Core i5-7600T
VS
Xeon E3-1505L v6

Core i5-7600T vs Xeon E3-1505L v6

Intel

Core i5-7600T

4 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2017
VS
Intel

Xeon E3-1505L v6

4 Cores8 Thrd25 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2017

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 Core i5-7600T is positioned at rank 591 and the Xeon E3-1505L v6 is on rank 490, so the Xeon E3-1505L v6 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-7600T

#1
Ryzen 9 7950X
MSRP: $194|Avg: $20
10271%
#2
Core i9-10900T
MSRP: $120|Avg: $5
9705%
#3
Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
MSRP: $423|Avg: $5
7046%
#4
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85
2123%
#5
Ryzen 9 9950X
MSRP: $649|Avg: $129
1681%
#6
Ryzen 5 8400F
MSRP: $303|Avg: $55
1471%
#7
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
MSRP: $299|Avg: $60
843%
#8
Ryzen 5 2600X
MSRP: $229|Avg: $55
831%
#9
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
757%
#10
Core Ultra 5 245KF
MSRP: $294|Avg: $189
757%
#11
Ryzen 5 5500
MSRP: $159|Avg: $85
749%
#12
Ryzen 5 3600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $80
728%
#13
Core i3-9100E
MSRP: $202|Avg: $30
718%
#14
Core Ultra 5 245K
MSRP: $319|Avg: $200
715%
#15
Core i3-8300T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $25
709%
#382
Ryzen Embedded R2544
MSRP: $280|Avg: $280
100%
#591
Core i5-7600T
MSRP: $192|Avg: $60
100%
#593
Core i3-7300T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $128
99%
#594
Celeron G1830
MSRP: $52|Avg: $5
99%
#596
Core i3-4160
MSRP: $117|Avg: $52
99%
#598
FX-8350
MSRP: $199|Avg: $130
98%
#599
Athlon X4 760K
MSRP: $100|Avg: $20
98%
#600
Core i5-6400
MSRP: $182|Avg: $57
98%
#602
Pentium G3460T
MSRP: $69|Avg: N/A
97%
#603
Core i3-6300
MSRP: $147|Avg: $99
97%
#604
Core i5-6402P
MSRP: $182|Avg: $120
97%
#605
Athlon II X4 620e
MSRP: $99|Avg: $40
97%
#606
Core i5-7600
MSRP: $224|Avg: $114
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1505L v6

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
7066%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
1334%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
1185%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
916%
#307
Xeon W-3323
MSRP: $949|Avg: $500
100%
#308
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
MSRP: $1149|Avg: $100
99%
#309
Xeon W-2255
MSRP: $778|Avg: $350
98%
#310
Xeon Silver 4316
MSRP: $1126|Avg: $1200
98%
#311
Xeon w7-3545
MSRP: $2039|Avg: $2039
97%
#490
Xeon E3-1505L v6
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#492
Xeon W-2223
MSRP: $294|Avg: $330
99%
#496
Xeon E3-1280 v3
MSRP: $250|Avg: $44
99%
#497
Xeon W-2123
MSRP: $294|Avg: $342
99%
#500
Xeon E3-1230 v2
MSRP: $215|Avg: $268
98%
#505
Xeon D-1521
MSRP: $199|Avg: $241
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E3-1505L v6 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightCore i5-7600TXeon E3-1505L v6
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($60)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)
✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-7600T ($60), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($60 less, Infinity% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightCore i5-7600TXeon E3-1505L v6
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($60)
More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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 Core i5-7600T and Xeon E3-1505L v6

Intel

Core i5-7600T

The Core i5-7600T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 5,827 points. Launch price was $224.

Intel

Xeon E3-1505L v6

The Xeon E3-1505L v6 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Max frequency: 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 5,882 points. Launch price was $433.

Processing Power

The Core i5-7600T packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Xeon E3-1505L v6's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Core i5-7600T versus 2.2 GHz on the Xeon E3-1505L v6 — a 50.8% clock advantage for the Core i5-7600T. Both are built on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture using a 14 nm process. In PassMark, the Core i5-7600T scores 5,827 against the Xeon E3-1505L v6's 5,882 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon E3-1505L v6. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-7600T vs 8 MB on the Xeon E3-1505L v6.

FeatureCore i5-7600TXeon E3-1505L v6
Cores / Threads
4 / 4
4 / 8
Boost Clock
3.7 GHz+68%
2.2 GHz
Base Clock
2.8 GHz
L3 Cache
6 MB (total)
8 MB+33%
L2 Cache
256K (per core)
1 MB+300%
Process
14 nm
14 nm
Architecture
Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
PassMark
5,827
5,882
Geekbench 6 Single
1,243
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-7600T) / not specified (Xeon E3-1505L v6). The Core i5-7600T includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 630), while the Xeon E3-1505L v6 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-7600T targets Low Power Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-7600T rivals Ryzen 3 1300X.

FeatureCore i5-7600TXeon E3-1505L v6
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
HD Graphics 630
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use
Low Power Desktop