Xeon W5580 vs Core i3-7100H

Xeon W5580

4 Cores8 Thrd130 WWMax: 3.46 GHz2009

Core i3-7100H

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon W5580

4 / 8

3,459

+0.3%

3,450

0.0%

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 W5580 is positioned at rank 657 and the Core i3-7100H is on rank 522, so the Core i3-7100H 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 W5580

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

12013%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

2268%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2015%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1557%

#388

EPYC 9254

MSRP: $3761|Avg: $1099

99%

#389

Xeon Gold 5220R

MSRP: $1780|Avg: $1015

99%

#390

EPYC 9555P

MSRP: $7983|Avg: $6130

98%

#391

Xeon Gold 5218

MSRP: $1273|Avg: $500

98%

#392

EPYC 9374F

MSRP: $4850|Avg: $3466

98%

#393

Xeon Gold 6448Y

MSRP: $3583|Avg: N/A

98%

#394

EPYC 9454

MSRP: $5225|Avg: $576

97%

#395

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $1000

97%

#657

Xeon W5580

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#669

Xeon E5645

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

97%

#670

Xeon X5672

MSRP: $300|Avg: $44

97%

#671

Xeon E5-4603

MSRP: $202|Avg: $80

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-7100H

#167

Core Ultra 7 258V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $400

98%

#510

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

680%

#511

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

670%

#512

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

615%

#513

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

613%

#514

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

607%

#516

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

586%

#517

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

562%

#518

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

561%

#519

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

546%

#522

Core i3-7100H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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 i3-7100H (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon W5580	Core i3-7100H
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Gainestown (2009−2010) / 45 nm)	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake-H (2017) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon W5580 (2009) relies on 45 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon W5580	Core i3-7100H
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

Xeon W5580 Benchmark Check

Core i3-7100H Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon W5580 and Core i3-7100H

Xeon W5580

The Xeon W5580 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 March 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Gainestown (2009−2010) 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: 3,459 points. Launch price was $102.

Core i3-7100H

The Core i3-7100H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake-H (2017) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,450 points. Launch price was $393.

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Processing Power

The Xeon W5580 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i3-7100H offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon W5580 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.46 GHz on the Xeon W5580 versus 2.8 GHz on the Core i3-7100H — a 21.1% clock advantage for the Xeon W5580 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Xeon W5580 uses the Gainestown (2009−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i3-7100H uses Kaby Lake-H (2017) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W5580 scores 3,459 against the Core i3-7100H's 3,450 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon W5580. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon W5580 vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-7100H.

Feature	Xeon W5580	Core i3-7100H
Cores / Threads	4 / 8+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.46 GHz+24%	2.8 GHz
Base Clock	3.2 GHz+7%	3 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+167%	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	45 nm	14 nm-69%
Architecture	Gainestown (2009−2010)	Kaby Lake-H (2017)
PassMark	3,459	3,450
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,011

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon W5580 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i3-7100H uses BGA1440 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon W5580	Core i3-7100H
Socket	LGA1366	BGA1440
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2400
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon W5580) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i3-7100H). The Core i3-7100H includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 630), while the Xeon W5580 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-7100H targets Performance Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i3-7100H rivals Ryzen 3 2300U.