Xeon X5482 vs Core i7-5550U

Xeon X5482

4 Cores4 Thrd150 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2007

Core i7-5550U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon X5482

4 / 4

2,755

0.0%

2,780

+0.9%

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 X5482 is positioned at rank 752 and the Core i7-5550U is on rank 485, so the Core i7-5550U 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 X5482

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

15081%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

2848%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2530%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1954%

#435

Xeon Gold 6354

MSRP: $2878|Avg: $2898

99%

#436

Xeon Gold 5218T

MSRP: $1572|Avg: $1349

99%

#437

Xeon 6960P

MSRP: $9625|Avg: $9625

98%

#438

EPYC 9555

MSRP: $9826|Avg: $7973

98%

#439

Xeon Gold 6338

MSRP: $2990|Avg: $1604

98%

#440

Xeon Gold 6538N

MSRP: $3351|Avg: $170

97%

#441

EPYC 7F52

MSRP: $3100|Avg: $1826

97%

#442

EPYC 7542

MSRP: $3400|Avg: $899

97%

#752

Xeon X5482

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#758

Xeon E3-1281 v3

MSRP: $555|Avg: $636

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-5550U

#153

Core i7-1370P

MSRP: $438|Avg: $280

99%

#473

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

633%

#474

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

624%

#475

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

573%

#476

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

570%

#477

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

565%

#479

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

546%

#480

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

523%

#481

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

522%

#482

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

508%

#485

Core i7-5550U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#488

Processor U300

MSRP: $193|Avg: $180

100%

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 i7-5550U (2015) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon X5482	Core i7-5550U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Harpertown (2007−2008) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-U (2015) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon X5482 (2007) relies on 45 nm technology and **DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard**, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon X5482	Core i7-5550U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 X5482 Benchmark Check

Core i7-5550U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon X5482 and Core i7-5550U

Xeon X5482

The Xeon X5482 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 November 2007 (18 years ago). It is based on the Harpertown (2007−2008) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 6 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard. Passmark benchmark score: 2,755 points. Launch price was $1,279.

Core i7-5550U

The Core i7-5550U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,780 points. Launch price was $426.

⚡

Processing Power

The Xeon X5482 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i7-5550U offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon X5482 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon X5482 versus 3 GHz on the Core i7-5550U — a 6.5% clock advantage for the Xeon X5482 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon X5482 uses the Harpertown (2007−2008) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i7-5550U uses Broadwell-U (2015) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon X5482 scores 2,755 against the Core i7-5550U's 2,780 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i7-5550U. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon X5482 vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i7-5550U.

Feature	Xeon X5482	Core i7-5550U
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz+7%	3 GHz
Base Clock	3.2 GHz+60%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	12 MB L2 Cache+200%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	6 MB (total)+2300%	256K (per core)
Process	45 nm	14 nm-69%
Architecture	Harpertown (2007−2008)	Broadwell-U (2015)
PassMark	2,755	2,780

🧠

Memory & Platform

The Xeon X5482 uses the LGA771 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i7-5550U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.