
Core i7-5775R vs Xeon E5-2450

Core i7-5775R

Xeon E5-2450
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 i7-5775R is positioned at rank 452 and the Xeon E5-2450 is on rank 839, so the Core i7-5775R offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-5775R
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2450
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-5775R | Xeon E5-2450 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($795) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-5775R | Xeon E5-2450 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($795) |
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 i7-5775R and Xeon E5-2450

Core i7-5775R
The Core i7-5775R is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 May 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1364. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 7,598 points. Launch price was $149.

Xeon E5-2450
The Xeon E5-2450 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 May 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 20480 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 7,534 points. Launch price was $500.
Processing Power
The Core i7-5775R packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-2450 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E5-2450 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Core i7-5775R versus 2.9 GHz on the Xeon E5-2450 — a 26.9% clock advantage for the Core i7-5775R (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Core i7-5775R uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5-2450 uses Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-5775R scores 7,598 against the Xeon E5-2450's 7,534 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i7-5775R. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i7-5775R vs 20480 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2450.
| Feature | Core i7-5775R | Xeon E5-2450 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 8 / 16+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz+31% | 2.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz+57% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | 20480 kB (total)+233% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Broadwell (2015−2019) | Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) |
| PassMark | 7,598 | 7,534 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-5775R uses the BGA1364 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2450 uses LGA1356 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-5775R | Xeon E5-2450 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1364 | LGA1356 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
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