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Xeon D-1528
Core i5-7600K
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 Xeon D-1528 is positioned at rank 432 and the Core i5-7600K is on rank 578, so the Xeon D-1528 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1528
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-7600K
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon D-1528 | Core i5-7600K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($84) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon D-1528 | Core i5-7600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($84) |
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 Xeon D-1528 and Core i5-7600K
Xeon D-1528
The Xeon D-1528 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 November 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (per core). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1667. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,823 points. Launch price was $320.
Core i5-7600K
The Core i5-7600K 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 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 91 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 6,813 points. Launch price was $242.
Processing Power
The Xeon D-1528 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i5-7600K offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon D-1528 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the Xeon D-1528 versus 4.2 GHz on the Core i5-7600K — a 50.7% clock advantage for the Core i5-7600K (base: 1.9 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Xeon D-1528 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-7600K uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon D-1528 scores 6,823 against the Core i5-7600K's 6,813 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon D-1528. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (per core) on the Xeon D-1528 vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-7600K.
| Feature | Xeon D-1528 | Core i5-7600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12+50% | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.5 GHz | 4.2 GHz+68% |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz | 3.8 GHz+100% |
| L3 Cache | 1.5 MB (per core) | 6 MB (total)+300% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Broadwell (2015−2019) | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 6,823 | 6,813 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 4,143 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,100 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 3,800 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon D-1528 uses the FCBGA1667 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-7600K uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon D-1528 | Core i5-7600K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1667 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon D-1528) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-7600K). The Core i5-7600K includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 630), while the Xeon D-1528 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-7600K targets Gaming/Desktop.
| Feature | Xeon D-1528 | Core i5-7600K |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics 630 |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Gaming/Desktop |
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