Core i7-7600U vs Xeon L5506
Core i7-7600U
Xeon L5506
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 i7-7600U is positioned at rank 604 and the Xeon L5506 is on rank 645, so the Core i7-7600U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i7-7600U
Performance Per Dollar Xeon L5506
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-7600U | Xeon L5506 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Gainestown (2009−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-7600U | Xeon L5506 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 i7-7600U and Xeon L5506
Core i7-7600U
The Core i7-7600U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 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: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,687 points. Launch price was $393.
Xeon L5506
The Xeon L5506 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): 60 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,706 points. Launch price was $125.
Processing Power
The Core i7-7600U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Xeon L5506 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon L5506 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Core i7-7600U versus 0.13 GHz on the Xeon L5506 — a 187.1% clock advantage for the Core i7-7600U (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.13 GHz). The Core i7-7600U uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon L5506 uses Gainestown (2009−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-7600U scores 3,687 against the Xeon L5506's 3,706 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon L5506. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Core i7-7600U vs 4 MB (total) on the Xeon L5506.
| Feature | Core i7-7600U | Xeon L5506 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz+2900% | 0.13 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz+31% | 2.13 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-69% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) | Gainestown (2009−2010) |
| PassMark | 3,687 | 3,706 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-7600U uses the BGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon L5506 uses LGA1366 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-7600U | Xeon L5506 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1356 | LGA1366 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
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