Xeon E5-1650 vs Xeon X7560
Xeon E5-1650
Xeon X7560
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 E5-1650 is positioned at rank 371 and the Xeon X7560 is on rank 364, so the Xeon X7560 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-1650
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X7560
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-1650 | Xeon X7560 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-E (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-1650 | Xeon X7560 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 E5-1650 and Xeon X7560
Xeon E5-1650
The Xeon E5-1650 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 6 March 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge-E (2011−2013) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 12288 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 8,056 points. Launch price was $175.
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.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-1650 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon X7560 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon X7560 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon E5-1650 versus 2.67 GHz on the Xeon X7560 — a 34.9% clock advantage for the Xeon E5-1650 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.27 GHz). The Xeon E5-1650 is built on the Sandy Bridge-E (2011−2013) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E5-1650 scores 8,056 against the Xeon X7560's 8,110 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon X7560. L3 cache: 12288 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-1650 vs 24 MB L3 Cache on the Xeon X7560.
| Feature | Xeon E5-1650 | Xeon X7560 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 16+33% |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz+42% | 2.67 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+41% | 2.27 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12288 kB (total) | 24 MB L3 Cache+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | — |
| Process | 32 nm-29% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge-E (2011−2013) | — |
| PassMark | 8,056 | 8,110 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-1650 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon X7560 uses LGA1567 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. Both feature 4-channel memory with ECC support.
| Feature | Xeon E5-1650 | Xeon X7560 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | LGA1567 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+150% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 384 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 4 | 4 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 40 | — |
Advanced Features
Only the Xeon E5-1650 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Xeon E5-1650 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E5-1650) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X7560). Primary use case: Xeon E5-1650 targets Workstation, Xeon X7560 targets Server. Direct competitor: Xeon X7560 rivals Core i7-980X.
| Feature | Xeon E5-1650 | Xeon X7560 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Workstation | Server |
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