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Xeon X5672
Xeon Platinum 8260L
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 X5672 is positioned at rank 670 and the Xeon Platinum 8260L is on rank 1030, so the Xeon X5672 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5672
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8260L
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X5672 | Xeon Platinum 8260L |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($44) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($750) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EP (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X5672 | Xeon Platinum 8260L |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1582%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($44) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($750) |
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 X5672 and Xeon Platinum 8260L
Xeon X5672
The Xeon X5672 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 February 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,036 points. Launch price was $115.
Xeon Platinum 8260L
The Xeon Platinum 8260L is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 35.75 MB. L2 cache: 24 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 5,103 points. Launch price was $12,599.
Processing Power
The Xeon X5672 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8260L offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8260L has 20 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Xeon X5672 versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8260L — a 8% clock advantage for the Xeon Platinum 8260L (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Xeon X5672 uses the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8260L uses Cascade Lake (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon X5672 scores 5,036 against the Xeon Platinum 8260L's 5,103 — a 1.3% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8260L. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Xeon X5672 vs 35.75 MB on the Xeon Platinum 8260L.
| Feature | Xeon X5672 | Xeon Platinum 8260L |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 24 / 48+500% |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.9 GHz+8% |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+33% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | 35.75 MB+198% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 24 MB+9500% |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Westmere-EP (2010−2011) | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 5,036 | 5,103+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X5672 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8260L uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the Xeon X5672 versus 2933 on the Xeon Platinum 8260L — the Xeon Platinum 8260L supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Memory channels: 3 (Xeon X5672) vs 6 (Xeon Platinum 8260L).
| Feature | Xeon X5672 | Xeon Platinum 8260L |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | 2933+97667% |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 4608 |
| RAM Channels | 3 | 6+100% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 48 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X5672) vs true (Xeon Platinum 8260L). Primary use case: Xeon X5672 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon X5672 rivals Core i7-980X.
| Feature | Xeon X5672 | Xeon Platinum 8260L |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | true |
| Target Use | Workstation | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon X5672 launched at $300 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8260L debuted at $7500. At current prices ($44 vs $750), the Xeon X5672 is $706 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon X5672 delivers 114.5 pts/$ vs 6.8 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8260L — making the Xeon X5672 the 177.6% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon X5672 | Xeon Platinum 8260L |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $300-96% | $7500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $44-94% | $750 |
| Performance per Dollar | 114.5+1584% | 6.8 |
| Release Date | 2011 | 2019 |
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