 1.59
Recency 1 June 2013 30 March 2009
Physical cores 2 4
Threads 2 8
Chip lithography 32 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 80 Watt

A4-4000 has an age advantage of 4 years, a 40.6% more advanced lithography process, and 23.1% lower power consumption.

Xeon E5520, on the other hand, has a 120.8% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads.

The Xeon E5520 is our recommended choice as it beats the A4-4000 in performance tests.

Note that A4-4000 is a desktop processor while Xeon E5520 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between A4-4000 and Xeon E5520, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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