Xeon X5560 vs Core i5-4570T
Xeon X5560
Core i5-4570T
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 X5560 is positioned at rank 687 and the Core i5-4570T is on rank 872, so the Xeon X5560 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5560
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4570T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X5560 | Core i5-4570T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($45) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Gainestown (2009−2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X5560 | Core i5-4570T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($45) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Xeon X5560 and Core i5-4570T
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.
Core i5-4570T
The Core i5-4570T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4096 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,223 points. Launch price was $222.
Processing Power
The Xeon X5560 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i5-4570T offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon X5560 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon X5560 versus 3.6 GHz on the Core i5-4570T — a 11.8% clock advantage for the Core i5-4570T (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Xeon X5560 uses the Gainestown (2009−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i5-4570T uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon X5560 scores 3,231 against the Core i5-4570T's 3,223 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon X5560. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon X5560 vs 4096 kB (total) on the Core i5-4570T.
| Feature | Xeon X5560 | Core i5-4570T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.6 GHz+12% |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz | 2.9 GHz+4% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+100% | 4096 kB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 22 nm-51% |
| Architecture | Gainestown (2009−2010) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 3,231 | 3,223 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 960 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,719 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X5560 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-4570T uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. Memory channels: 3 (Xeon X5560) vs 2 (Core i5-4570T). Chipset compatibility: Intel X58,Intel 5520 (Xeon X5560) and Intel 8 Series,Intel 9 Series (Core i5-4570T).
| Feature | Xeon X5560 | Core i5-4570T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 3+50% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X5560) vs Yes (Core i5-4570T). The Core i5-4570T includes integrated graphics (HD 4600), while the Xeon X5560 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon X5560 targets Workstation, Core i5-4570T targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Xeon X5560 rivals Core i3-2100.
| Feature | Xeon X5560 | Core i5-4570T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD 4600 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | Yes |
| Target Use | Workstation | Desktop |
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