Core i7-3689Y vs Xeon E5506

Core i7-3689Y

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2013

Xeon E5506

4 Cores4 Thrd80 WWMax: 0.13 GHz2009

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-3689Y

2 / 4

1,967

+0.3%

1,961

0.0%

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 i7-3689Y is positioned at rank 206 and the Xeon E5506 is on rank 875, so the Core i7-3689Y 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 i7-3689Y

#194

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

373%

#195

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

367%

#196

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

337%

#197

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

336%

#198

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

333%

#200

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

321%

#201

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

308%

#202

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

308%

#203

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

299%

#206

Core i7-3689Y

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5506

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

21185%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

4000%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

3554%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

2745%

#493

Xeon Platinum 8570

MSRP: $9595|Avg: $9595

100%

#494

EPYC 9184X

MSRP: $4928|Avg: $3750

99%

#495

Xeon Platinum 8470

MSRP: $9359|Avg: $9359

98%

#496

Xeon E7-8857 v2

MSRP: $3838|Avg: $2995

96%

#497

Xeon Gold 6148

MSRP: $3072|Avg: $290

96%

#498

Xeon E5-1681 V3

MSRP: $1589|Avg: $200

95%

#499

Xeon W-3275

MSRP: $4449|Avg: $1550

95%

#875

Xeon E5506

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#877

Xeon X5687

MSRP: $552|Avg: $189

99%

#878

Xeon E5-2630 v4

MSRP: $1171|Avg: $130

99%

#881

Xeon E5-2430L

MSRP: $551|Avg: $250

98%

#886

Xeon X3460

MSRP: $316|Avg: $25

95%

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 E5506 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i7-3689Y	Xeon E5506
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Gainestown (2009−2010) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-3689Y ($0), 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 ($0 less, NaN% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i7-3689Y	Xeon E5506
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

Core i7-3689Y Benchmark Check

Xeon E5506 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-3689Y and Xeon E5506

Core i7-3689Y

The Core i7-3689Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 13 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,967 points. Launch price was $69.

Xeon E5506

The Xeon E5506 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 March 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Gainestown (2009−2010) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.13 GHz, with boost up to 0.13 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,961 points. Launch price was $43.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-3689Y packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Xeon E5506 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon E5506 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Core i7-3689Y versus 0.13 GHz on the Xeon E5506 — a 181% clock advantage for the Core i7-3689Y (base: 1.5 GHz vs 2.13 GHz). The Core i7-3689Y uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon E5506 uses Gainestown (2009−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-3689Y scores 1,967 against the Xeon E5506's 1,961 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i7-3689Y. Both processors carry 4 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i7-3689Y	Xeon E5506
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	2.6 GHz+1900%	0.13 GHz
Base Clock	1.5 GHz	2.13 GHz+42%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	22 nm-51%	45 nm
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	Gainestown (2009−2010)
PassMark	1,967	1,961
Geekbench 6 Single	507	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,100	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-3689Y uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5506 uses LGA1366 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-3689Y	Xeon E5506
Socket	BGA1023	LGA1366
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L-1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-3689Y) / not specified (Xeon E5506). The Core i7-3689Y includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4000), while the Xeon E5506 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-3689Y targets Ultra-Low Power Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i7-3689Y rivals AMD A10-4655M.