CPU
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Xeon X5560
Pentium Silver J5040
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. The Xeon X5560 is positioned at rank #687 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5560
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X5560 | Pentium Silver J5040 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Gainestown (2009−2010) / 45 nm) | ✨ Modern (Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X5560 | Pentium Silver J5040 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Pentium Silver J5040
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.
Pentium Silver J5040
The Pentium Silver J5040 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 November 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,252 points. Launch price was $161.
Processing Power
The Xeon X5560 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Pentium Silver J5040's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon X5560 versus 3.2 GHz on the Pentium Silver J5040 — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon X5560 uses the Gainestown (2009−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium Silver J5040 uses Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon X5560 scores 3,231 against the Pentium Silver J5040's 3,252 — a 0.6% lead for the Pentium Silver J5040. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon X5560 vs 4 MB on the Pentium Silver J5040.
| Feature | Xeon X5560 | Pentium Silver J5040 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz+40% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+100% | 4 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 4 MB (total)+1500% |
| Process | 45 nm | 14 nm-69% |
| Architecture | Gainestown (2009−2010) | Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) |
| PassMark | 3,231 | 3,252 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 1,640 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 435 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,180 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X5560 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium Silver J5040 uses FCBGA1090 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the Xeon X5560 versus DDR4-2400 / LPDDR4-2400 on the Pentium Silver J5040 — the Pentium Silver J5040 supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Memory channels: 3 (Xeon X5560) vs 2 (Pentium Silver J5040). Chipset compatibility: Intel X58,Intel 5520 (Xeon X5560) and Gemini Lake Refresh SoC (Pentium Silver J5040).
| Feature | Xeon X5560 | Pentium Silver J5040 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | FCBGA1090 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR4-2400 / LPDDR4-2400+33% |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 3+50% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 6 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X5560) vs VT-x / VT-d / EPT (Pentium Silver J5040). The Pentium Silver J5040 includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 605), while the Xeon X5560 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon X5560 targets Workstation, Pentium Silver J5040 targets Mini-PC. Direct competitor: Xeon X5560 rivals Core i3-2100.
| Feature | Xeon X5560 | Pentium Silver J5040 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel UHD Graphics 605 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x / VT-d / EPT |
| Target Use | Workstation | Mini-PC |
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