Xeon X3350 vs Core m5-6Y54

Xeon X3350

95 WW2008

Core m5-6Y54

2 Cores4 Thrd4.5 WWMax: 2.7 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon X3350

2,291

0.0%

2,294

+0.1%

Pentium Dual Core T4400

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 X3350 is positioned at rank 829 and the Core m5-6Y54 is on rank 1132, so the Xeon X3350 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 X3350

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

18135%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

3424%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

3042%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

2350%

#470

Xeon Gold 6338T

MSRP: $3139|Avg: $1795

100%

#471

Xeon E5-2650 v4

MSRP: $1166|Avg: $45

99%

#472

EPYC 9845

MSRP: $13564|Avg: $8670

98%

#473

EPYC 7F32

MSRP: $2100|Avg: $179

97%

#474

EPYC 9654P

MSRP: $10625|Avg: $5345

96%

#475

EPYC 9965

MSRP: $14813|Avg: $10000

95%

#829

Xeon X3350

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#837

Xeon W3550

MSRP: $294|Avg: $30

97%

#839

Xeon E5-2450

MSRP: $694|Avg: $795

95%

#841

Xeon E5-2630L v2

MSRP: $612|Avg: $149

95%

#842

Xeon E3-1246 v3

MSRP: $667|Avg: $215

95%

#843

Xeon W3540

MSRP: $284|Avg: $10

95%

#844

Xeon E-2124G

MSRP: $667|Avg: $462

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core m5-6Y54

#1120

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3596%

#1121

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3543%

#1122

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3252%

#1123

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3238%

#1124

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3208%

#1126

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3098%

#1127

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2971%

#1128

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2966%

#1129

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2886%

#1132

Core m5-6Y54

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

100%

#1134

Core i3-2330E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $10

99%

#1135

Core i5-4288U

MSRP: $342|Avg: N/A

95%

#1136

Core m3-6Y30

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

95%

#1137

Core i3-2340UE

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

95%

#1138

Core i7-2820QM

MSRP: $568|Avg: N/A

94%

#1139

Core i5-520M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

94%

#1141

Celeron 807

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

94%

#1142

Pentium B950

MSRP: $134|Avg: $35

94%

#1143

Celeron 220

MSRP: $42|Avg: $42

93%

#1144

Pentium B960

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

93%

#1146

Pentium 957

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

93%

#1147

Core 2 Duo SL9400

MSRP: $284|Avg: N/A

93%

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 m5-6Y54 (2015) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon X3350	Core m5-6Y54
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($281)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Skylake-Y (2015) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon X3350 (2008) relies on 45 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon X3350	Core m5-6Y54
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($281)

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 X3350 Benchmark Check

Core m5-6Y54 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon X3350 and Core m5-6Y54

Xeon X3350

The Xeon X3350 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 2.66 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,291 points. Launch price was $800.

Core m5-6Y54

The Core m5-6Y54 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake-Y (2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 4.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,294 points. Launch price was $281.

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Processing Power

The Core m5-6Y54 is built on the Skylake-Y (2015) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon X3350 scores 2,291 against the Core m5-6Y54's 2,294 — a 0.1% lead for the Core m5-6Y54. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon X3350 vs 4 MB (total) on the Core m5-6Y54.

Feature	Xeon X3350	Core m5-6Y54
Cores / Threads	—	2 / 4
Boost Clock	—	2.7 GHz
Base Clock	2.66 GHz+142%	1.1 GHz
L3 Cache	12 MB L2 Cache+200%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	256 kB (per core)
Process	45 nm	14 nm-69%
Architecture	—	Skylake-Y (2015)
PassMark	2,291	2,294
Geekbench 6 Single	—	875
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,648

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon X3350 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core m5-6Y54 uses FCBGA1515 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon X3350	Core m5-6Y54
Socket	LGA775	FCBGA1515
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	—	LPDDR3-1866
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	10

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon X3350) / VT-x, VT-d (Core m5-6Y54). The Core m5-6Y54 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 515), while the Xeon X3350 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core m5-6Y54 targets Enthusiast. Direct competitor: Core m5-6Y54 rivals Pentium Gold 4415Y.