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Xeon L5506
Pentium Gold G6505T
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. The Xeon L5506 is positioned at rank #645 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon L5506
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon L5506 | Pentium Gold G6505T |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake-R (2021) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon L5506 | Pentium Gold G6505T |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pentium Gold G6505T
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.
Pentium Gold G6505T
The Pentium Gold G6505T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-R (2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 3,698 points. Launch price was $75.
Processing Power
The Xeon L5506 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium Gold G6505T 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 Pentium Gold G6505T — a 186.1% clock advantage for the Pentium Gold G6505T (base: 2.13 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Xeon L5506 uses the Gainestown (2009−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium Gold G6505T uses Comet Lake-R (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon L5506 scores 3,706 against the Pentium Gold G6505T's 3,698 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon L5506. Both processors carry 4 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Xeon L5506 | Pentium Gold G6505T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 0.13 GHz | 3.6 GHz+2669% |
| Base Clock | 2.13 GHz | 3.6 GHz+69% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 14 nm-69% |
| Architecture | Gainestown (2009−2010) | Comet Lake-R (2021) |
| PassMark | 3,706 | 3,698 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon L5506 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium Gold G6505T uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon L5506 | Pentium Gold G6505T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
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