Xeon W3550 vs Core i5-L16G7
Xeon W3550
Core i5-L16G7
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 W3550 is positioned at rank 837 and the Core i5-L16G7 is on rank 1040, so the Xeon W3550 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W3550
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-L16G7
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W3550 | Core i5-L16G7 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bloomfield (2008−2010) / 45 nm) | ✨ Modern (Lakefield (2020) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W3550 | Core i5-L16G7 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 W3550 and Core i5-L16G7
Xeon W3550
The Xeon W3550 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 9 August 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Bloomfield (2008−2010) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.06 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: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,251 points. Launch price was $235.
Core i5-L16G7
The Core i5-L16G7 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Junho 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Lakefield (2020) architecture. It features 5 cores and 5 threads. Base frequency is 1.4 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FC-CSP1016. Thermal design power (TDP): 7 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR4X-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 3,280 points. Launch price was $281.
Processing Power
The Xeon W3550 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i5-L16G7 offers 5 cores / 5 threads — the Core i5-L16G7 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 3.33 GHz on the Xeon W3550 versus 3 GHz on the Core i5-L16G7 — a 10.4% clock advantage for the Xeon W3550 (base: 3.06 GHz vs 1.4 GHz). The Xeon W3550 uses the Bloomfield (2008−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i5-L16G7 uses Lakefield (2020) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W3550 scores 3,251 against the Core i5-L16G7's 3,280 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i5-L16G7. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon W3550 vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i5-L16G7.
| Feature | Xeon W3550 | Core i5-L16G7 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 5 / 5+25% |
| Boost Clock | 3.33 GHz+11% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.06 GHz+119% | 1.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+100% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512 kB+100% |
| Process | 45 nm | 10 nm-78% |
| Architecture | Bloomfield (2008−2010) | Lakefield (2020) |
| PassMark | 3,251 | 3,280 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W3550 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-L16G7 uses FC-CSP1016 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W3550 | Core i5-L16G7 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | FC-CSP1016 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | LPDDR4x-4267 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 9 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon W3550) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-L16G7). The Core i5-L16G7 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics), while the Xeon W3550 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-L16G7 targets Mobile.
| Feature | Xeon W3550 | Core i5-L16G7 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Mobile |
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