Xeon W5580 vs Phenom II X6 1075T
Xeon W5580
Phenom II X6 1075T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 Phenom II X6 1075T is on rank 145, so the Phenom II X6 1075T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W5580
Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X6 1075T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W5580 | Phenom II X6 1075T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($245) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Gainestown (2009−2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Thuban (2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W5580 | Phenom II X6 1075T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($245) |
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 Phenom II X6 1075T
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.
Phenom II X6 1075T
The Phenom II X6 1075T is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 September 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Thuban (2010) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,500 points. Launch price was $260.
Processing Power
The Xeon W5580 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Phenom II X6 1075T offers 6 cores / 6 threads — the Phenom II X6 1075T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.46 GHz on the Xeon W5580 versus 3.5 GHz on the Phenom II X6 1075T — a 1.1% clock advantage for the Phenom II X6 1075T (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Xeon W5580 uses the Gainestown (2009−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Phenom II X6 1075T uses Thuban (2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W5580 scores 3,459 against the Phenom II X6 1075T's 3,500 — a 1.2% lead for the Phenom II X6 1075T. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon W5580 vs 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X6 1075T.
| Feature | Xeon W5580 | Phenom II X6 1075T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 6 / 6+50% |
| Boost Clock | 3.46 GHz | 3.5 GHz+1% |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+7% | 3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+33% | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 45 nm | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Gainestown (2009−2010) | Thuban (2010) |
| PassMark | 3,459 | 3,500+1% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 1,896 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 679 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,960 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W5580 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Phenom II X6 1075T uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W5580 | Phenom II X6 1075T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon W5580) / AMD-V (Phenom II X6 1075T). Primary use case: Phenom II X6 1075T targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Phenom II X6 1075T rivals Core i5-750.
| Feature | Xeon W5580 | Phenom II X6 1075T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Gaming |
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