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Xeon E5-2637
Pentium G4560T
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 E5-2637 is positioned at rank 1010 and the Pentium G4560T is on rank 444, so the Pentium G4560T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2637
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G4560T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2637 | Pentium G4560T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) | ✅ More affordable ($20) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2637 | Pentium G4560T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+101%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) | ✅ More affordable ($20) |
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 E5-2637 and Pentium G4560T
Xeon E5-2637
The Xeon E5-2637 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 5120 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,978 points. Launch price was $800.
Pentium G4560T
The Pentium G4560T 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 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2133/2400, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,994 points. Launch price was $64.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon E5-2637 and Pentium G4560T share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Xeon E5-2637 versus 2.9 GHz on the Pentium G4560T — a 18.8% clock advantage for the Xeon E5-2637 (base: 3 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Xeon E5-2637 uses the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium G4560T uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2637 scores 2,978 against the Pentium G4560T's 2,994 — a 0.5% lead for the Pentium G4560T. L3 cache: 5120 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2637 vs 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G4560T.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2637 | Pentium G4560T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz+21% | 2.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+3% | 2.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 5120 kB (total)+67% | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 2,978 | 2,994 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 2,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 550 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,500 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2637 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Pentium G4560T uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2637 | Pentium G4560T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 384 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 4 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 40 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E5-2637) / not specified (Pentium G4560T). Primary use case: Xeon E5-2637 targets Server.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2637 | Pentium G4560T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Server | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E5-2637 launched at $885 MSRP, while the Pentium G4560T debuted at $64. At current prices ($40 vs $20), the Pentium G4560T is $20 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-2637 delivers 74.5 pts/$ vs 149.7 pts/$ for the Pentium G4560T — making the Pentium G4560T the 67.1% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2637 | Pentium G4560T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $885 | $64-93% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $20-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 74.5 | 149.7+101% |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2017 |
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