FX-7500 vs Xeon X5560

FX-7500

4 Cores4 Thrd19 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2014

Xeon X5560

4 Cores8 Thrd95 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2009

Performance Spectrum - CPU

FX-7500

4 / 4

3,209

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Xeon X5560

4 / 8

3,231

+0.7%

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 FX-7500 is positioned at rank 668 and the Xeon X5560 is on rank 687, so the FX-7500 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 FX-7500

#656

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

914%

#657

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

901%

#658

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

827%

#659

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

823%

#660

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

816%

#662

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

788%

#663

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

755%

#664

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

754%

#665

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

734%

#668

FX-7500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

100%

#681

Core i3-N305

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5560

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

12860%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

2428%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2157%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1667%

#402

EPYC 9475F

MSRP: $7592|Avg: $7592

100%

#403

Xeon Gold 6554S

MSRP: $3157|Avg: $2836

100%

#405

Xeon 6737P

MSRP: $4995|Avg: $4995

99%

#406

Xeon Gold 6342

MSRP: $2977|Avg: $3000

98%

#407

Xeon Gold 6438N

MSRP: $3351|Avg: $3351

97%

#408

Xeon 6747P

MSRP: $6497|Avg: $6497

97%

#410

Xeon W-3175X

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $2999

95%

#687

Xeon X5560

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#691

Xeon E5-1650 v2

MSRP: $583|Avg: $60

99%

#697

Xeon E3-1275 v2

MSRP: $426|Avg: $426

97%

#699

Xeon E5-2658

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

96%

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 X5560 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	FX-7500	Xeon X5560
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($25)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Gainestown (2009−2010) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The FX-7500 ($25), 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 ($25 less, Infinity% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	FX-7500	Xeon X5560
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($25)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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.

FX-7500 Benchmark Check

Xeon X5560 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FX-7500 and Xeon X5560

FX-7500

The FX-7500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 June 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 19 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 3,209 points. Launch price was $69.

Xeon X5560

The Xeon X5560 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 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,231 points. Launch price was $44.

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Processing Power

The FX-7500 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Xeon X5560's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the FX-7500 versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon X5560 — a 3.1% clock advantage for the FX-7500 (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The FX-7500 uses the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture (28 nm), while the Xeon X5560 uses Gainestown (2009−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the FX-7500 scores 3,209 against the Xeon X5560's 3,231 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon X5560.

Feature	FX-7500	Xeon X5560
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.3 GHz+3%	3.2 GHz
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	2.8 GHz+33%
L3 Cache	—	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	4096 kB+1500%	256 kB (per core)
Process	28 nm-38%	45 nm
Architecture	Kaveri (2014−2015)	Gainestown (2009−2010)
PassMark	3,209	3,231

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Memory & Platform

The FX-7500 uses the FP3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon X5560 uses LGA1366 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. Memory channels: 2 (FX-7500) vs 3 (Xeon X5560).

Feature	FX-7500	Xeon X5560
Socket	FP3	LGA1366
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1600	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	3+50%
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	8	—

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (FX-7500) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X5560). The FX-7500 includes integrated graphics (Radeon R7), while the Xeon X5560 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: FX-7500 targets Mobile, Xeon X5560 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon X5560 rivals Core i3-2100.