Core i5-9400T vs Xeon X7560
Core i5-9400T
Xeon X7560
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-9400T
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X7560
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-9400T | Xeon X7560 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-9400T | Xeon X7560 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Core i5-9400T and Xeon X7560
Core i5-9400T
The Core i5-9400T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 9 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 8,180 points. Launch price was $182.
Xeon X7560
The Xeon X7560 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.27 GHz, with boost up to 2.67 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB L3 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1567. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-978, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, Speed-1066. Passmark benchmark score: 8,110 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Core i5-9400T packs 6 cores / 6 threads, while the Xeon X7560 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon X7560 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Core i5-9400T versus 2.67 GHz on the Xeon X7560 — a 24.1% clock advantage for the Core i5-9400T (base: 1.8 GHz vs 2.27 GHz). The Core i5-9400T is built on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i5-9400T scores 8,180 against the Xeon X7560's 8,110 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i5-9400T. L3 cache: 9 MB (total) on the Core i5-9400T vs 24 MB L3 Cache on the Xeon X7560.
| Feature | Core i5-9400T | Xeon X7560 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 6 | 8 / 16+33% |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz+27% | 2.67 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2.27 GHz+26% |
| L3 Cache | 9 MB (total) | 24 MB L3 Cache+167% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | — |
| Process | 14 nm-69% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) | — |
| PassMark | 8,180 | 8,110 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-9400T uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon X7560 uses LGA1567 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2666 on the Core i5-9400T versus DDR3-1333 on the Xeon X7560 — the Core i5-9400T supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i5-9400T) vs 4 (Xeon X7560).
| Feature | Core i5-9400T | Xeon X7560 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1567 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666+33% | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 4+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-9400T) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X7560). The Core i5-9400T includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Xeon X7560 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-9400T targets Desktop, Xeon X7560 targets Server. Direct competitor: Xeon X7560 rivals Core i7-980X.
| Feature | Core i5-9400T | Xeon X7560 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 630 | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Desktop | Server |
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