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Xeon X7350
Xeon X7550
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 X7350 is positioned at rank 248 and the Xeon X7550 is on rank 985, so the Xeon X7350 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X7350
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X7550
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X7350 | Xeon X7550 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,400) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Tigerton (2007) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X7350 | Xeon X7550 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,400) |
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 X7350 and Xeon X7550
Xeon X7350
The Xeon X7350 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 6 September 2007 (18 years ago). It is based on the Tigerton (2007) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 2.93 GHz, with boost up to 0.93 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA604. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 7,836 points. Launch price was $2,301.
Xeon X7550
The Xeon X7550 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB L3 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1567. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-978, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, Speed-1066. Passmark benchmark score: 7,873 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon X7350 packs 6 cores / 6 threads, while the Xeon X7550 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon X7550 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 0.93 GHz on the Xeon X7350 versus 2.4 GHz on the Xeon X7550 — a 88.3% clock advantage for the Xeon X7550 (base: 2.93 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon X7350 is built on the Tigerton (2007) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon X7350 scores 7,836 against the Xeon X7550's 7,873 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon X7550. L3 cache: 8 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon X7350 vs 18 MB L3 Cache on the Xeon X7550.
| Feature | Xeon X7350 | Xeon X7550 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 6 | 8 / 16+33% |
| Boost Clock | 0.93 GHz | 2.4 GHz+158% |
| Base Clock | 2.93 GHz+47% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB L2 Cache | 18 MB L3 Cache+125% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB (total) | — |
| Process | 65 nm | 45 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Tigerton (2007) | — |
| PassMark | 7,836 | 7,873 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X7350 uses the PGA604 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon X7550 uses LGA1567 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-667 on the Xeon X7350 versus DDR3-1333 on the Xeon X7550 — the Xeon X7550 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both feature 4-channel memory with ECC support. Chipset compatibility: Intel 7300 (Xeon X7350) and Nehalem-EX (Xeon X7550).
| Feature | Xeon X7350 | Xeon X7550 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA604 | LGA1567 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-667 | DDR3-1333+50% |
| RAM Channels | 4 | 4 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Xeon X7350) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X7550). Primary use case: Xeon X7350 targets Server, Xeon X7550 targets Server. Direct competitor: Xeon X7350 rivals Core i3-2100; Xeon X7550 rivals Core i7-980X.
| Feature | Xeon X7350 | Xeon X7550 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Server | Server |
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