CPU
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Xeon W5590
Core i5-6267U
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 W5590 is positioned at rank 678 and the Core i5-6267U is on rank 534, so the Core i5-6267U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W5590
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-6267U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W5590 | Core i5-6267U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Gainestown (2009−2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W5590 | Core i5-6267U |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Xeon W5590 and Core i5-6267U
Xeon W5590
The Xeon W5590 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 9 August 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Gainestown (2009−2010) 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: 3,342 points. Launch price was $270.
Core i5-6267U
The Core i5-6267U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,360 points. Launch price was $304.
Processing Power
The Xeon W5590 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i5-6267U offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon W5590 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Xeon W5590 versus 3.3 GHz on the Core i5-6267U — a 8.7% clock advantage for the Xeon W5590 (base: 3.33 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Xeon W5590 uses the Gainestown (2009−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i5-6267U uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W5590 scores 3,342 against the Core i5-6267U's 3,360 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i5-6267U. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon W5590 vs 4 MB on the Core i5-6267U.
| Feature | Xeon W5590 | Core i5-6267U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz+9% | 3.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.33 GHz+15% | 2.9 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 | Gainestown (2009−2010) | Skylake (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 3,342 | 3,360 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W5590 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-6267U uses BGA1356 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W5590 | Core i5-6267U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | BGA1356 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 12 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon W5590) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-6267U). The Core i5-6267U includes integrated graphics (Iris Graphics 550), while the Xeon W5590 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-6267U targets Mobile.
| Feature | Xeon W5590 | Core i5-6267U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Iris Graphics 550 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Mobile |
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