Xeon W3580 vs Core i7-7500U
Xeon W3580
Core i7-7500U
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 W3580 is positioned at rank 797 and the Core i7-7500U is on rank 690, so the Core i7-7500U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W3580
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-7500U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W3580 | Core i7-7500U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bloomfield (2008−2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W3580 | Core i7-7500U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 W3580 and Core i7-7500U
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 i7-7500U
The Core i7-7500U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 August 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 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: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,630 points. Launch price was $393.
Processing Power
The Xeon W3580 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i7-7500U offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon W3580 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Xeon W3580 versus 3.5 GHz on the Core i7-7500U — a 2.8% clock advantage for the Xeon W3580 (base: 3.33 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Xeon W3580 uses the Bloomfield (2008−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i7-7500U uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W3580 scores 3,638 against the Core i7-7500U's 3,630 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon W3580. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon W3580 vs 4 MB on the Core i7-7500U.
| Feature | Xeon W3580 | Core i7-7500U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz+3% | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.33 GHz+23% | 2.7 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) | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 3,638 | 3,630 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W3580 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i7-7500U uses BGA1356 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W3580 | Core i7-7500U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | BGA1356 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
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