Xeon E5607 vs Core i5-760

Xeon E5607

4 Cores4 Thrd80 WWMax: 0.27 GHz2011

Core i5-760

4 Cores4 Thrd95 WWMax: 3.33 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5607

4 / 4

2,686

+0.7%

2,667

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 E5607 is positioned at rank 622 and the Core i5-760 is on rank 973, so the Xeon E5607 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 E5607

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

10443%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1972%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1752%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1353%

#371

Xeon 6730P

MSRP: $3726|Avg: $3726

100%

#372

Xeon Gold 6330

MSRP: $2128|Avg: $2128

99%

#373

Xeon Gold 6548Y+

MSRP: $3726|Avg: $3726

99%

#374

Xeon Gold 6448H

MSRP: $3658|Avg: N/A

99%

#375

Xeon D-2766NT

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $212

99%

#376

Xeon Gold 6442Y

MSRP: $2878|Avg: N/A

98%

#377

Xeon 6740P

MSRP: $4650|Avg: $4650

98%

#378

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX

MSRP: $7999|Avg: $7999

97%

#379

Xeon W-3345

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $3319

97%

#380

Xeon Gold 6526Y

MSRP: $2878|Avg: N/A

96%

#622

Xeon E5607

MSRP: $135|Avg: $27

100%

#626

Xeon Silver 4209T

MSRP: $563|Avg: $649

99%

#627

Xeon E3-1240

MSRP: $273|Avg: $39

99%

#636

Xeon E5-2680 v2

MSRP: $667|Avg: $462

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-760

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

26872%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

25391%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

18436%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

5554%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

4399%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

3849%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

2204%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

2176%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1981%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1981%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1959%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1906%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1879%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1871%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1854%

#973

Core i5-760

MSRP: $230|Avg: $61

100%

#974

Core i3-7102E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $80

100%

#975

Core 2 Quad Q8400

MSRP: $183|Avg: $128

98%

#976

Pentium E2180

MSRP: $84|Avg: $15

96%

#977

Pentium Dual-Core E2180

MSRP: $84|Avg: $5

96%

#978

Pentium Dual-Core E2140

MSRP: $74|Avg: $5

95%

#979

Core i7-960

MSRP: $309|Avg: $110

95%

#980

E1-1500

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

95%

#981

Core i5-2405S

MSRP: $309|Avg: $120

95%

#982

Celeron 420

MSRP: $39|Avg: $15

94%

#983

Athlon II X4 615e

MSRP: $186|Avg: $30

94%

#984

Athlon X2 BE-2350

MSRP: $90|Avg: $10

93%

#985

Core 2 Quad Q8300

MSRP: $179|Avg: $10

92%

#986

Core i7-860

MSRP: $284|Avg: $30

91%

#987

Core i7-870

MSRP: $300|Avg: $80

91%

#988

Athlon 64 X2 5000+

MSRP: $136|Avg: $42

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($27) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E5607 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon E5607	Core i5-760
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($27)	⚠️ Higher cost ($61)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EP (2010−2011) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Lynnfield (2009−2010) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-760 ($61), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($34 less, 126% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon E5607	Core i5-760
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+128%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($27)	⚠️ Higher cost ($61)

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 E5607 Benchmark Check

Core i5-760 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5607 and Core i5-760

Xeon E5607

The Xeon E5607 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 February 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.26 GHz, with boost up to 0.27 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,686 points. Launch price was $135.

Core i5-760

The Core i5-760 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 18 July 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Lynnfield (2009−2010) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.33 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1156. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,667 points. Launch price was $230.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon E5607 and Core i5-760 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 0.27 GHz on the Xeon E5607 versus 3.33 GHz on the Core i5-760 — a 170% clock advantage for the Core i5-760 (base: 2.26 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Xeon E5607 uses the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i5-760 uses Lynnfield (2009−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5607 scores 2,686 against the Core i5-760's 2,667 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon E5607. Both processors carry 8 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Xeon E5607	Core i5-760
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 4
Boost Clock	0.27 GHz	3.33 GHz+1133%
Base Clock	2.26 GHz	2.8 GHz+24%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	32 nm-29%	45 nm
Architecture	Westmere-EP (2010−2011)	Lynnfield (2009−2010)
PassMark	2,686	2,667
Geekbench 6 Single	—	470

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5607 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-760 uses LGA1156 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E5607	Core i5-760
Socket	LGA1366	LGA1156
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5607) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-760). Primary use case: Core i5-760 targets Legacy Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-760 rivals Phenom II X4 970.

Feature	Xeon E5607	Core i5-760
Integrated GPU	—	No
IGPU Model	—	None
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	—	Legacy Desktop

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Value Analysis

The Xeon E5607 launched at $135 MSRP, while the Core i5-760 debuted at $230. At current prices ($27 vs $61), the Xeon E5607 is $34 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5607 delivers 99.5 pts/$ vs 43.7 pts/$ for the Core i5-760 — making the Xeon E5607 the 77.9% better value option.