Xeon X5560 vs Atom x5-E8000

Xeon X5560

4 Cores8 Thrd95 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2009

Atom x5-E8000

4 Cores4 Thrd5 WWMax: 1.04 GHz2016

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon X5560

4 / 8

3,231

+0.4%

3,219

0.0%

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 X5560 is positioned at rank 687 and the Atom x5-E8000 is on rank 18, so the Atom x5-E8000 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 X5560

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

12860%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

2428%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2157%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1667%

#402

EPYC 9475F

MSRP: $7592|Avg: $7592

100%

#403

Xeon Gold 6554S

MSRP: $3157|Avg: $2836

100%

#405

Xeon 6737P

MSRP: $4995|Avg: $4995

99%

#406

Xeon Gold 6342

MSRP: $2977|Avg: $3000

98%

#407

Xeon Gold 6438N

MSRP: $3351|Avg: $3351

97%

#408

Xeon 6747P

MSRP: $6497|Avg: $6497

97%

#410

Xeon W-3175X

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $2999

95%

#687

Xeon X5560

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#691

Xeon E5-1650 v2

MSRP: $583|Avg: $60

99%

#697

Xeon E3-1275 v2

MSRP: $426|Avg: $426

97%

#699

Xeon E5-2658

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Atom x5-E8000

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

137%

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

135%

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

124%

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

123%

#10

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

122%

#12

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

118%

#13

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

113%

#14

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

113%

#15

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

110%

#18

Atom x5-E8000

MSRP: $18|Avg: N/A

100%

#19

Core 2 Duo T5900

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $5

99%

#22

Core i3-3130M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

89%

#23

Core 2 Duo T5550

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $5

85%

#24

Core 2 Duo T7100

MSRP: $197|Avg: $15

85%

#27

Pentium 2030M

MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A

81%

#28

Core 2 Duo T5750

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $8

81%

#29

Core 2 Duo T7200

MSRP: $286|Avg: $6

80%

#30

Core i5-3230M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $13

80%

#31

Atom D525

MSRP: $63|Avg: N/A

80%

#32

Atom x7835RE

MSRP: $127|Avg: N/A

79%

#33

Core 2 Duo P8400

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

78%

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 Atom x5-E8000 (2016) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon X5560	Atom x5-E8000
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($18)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Gainestown (2009−2010) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Cherry Trail (2015−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon X5560 (2009) relies on 45 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon X5560	Atom x5-E8000
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($18)

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 X5560 Benchmark Check

Atom x5-E8000 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon X5560 and Atom x5-E8000

Xeon X5560

The Xeon X5560 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 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,231 points. Launch price was $44.

Atom x5-E8000

The Atom x5-E8000 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 February 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Cherry Trail (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.04 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,219 points. Launch price was $39.

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Processing Power

The Xeon X5560 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Atom x5-E8000's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon X5560 versus 1.04 GHz on the Atom x5-E8000 — a 101.9% clock advantage for the Xeon X5560. The Xeon X5560 uses the Gainestown (2009−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Atom x5-E8000 uses Cherry Trail (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon X5560 scores 3,231 against the Atom x5-E8000's 3,219 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon X5560. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon X5560 vs 0 kB on the Atom x5-E8000.

Feature	Xeon X5560	Atom x5-E8000
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 4
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz+208%	1.04 GHz
Base Clock	2.8 GHz	—
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	0 kB
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	2 MB+700%
Process	45 nm	14 nm-69%
Architecture	Gainestown (2009−2010)	Cherry Trail (2015−2016)
PassMark	3,231	3,219

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Memory & Platform

Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. Memory channels: 3 (Xeon X5560) vs 2 (Atom x5-E8000). Chipset compatibility: Intel X58,Intel 5520 (Xeon X5560) and Intel FCBGA1170 (Atom x5-E8000).

Feature	Xeon X5560	Atom x5-E8000
Socket	LGA1366	—
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333	DDR3L-1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	8 GB
RAM Channels	3+50%	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	4

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X5560) / not specified (Atom x5-E8000). The Atom x5-E8000 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Braswell)), while the Xeon X5560 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon X5560 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon X5560 rivals Core i3-2100.