AMD PRO A10-8750B vs Intel Xeon X5470 Comparison

# Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data provides a clear picture of how the Intel Xeon X5470 and the AMD PRO A10-8750B compare. Across the five recorded Cinebench tests, the AMD PRO A10-8750B wins all five. The largest single-core gap appears in Cinebench R20 single-core, where the AMD part scores 149 against the Intel's 144, a 3.4% advantage. The multi-core R20 test shows a similar story, with AMD at 1060 versus Intel at 1024, also a 3.4% difference. The Cinebench R15 multi-core result is the closest contest: AMD scores 254, Intel scores 245, a 3.5% gap. The R23 multi-core test sees AMD at 2525 and Intel at 2440, a 3.4% edge. The R23 single-core test completes the sweep, with AMD at 356 and Intel at 344, another 3.4% margin. In every recorded test, the AMD part leads by a consistent margin of roughly 3.4 to 3.5%.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge significantly in their underlying design. The Intel Xeon X5470 uses the Core 2 architecture, codenamed Harpertown, and is built on a 45 nm process. It contains 820 million transistors on a dual-die package with a total die size of 2x 107 mm². The AMD PRO A10-8750B, by contrast, is built on the Steamroller architecture, codenamed Godaveri, at a 28 nm node. It integrates 2,411 million transistors on a single 245 mm² die.

Core counts are identical at four cores and four threads for both parts. The AMD has higher base and boost clocks, running at 3.60 GHz base and 4.00 GHz boost, versus the Intel's 3.33 GHz base with no listed boost. The Intel processor carries 64 KB of L1 cache per core and 6 MB of L2 per die. The AMD part has a larger 256 KB L1 cache and a 4 MB L2 cache. Neither processor includes an L3 cache.

Memory support shows a key differentiator. The Intel Xeon supports both DDR2 and DDR3, with the exact type subject to the motherboard, and uses dual-channel memory. The AMD PRO A10-8750B supports DDR3 only, also in dual-channel mode. The AMD part has an integrated graphics solution, the Radeon R7, while the Intel has no integrated graphics. The AMD also lists a memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s, which the Intel record does not specify.

The Intel Xeon is positioned for the server and workstation segment, with an End-of-life production status and a launch date in September 2008. The AMD PRO is a desktop part, released in late September 2015, and is also end-of-life. The Intel part's part number is SLBBF, while the AMD's is AD875BY44JC.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous. The AMD PRO A10-8750B wins all five benchmark comparisons, with advantages ranging from 3.4% to 3.5%. The nearest rival list places the AMD part comfortably within a similar performance tier: the AMD A10 PRO-7850B averages 828 points and sits 0.8% above it, while the Intel Xeon X3440 averages 815 points, 0.8% lower. The Intel Xeon X5470's closest rivals include the Intel Core i5-L16G7 (816 average, 0.6% lower) and the Intel Xeon X3440 (815 average, 0.8% lower).

The Intel Xeon X5470, despite its server pedigree, is consistently behind in every workload. The AMD part has a newer process node, a higher clock frequency, and a larger graphics solution. For users whose priority is peak multi-threaded throughput as measured by Cinebench, the data points to the AMD PRO A10-8750B. The Intel Xeon's only theoretical advantages are in its dual-die layout and its DDR3 support, but the recorded results do not translate these into any benchmark win.

Specification Differences

| Field | Intel Xeon X5470 | AMD PRO A10-8750B |

|---|---|---|

| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |

| Base / Boost Clock | 3.33 GHz / none | 3.60 GHz / 4.00 GHz |

| Cache (L1 / L2 / L3) | 64 KB (per core) / 6 MB (per die) / none | 256 KB / 4 MB / none |

| Process | 45 nm | 28 nm |

| Transistors / Die Size | 820 million / 2x 107 mm² | 2,411 million / 245 mm² |

| Memory Support | DDR2, DDR3 (depends on motherboard) | DDR3 |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | not listed | 34.1 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 2 | Gen 3, 16 lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | None | Radeon R7 |

| Market | Server / Workstation | Desktop |

FAQ

Q: Which CPU is faster in multi-core Cinebench tests?

A: The AMD PRO A10-8750B wins in all five Cinebench tests. For example, R23 multi-core test: AMD 2525 vs Intel 2440, a 3.4% lead.

Q: Do both chips have the same core count?

A: Both are 4 cores and 4 threads.

Q: Which has a higher clock?

A: The AMD PRO A10-8750B runs at 3.60 GHz base and 4.00 GHz boost, while the Intel Xeon X5470 has a 3.33 GHz base and no listed boost.

Q: Is integrated graphics available?

A: Yes, the AMD part includes the Radeon R7 integrated graphics. The Intel Xeon does not include any integrated graphics.

Q: Which part has a newer manufacturing process?

A: The AMD PRO A10-8750B is built on a 28nm node, while the Intel Xeon X5470 is on 45nm.

Where Each One Wins

AMD PRO A10-8750B: It is the winner in every recorded head-to-head benchmark. In the R20 multi-core test it is 1060 vs 1024, and in the R23 multi-core test it is 2525 vs 2440. In single-threaded tests, it also leads, with 356 vs 344 in R23 single-core and 149 vs 144 in R20 single-core. It also has a newer 28nm process, more transistors, higher clocks, larger L1 cache, integrated graphics, and a 34.1 GB/s memory bandwidth figure.

Intel Xeon X5470: It is the choice for platforms where the older Core 2 generation is a specific requirement. It provides DDR2 and DDR3 support, dual-die design, 6MB L2 per die, and a server/workstation market classification. It also supports ECC memory, a feature absent from the AMD part. Its launch MSRP was $1386.

The record is consistent: the AMD PRO A10-8750B outperforms the Intel Xeon X5470 in all recorded Cinebench tests, with the largest advantage in multi-core workloads. If the workload is specifically multi-threaded rendering, the AMD is the part indicated by the data. The Intel Xeon remains an option for legacy Socket 771 platforms or for systems that require ECC memory, but in raw benchmark performance the AMD PRO A10-8750B is the clear winner.