Xeon E5-1607 vs Core i7-7560U

Xeon E5-1607

4 Cores4 Thrd130 WW2012

Core i7-7560U

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-1607

4 / 4

3,788

+0.7%

3,760

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 Xeon E5-1607 is positioned at rank 638 and the Core i7-7560U is on rank 786, so the Xeon E5-1607 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 Xeon E5-1607

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

10973%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

2072%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1841%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1422%

#382

Xeon Platinum 8352Y

MSRP: $3995|Avg: N/A

99%

#383

EPYC 7551P

MSRP: $2100|Avg: $329

96%

#384

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX

MSRP: $7349|Avg: $7999

96%

#385

EPYC 9375F

MSRP: $5306|Avg: $108

95%

#638

Xeon E5-1607

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#640

Xeon W-2104

MSRP: $294|Avg: $309

99%

#643

Xeon E5-2620 v3

MSRP: $417|Avg: $80

98%

#650

Xeon E3-1275L v3

MSRP: $350|Avg: $29

95%

#652

Xeon E5-1650 v3

MSRP: $583|Avg: N/A

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-7560U

#774

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1170%

#775

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1153%

#776

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1059%

#777

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1054%

#778

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1044%

#780

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1008%

#781

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

967%

#782

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

965%

#783

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

939%

#786

Core i7-7560U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#790

Athlon 64 TF-20

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

99%

#795

Core i3-1115G4E

MSRP: $213|Avg: $47

98%

#797

Celeron M 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

97%

#800

Celeron B815

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

97%

#801

Celeron B810

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

97%

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 i7-7560U (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-1607	Core i7-7560U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 32 nm)	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-1607 (2012) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-1607	Core i7-7560U
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.

Xeon E5-1607 Benchmark Check

Core i7-7560U Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-1607 and Core i7-7560U

Xeon E5-1607

The Xeon E5-1607 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency: 3 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066. Passmark benchmark score: 3,788 points. Launch price was $800.

Core i7-7560U

The Core i7-7560U 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 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 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: 3,760 points. Launch price was $415.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-1607 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i7-7560U offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon E5-1607 has 2 more cores. The Core i7-7560U is built on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E5-1607 scores 3,788 against the Core i7-7560U's 3,760 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon E5-1607. L3 cache: 10 MB on the Xeon E5-1607 vs 4 MB on the Core i7-7560U.

Feature	Xeon E5-1607	Core i7-7560U
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	—	3.8 GHz
Base Clock	3 GHz+25%	2.4 GHz
L3 Cache	10 MB+150%	4 MB
L2 Cache	—	512 kB
Process	32 nm	14 nm-56%
Architecture	—	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
PassMark	3,788	3,760

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-1607 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i7-7560U uses BGA1356 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E5-1607	Core i7-7560U
Socket	LGA2011	BGA1356
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	—	2133
Max RAM Capacity	—	32
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	12

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-1607) / true (Core i7-7560U). The Core i7-7560U includes integrated graphics (Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640), while the Xeon E5-1607 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-7560U targets Mobile.