Xeon W3680 vs Core i7-5850EQ

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 W3680 is positioned at rank 817 and the Core i7-5850EQ is on rank 954, so the Xeon W3680 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 W3680

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

17567%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

3317%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2947%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

2277%

#466

Xeon Platinum 8358

MSRP: $4607|Avg: $3145

100%

#467

EPYC 7713

MSRP: $7060|Avg: $1299

99%

#467

EPYC 7662

MSRP: $6150|Avg: $1266

99%

#469

EPYC 9554

MSRP: $9087|Avg: $2795

97%

#470

Xeon Gold 6338T

MSRP: $3139|Avg: $1795

96%

#471

Xeon E5-2650 v4

MSRP: $1166|Avg: $45

96%

#817

Xeon W3680

MSRP: $594|Avg: $26

100%

#819

Xeon E5-2640 v3

MSRP: $939|Avg: $189

99%

#824

Xeon E5-1660 v3

MSRP: $1080|Avg: $198

98%

#827

Xeon W3565

MSRP: $294|Avg: $69

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-5850EQ

#942

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1814%

#943

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1788%

#944

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1641%

#945

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1634%

#946

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1619%

#948

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1563%

#949

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1499%

#950

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1497%

#951

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1456%

#954

Core i7-5850EQ

MSRP: $435|Avg: $370

100%

#956

Core i7-4810MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

99%

#959

Celeron Dual-Core T3500

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

99%

#960

Celeron 4305UE

MSRP: $107|Avg: $107

98%

#963

Core i7-10510U

MSRP: $409|Avg: N/A

97%

#968

Core i7-4710MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($26) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon W3680 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon W3680	Core i7-5850EQ
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($26)	⚠️ Higher cost ($370)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Gulftown (2010−2011) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-5850EQ ($370), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($344 less, 1323% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon W3680	Core i7-5850EQ
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1321%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($26)	⚠️ Higher cost ($370)

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 W3680 and Core i7-5850EQ

Xeon W3680

The Xeon W3680 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Gulftown (2010−2011) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.33 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 7,025 points. Launch price was $350.

Core i7-5850EQ

The Core i7-5850EQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 June 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Max frequency: 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 47 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 7,036 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Xeon W3680 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i7-5850EQ offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon W3680 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Xeon W3680 versus 2.7 GHz on the Core i7-5850EQ — a 28.6% clock advantage for the Xeon W3680. The Xeon W3680 uses the Gulftown (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i7-5850EQ uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W3680 scores 7,025 against the Core i7-5850EQ's 7,036 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i7-5850EQ. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Xeon W3680 vs 6 MB on the Core i7-5850EQ.

Feature	Xeon W3680	Core i7-5850EQ
Cores / Threads	6 / 12+50%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz+33%	2.7 GHz
Base Clock	3.33 GHz	—
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)+100%	6 MB
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	1 MB+300%
Process	32 nm	14 nm-56%
Architecture	Gulftown (2010−2011)	Broadwell (2015−2019)
PassMark	7,025	7,036

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Value Analysis

The Xeon W3680 launched at $594 MSRP, while the Core i7-5850EQ debuted at $435. At current prices ($26 vs $370), the Xeon W3680 is $344 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W3680 delivers 270.2 pts/$ vs 19.0 pts/$ for the Core i7-5850EQ — making the Xeon W3680 the 173.7% better value option.