
N200

Xeon X5667
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 N200 is positioned at rank 137 and the Xeon X5667 is on rank 579, so the N200 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar N200
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5667
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | N200 | Xeon X5667 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($193) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / Intel 7 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EP (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | N200 | Xeon X5667 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($193) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 N200 and Xeon X5667

N200
The N200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2023 (2 years ago). It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1264. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 4,729 points. Launch price was $69.

Xeon X5667
The Xeon X5667 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.06 GHz, with boost up to 3.46 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,697 points. Launch price was $80.
Processing Power
The N200 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Xeon X5667's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the N200 versus 3.46 GHz on the Xeon X5667 — a 6.7% clock advantage for the N200. The Xeon X5667 is built on the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture. In PassMark, the N200 scores 4,729 against the Xeon X5667's 4,697 — a 0.7% lead for the N200. L3 cache: 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the N200 vs 12 MB (total) on the Xeon X5667.
| Feature | N200 | Xeon X5667 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz+7% | 3.46 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 3.06 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache | 12 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | — | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-78% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | — | Westmere-EP (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 4,729 | 4,697 |
Memory & Platform
The N200 uses the FCBGA1264 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon X5667 uses LGA1366 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | N200 | Xeon X5667 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1264 | LGA1366 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+100% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1333 |
| RAM Channels | — | 3 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (N200) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X5667). Primary use case: Xeon X5667 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon X5667 rivals Core i7-980X.
| Feature | N200 | Xeon X5667 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Workstation |
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