Xeon W3580 vs Core i7-6567U

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 W3580 is positioned at rank 797 and the Core i7-6567U is on rank 560, so the Core i7-6567U 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 W3580

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

16801%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

3172%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2818%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

2177%

#459

Xeon Platinum 8568Y+

MSRP: $6497|Avg: $6497

99%

#460

Xeon Gold 6242R

MSRP: $2977|Avg: $779

98%

#460

Xeon E5-2686 V3

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $160

98%

#462

Xeon W-2175

MSRP: $1947|Avg: $180

98%

#463

EPYC 75F3

MSRP: $5383|Avg: $2799

97%

#797

Xeon W3580

MSRP: $294|Avg: $30

100%

#798

Xeon W3690

MSRP: $583|Avg: $140

100%

#800

Xeon E5-2428L

MSRP: $692|Avg: $42

99%

#803

Opteron 6380

MSRP: $551|Avg: $111

98%

#812

Xeon E3-1220L

MSRP: $189|Avg: $27

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-6567U

#176

Core i9-13900HK

MSRP: $697|Avg: N/A

99%

#178

Core i7-1360P

MSRP: $480|Avg: $280

97%

#548

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

741%

#549

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

731%

#550

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

671%

#551

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

668%

#552

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

662%

#554

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

639%

#555

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

613%

#556

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

612%

#557

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

595%

#560

Core i7-6567U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#572

A10-9600P

MSRP: $128|Avg: $50

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i7-6567U (2015) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon W3580	Core i7-6567U
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced 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)	🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon W3580 (2009) relies on 45 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon W3580	Core i7-6567U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)	✅ 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 W3580 and Core i7-6567U

Xeon W3580

The Xeon W3580 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 3.33 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 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: 3,638 points. Launch price was $215.

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.

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Processing Power

The Xeon W3580 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i7-6567U offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon W3580 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Xeon W3580 versus 3.6 GHz on the Core i7-6567U — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.33 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Xeon W3580 uses the Bloomfield (2008−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i7-6567U uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W3580 scores 3,638 against the Core i7-6567U's 3,680 — a 1.1% lead for the Core i7-6567U. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon W3580 vs 4 MB on the Core i7-6567U.

Feature	Xeon W3580	Core i7-6567U
Cores / Threads	4 / 8+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz	3.6 GHz
Base Clock	3.33 GHz	3.3 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	3,638	3,680+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon W3580 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i7-6567U uses BGA1356 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.