A8-9600 vs Xeon E5-2628L V3

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E5-2628L V3
2014
10 cores / 20 threads, 75 Watt
6.38
+201%
A8-9600
2017
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
2.12

Xeon E5-2628L V3 outperforms A8-9600 by a whopping 201% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E5-2628L V3 and A8-9600 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking10641880
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data14.13
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency7.903.03
Architecture codenameHaswell-EP (2014−2015)Bristol Ridge (2016−2019)
Release date8 September 2014 (10 years ago)27 July 2017 (7 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$78

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon E5-2628L V3 and A8-9600 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 cores10 (Deca-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads204
Base clock speed2 GHz3.1 GHz
Boost clock speed2.5 GHz3.4 GHz
L1 cache64K (per core)no data
L2 cache256K (per core)2048 KB
L3 cache25 MB (shared)0 KB
Chip lithography22 nm28 nm
Die size356 mm2250 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data90 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data74 °C
Number of transistors2,600 million3,100 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data-

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E5-2628L V3 and A8-9600 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 configuration21
Socket2011-3AM4
Power consumption (TDP)75 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E5-2628L V3 and A8-9600. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
FRTC-+
FreeSync-+
PowerTune-+
TrueAudio-+
PowerNow-+
PowerGating-+
VirusProtect-+
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
TSX+-

Security technologies

Xeon E5-2628L V3 and A8-9600 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E5-2628L V3 and A8-9600 are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E5-2628L V3 and A8-9600. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-1866DDR4-2400
Max memory channelsno data2

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataAMD Radeon R7 Graphics
iGPU core countno data6
Enduro-+
UVD-+
VCE-+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon E5-2628L V3 and A8-9600 integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon E5-2628L V3 and A8-9600 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno dataDirectX® 12
Vulkan-+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E5-2628L V3 and A8-9600.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes408

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.

Xeon E5-2628L V3 6.38
+201%
A8-9600 2.12

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.

Xeon E5-2628L V3 9949
+200%
A8-9600 3312

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.38 2.12
Recency 8 September 2014 27 July 2017
Physical cores 10 4
Threads 20 4
Chip lithography 22 nm 28 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 75 Watt 65 Watt

Xeon E5-2628L V3 has a 200.9% higher aggregate performance score, 150% more physical cores and 400% more threads, and a 27.3% more advanced lithography process.

A8-9600, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years, and 15.4% lower power consumption.

The Xeon E5-2628L V3 is our recommended choice as it beats the A8-9600 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E5-2628L V3 is a server/workstation processor while A8-9600 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E5-2628L V3 and A8-9600, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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