Core i7-8569U vs Xeon X7560

Core i7-8569U

4 Cores8 Thrd28 WWMax: 4.7 GHz2019

Xeon X7560

8 Cores16 Thrd130 WWMax: 2.67 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-8569U

4 / 8

8,135

+0.3%

8,110

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 i7-8569U is positioned at rank 191 and the Xeon X7560 is on rank 364, so the Core i7-8569U 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 i7-8569U

#179

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

361%

#180

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

355%

#181

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

326%

#182

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

325%

#183

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

322%

#185

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

311%

#186

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

298%

#187

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

297%

#188

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

289%

#191

Core i7-8569U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#194

Pentium Gold 4417U

MSRP: $161|Avg: N/A

100%

#195

Atom N475

MSRP: $75|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon X7560

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

5125%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

968%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

860%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

664%

#257

Xeon W-1290

MSRP: $498|Avg: $300

100%

#258

EPYC 9124

MSRP: $1083|Avg: $1083

99%

#260

EPYC 4584PX

MSRP: $1517|Avg: $1517

98%

#261

Xeon w3-2435

MSRP: $669|Avg: $790

98%

#364

Xeon X7560

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#367

Xeon E5-1410

MSRP: $120|Avg: $55

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i7-8569U (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2400, LPDDR3-2133, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-8569U	Xeon X7560
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon X7560 (2010) relies on 45 nm technology and DDR3-800, DDR3-978, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, Speed-1066, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-8569U	Xeon X7560
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 i7-8569U Benchmark Check

Xeon X7560 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-8569U and Xeon X7560

Core i7-8569U

The Core i7-8569U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2019 (6 years ago). It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400, LPDDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 8,135 points. Launch price was $149.

Xeon X7560

The Xeon X7560 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.27 GHz, with boost up to 2.67 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB L3 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1567. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-978, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, Speed-1066. Passmark benchmark score: 8,110 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-8569U packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon X7560 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon X7560 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Core i7-8569U versus 2.67 GHz on the Xeon X7560 — a 55.1% clock advantage for the Core i7-8569U (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.27 GHz). In PassMark, the Core i7-8569U scores 8,135 against the Xeon X7560's 8,110 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i7-8569U. L3 cache: 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Core i7-8569U vs 24 MB L3 Cache on the Xeon X7560.

Feature	Core i7-8569U	Xeon X7560
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	8 / 16+100%
Boost Clock	4.7 GHz+76%	2.67 GHz
Base Clock	2.8 GHz+23%	2.27 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB Intel® Smart Cache	24 MB L3 Cache+200%
Process	14 nm-69%	45 nm
PassMark	8,135	8,110

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-8569U uses the FCBGA1528 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon X7560 uses LGA1567 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-8569U	Xeon X7560
Socket	FCBGA1528	LGA1567
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1333
RAM Channels	—	4
ECC Support	—	✅

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i7-8569U) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X7560). Primary use case: Xeon X7560 targets Server. Direct competitor: Xeon X7560 rivals Core i7-980X.