Xeon W3565 vs Core i7-6600U

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 W3565 is positioned at rank 827 and the Core i7-6600U is on rank 925, so the Xeon W3565 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 W3565

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

18025%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

3403%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

3024%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

2336%

#469

EPYC 9554

MSRP: $9087|Avg: $2795

100%

#470

Xeon Gold 6338T

MSRP: $3139|Avg: $1795

99%

#471

Xeon E5-2650 v4

MSRP: $1166|Avg: $45

99%

#472

EPYC 9845

MSRP: $13564|Avg: $8670

98%

#473

EPYC 7F32

MSRP: $2100|Avg: $179

96%

#474

EPYC 9654P

MSRP: $10625|Avg: $5345

95%

#475

EPYC 9965

MSRP: $14813|Avg: $10000

94%

#827

Xeon W3565

MSRP: $294|Avg: $69

100%

#837

Xeon W3550

MSRP: $294|Avg: $30

96%

#839

Xeon E5-2450

MSRP: $694|Avg: $795

94%

#840

Xeon E5-2630L v2

MSRP: $612|Avg: $149

94%

#842

Xeon E3-1246 v3

MSRP: $667|Avg: $215

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-6600U

#913

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1636%

#914

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1612%

#915

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1480%

#916

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1474%

#917

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1460%

#919

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1410%

#920

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1352%

#921

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1350%

#922

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1313%

#925

Core i7-6600U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#928

A8-6410

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

99%

#933

Athlon X2 L310

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

97%

#939

FX-7600P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

95%

#940

Athlon II M300

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i7-6600U (2015) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon W3565	Core i7-6600U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($69)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Bloomfield (2008−2010) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon W3565 (2009) relies on 45 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon W3565	Core i7-6600U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($69)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon W3565 and Core i7-6600U

Xeon W3565

The Xeon W3565 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 November 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Bloomfield (2008−2010) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.46 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: 3,391 points. Launch price was $70.

Core i7-6600U

The Core i7-6600U 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 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,407 points. Launch price was $393.

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Processing Power

The Xeon W3565 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i7-6600U offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon W3565 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.46 GHz on the Xeon W3565 versus 3.4 GHz on the Core i7-6600U — a 1.7% clock advantage for the Xeon W3565 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Xeon W3565 uses the Bloomfield (2008−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i7-6600U uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W3565 scores 3,391 against the Core i7-6600U's 3,407 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i7-6600U. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon W3565 vs 4 MB on the Core i7-6600U.

Feature	Xeon W3565	Core i7-6600U
Cores / Threads	4 / 8+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.46 GHz+2%	3.4 GHz
Base Clock	3.2 GHz+23%	2.6 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+100%	4 MB
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	512 kB+100%
Process	45 nm	14 nm-69%
Architecture	Bloomfield (2008−2010)	Skylake (2015−2016)
PassMark	3,391	3,407
Geekbench 6 Single	513	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,726	—

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon W3565 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i7-6600U uses BGA1356 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon W3565	Core i7-6600U
Socket	LGA1366	BGA1356
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1066	—
Max RAM Capacity	24 GB	—
RAM Channels	3	—
ECC Support	✅	—
PCIe Lanes	36	—