Xeon X3470 vs Core i7-6560U

Xeon X3470

4 Cores8 Thrd95 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2009

Core i7-6560U

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon X3470

4 / 8

3,341

0.0%

3,347

+0.2%

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 X3470 is positioned at rank 976 and the Core i7-6560U is on rank 378, so the Core i7-6560U 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 X3470

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

36653%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

6920%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

6149%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

4750%

#536

Xeon W-3265M

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $3500

99%

#976

Xeon X3470

MSRP: $589|Avg: $16

100%

#979

Xeon E5-2689

MSRP: $1800|Avg: $18

97%

#980

Xeon E5-2450L

MSRP: $1106|Avg: $78

96%

#981

Xeon X3480

MSRP: $612|Avg: $48

96%

#982

Xeon E5-2687W

MSRP: $1885|Avg: $70

94%

#983

Xeon E5-4610

MSRP: $1219|Avg: $50

93%

#985

Xeon X7550

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $1400

93%

#986

Xeon E7540

MSRP: $1980|Avg: $146

92%

#987

Xeon E7530

MSRP: $1391|Avg: $146

92%

#988

Xeon E5-4627 v4

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $200

92%

#989

Xeon E5-4627 v3

MSRP: $2225|Avg: $200

90%

#990

Xeon X5660

MSRP: $1219|Avg: $10

86%

#991

Xeon E5-2667

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $31

85%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-6560U

#366

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

526%

#367

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

518%

#368

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

476%

#369

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

474%

#370

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

469%

#372

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

453%

#373

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

435%

#374

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

434%

#375

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

422%

#378

Core i7-6560U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#391

Core i5-1145GRE

MSRP: $362|Avg: N/A

98%

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 i7-6560U (2015) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon X3470	Core i7-6560U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($16)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Lynnfield (2009−2010) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon X3470 (2009) relies on 45 nm technology and DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon X3470	Core i7-6560U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($16)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 X3470 Benchmark Check

Core i7-6560U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon X3470 and Core i7-6560U

Xeon X3470

The Xeon X3470 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 September 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Lynnfield (2009−2010) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.93 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: LGA1156. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 3,341 points. Launch price was $589.

Core i7-6560U

The Core i7-6560U 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 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,347 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Xeon X3470 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i7-6560U offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon X3470 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Xeon X3470 versus 3.2 GHz on the Core i7-6560U — a 11.8% clock advantage for the Xeon X3470 (base: 2.93 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Xeon X3470 uses the Lynnfield (2009−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i7-6560U uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon X3470 scores 3,341 against the Core i7-6560U's 3,347 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i7-6560U. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon X3470 vs 4 MB on the Core i7-6560U.

Feature	Xeon X3470	Core i7-6560U
Cores / Threads	4 / 8+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz+12%	3.2 GHz
Base Clock	2.93 GHz+33%	2.2 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	Lynnfield (2009−2010)	Skylake (2015−2016)
PassMark	3,341	3,347

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon X3470 uses the LGA1156 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i7-6560U uses BGA1356 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.