Core i7-6498DU vs Xeon E5-2609 v2

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 i7-6498DU is positioned at rank 377 and the Xeon E5-2609 v2 is on rank 667, so the Core i7-6498DU 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 i7-6498DU

#365

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

522%

#366

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

514%

#367

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

472%

#368

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

470%

#369

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

466%

#371

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

450%

#372

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

431%

#373

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

431%

#374

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

419%

#377

Core i7-6498DU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#391

Core i5-1145GRE

MSRP: $362|Avg: N/A

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2609 v2

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

12334%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

2329%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2069%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1598%

#394

EPYC 9454

MSRP: $5225|Avg: $576

100%

#395

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $1000

99%

#396

Xeon Platinum 8461V

MSRP: $4491|Avg: $4491

99%

#397

Xeon W-3235

MSRP: $1538|Avg: $1538

99%

#398

Xeon w9-3595X

MSRP: $5889|Avg: $6000

98%

#399

Xeon W-3365

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $3499

97%

#667

Xeon E5-2609 v2

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#669

Xeon E5645

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

100%

#670

Xeon X5672

MSRP: $300|Avg: $44

100%

#671

Xeon E5-4603

MSRP: $202|Avg: $80

100%

#674

Xeon E3-1265L v4

MSRP: $417|Avg: $80

99%

#676

Xeon E5-1607 v2

MSRP: $250|Avg: $68

98%

#678

Xeon W5590

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

98%

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 E5-2609 v2 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i7-6498DU	Xeon E5-2609 v2
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-6498DU ($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 i7-6498DU	Xeon E5-2609 v2
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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-6498DU and Xeon E5-2609 v2

Core i7-6498DU

The Core i7-6498DU is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 3,372 points. Launch price was $393.

Xeon E5-2609 v2

The Xeon E5-2609 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,369 points. Launch price was $396.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-6498DU packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Xeon E5-2609 v2 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon E5-2609 v2 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Core i7-6498DU versus 2.5 GHz on the Xeon E5-2609 v2 — a 21.4% clock advantage for the Core i7-6498DU (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core i7-6498DU uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5-2609 v2 uses Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-6498DU scores 3,372 against the Xeon E5-2609 v2's 3,369 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i7-6498DU. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Core i7-6498DU vs 10 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2609 v2.

Feature	Core i7-6498DU	Xeon E5-2609 v2
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	3.1 GHz+24%	2.5 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	2.5 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB	10 MB (total)+150%
L2 Cache	512 kB+100%	256 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	Skylake (2015−2016)	Ivy Bridge-EP (2013)
PassMark	3,372	3,369