Xeon Gold 6262V vs Core i7-5557U
Xeon Gold 6262V
Core i7-5557U
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 Gold 6262V is positioned at rank 694 and the Core i7-5557U is on rank 563, so the Core i7-5557U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6262V
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-5557U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6262V | Core i7-5557U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-U (2015) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6262V | Core i7-5557U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Gold 6262V and Core i7-5557U
Xeon Gold 6262V
The Xeon Gold 6262V is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 33 MB. L2 cache: 24 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,155 points. Launch price was $2,900.
Core i7-5557U
The Core i7-5557U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,153 points. Launch price was $426.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6262V packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the Core i7-5557U offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon Gold 6262V has 22 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6262V versus 3.4 GHz on the Core i7-5557U — a 5.7% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6262V (base: 1.9 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6262V uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-5557U uses Broadwell-U (2015) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6262V scores 3,155 against the Core i7-5557U's 3,153 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon Gold 6262V. L3 cache: 33 MB on the Xeon Gold 6262V vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i7-5557U.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6262V | Core i7-5557U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48+1100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz+6% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz | 3.1 GHz+63% |
| L3 Cache | 33 MB+725% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 24 MB+9500% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) | Broadwell-U (2015) |
| PassMark | 3,155 | 3,153 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6262V uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-5557U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6262V | Core i7-5557U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | FCBGA1168 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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