Xeon W5580 vs Pentium Gold G5600T
Xeon W5580
Pentium Gold G5600T
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. The Xeon W5580 is positioned at rank #657 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W5580
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W5580 | Pentium Gold G5600T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Gainestown (2009−2010) / 45 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W5580 | Pentium Gold G5600T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 W5580 and Pentium Gold G5600T
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.
Pentium Gold G5600T
The Pentium Gold G5600T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,496 points. Launch price was $75.
Processing Power
The Xeon W5580 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Pentium Gold G5600T offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon W5580 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.46 GHz on the Xeon W5580 versus 3.3 GHz on the Pentium Gold G5600T — a 4.7% clock advantage for the Xeon W5580 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Xeon W5580 uses the Gainestown (2009−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium Gold G5600T uses Coffee Lake (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W5580 scores 3,459 against the Pentium Gold G5600T's 3,496 — a 1.1% lead for the Pentium Gold G5600T. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon W5580 vs 4 MB on the Pentium Gold G5600T.
| Feature | Xeon W5580 | Pentium Gold G5600T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.46 GHz+5% | 3.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.3 GHz+3% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+100% | 4 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512 kB+100% |
| Process | 45 nm | 14 nm-69% |
| Architecture | Gainestown (2009−2010) | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) |
| PassMark | 3,459 | 3,496+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W5580 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium Gold G5600T uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W5580 | Pentium Gold G5600T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | LGA1151 |
| 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 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon W5580) / VT-x (Pentium Gold G5600T). The Pentium Gold G5600T includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Xeon W5580 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium Gold G5600T targets Low Power.
| Feature | Xeon W5580 | Pentium Gold G5600T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Low Power |
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