Core i7-6500U vs Xeon E5-2407 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 i7-6500U is positioned at rank 302 and the Xeon E5-2407 v2 is on rank 774, so the Core i7-6500U 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 i7-6500U

#290

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

448%

#291

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

442%

#292

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

406%

#293

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

404%

#294

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

400%

#296

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

386%

#297

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

371%

#298

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

370%

#299

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

360%

#302

Core i7-6500U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2407 v2

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

15876%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

2998%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2663%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

2057%

#447

EPYC 73F3

MSRP: $3521|Avg: $2100

100%

#448

EPYC 9384X

MSRP: $5529|Avg: $4157

100%

#449

EPYC 8534P

MSRP: $5529|Avg: $5529

99%

#450

EPYC 7663

MSRP: $6366|Avg: $6366

99%

#450

EPYC 9565

MSRP: $10486|Avg: $8233

99%

#452

EPYC 9755

MSRP: $12984|Avg: $10931

98%

#454

Xeon Platinum 8368

MSRP: $7214|Avg: $429

97%

#774

Xeon E5-2407 v2

MSRP: $250|Avg: $39

100%

#782

Xeon X3440

MSRP: $215|Avg: $16

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 ($39) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E5-2407 v2 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i7-6500U	Xeon E5-2407 v2
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($39)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-6500U ($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 ($39 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i7-6500U	Xeon E5-2407 v2
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($39)

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 i7-6500U and Xeon E5-2407 v2

Core i7-6500U

The Core i7-6500U 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. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,271 points. Launch price was $393.

Xeon E5-2407 v2

The Xeon E5-2407 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,272 points. Launch price was $476.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-6500U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Xeon E5-2407 v2 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon E5-2407 v2 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Core i7-6500U versus 2.4 GHz on the Xeon E5-2407 v2 — a 25.5% clock advantage for the Core i7-6500U (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core i7-6500U uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5-2407 v2 uses Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-6500U scores 3,271 against the Xeon E5-2407 v2's 3,272 — a 0% lead for the Xeon E5-2407 v2. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Core i7-6500U vs 10 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2407 v2.

Feature	Core i7-6500U	Xeon E5-2407 v2
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	3.1 GHz+29%	2.4 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz+4%	2.4 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-EN (2013−2014)
PassMark	3,271	3,272

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-6500U uses the BGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2407 v2 uses LGA1356 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.