CPU
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Xeon L5506
Core i7-6567U
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 L5506 is positioned at rank 645 and the Core i7-6567U is on rank 560, so the Core i7-6567U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon L5506
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-6567U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon L5506 | Core i7-6567U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Gainestown (2009−2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon L5506 | Core i7-6567U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 L5506 and Core i7-6567U
Xeon L5506
The Xeon L5506 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 March 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Gainestown (2009−2010) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.13 GHz, with boost up to 0.13 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 60 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,706 points. Launch price was $125.
Core i7-6567U
The Core i7-6567U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,680 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Xeon L5506 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i7-6567U offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon L5506 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 0.13 GHz on the Xeon L5506 versus 3.6 GHz on the Core i7-6567U — a 186.1% clock advantage for the Core i7-6567U (base: 2.13 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Xeon L5506 uses the Gainestown (2009−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i7-6567U uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon L5506 scores 3,706 against the Core i7-6567U's 3,680 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon L5506. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Xeon L5506 vs 4 MB on the Core i7-6567U.
| Feature | Xeon L5506 | Core i7-6567U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 0.13 GHz | 3.6 GHz+2669% |
| Base Clock | 2.13 GHz | 3.3 GHz+55% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 4 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512 kB+100% |
| Process | 45 nm | 14 nm-69% |
| Architecture | Gainestown (2009−2010) | Skylake (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 3,706 | 3,680 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon L5506 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i7-6567U uses BGA1356 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon L5506 | Core i7-6567U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | BGA1356 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
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