CPU
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Xeon X5677
Core i5-5575R
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 X5677 is positioned at rank 550 and the Core i5-5575R is on rank 813, so the Xeon X5677 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5677
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-5575R
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X5677 | Core i5-5575R |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EP (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X5677 | Core i5-5575R |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
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 X5677 and Core i5-5575R
Xeon X5677
The Xeon X5677 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.46 GHz, with boost up to 3.73 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,054 points. Launch price was $350.
Core i5-5575R
The Core i5-5575R is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 May 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1364. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 5,074 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Xeon X5677 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Core i5-5575R's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.73 GHz on the Xeon X5677 versus 3.3 GHz on the Core i5-5575R — a 12.2% clock advantage for the Xeon X5677 (base: 3.46 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Xeon X5677 uses the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i5-5575R uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon X5677 scores 5,054 against the Core i5-5575R's 5,074 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i5-5575R. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Xeon X5677 vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i5-5575R.
| Feature | Xeon X5677 | Core i5-5575R |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.73 GHz+13% | 3.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.46 GHz+24% | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total)+200% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Westmere-EP (2010−2011) | Broadwell (2015−2019) |
| PassMark | 5,054 | 5,074 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,081 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X5677 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-5575R uses BGA1364 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. Memory channels: 3 (Xeon X5677) vs 2 (Core i5-5575R). Chipset compatibility: Intel X58,Intel 5520 (Xeon X5677) and HM87,QM87,Z97,H97 (Core i5-5575R).
| Feature | Xeon X5677 | Core i5-5575R |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | BGA1364 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR3L-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 3+50% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support VT-x, VT-d, EPT virtualization. The Core i5-5575R includes integrated graphics (Iris Pro Graphics 6200), while the Xeon X5677 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon X5677 targets Workstation, Core i5-5575R targets All-in-One Desktop. Direct competitor: Xeon X5677 rivals Core i7-980X; Core i5-5575R rivals A10-7870K.
| Feature | Xeon X5677 | Core i5-5575R |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Iris Pro Graphics 6200 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Workstation | All-in-One Desktop |
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