Xeon X7460 vs Core i5-6500T
Xeon X7460
Core i5-6500T
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 X7460 is positioned at rank 571 and the Core i5-6500T is on rank 493, so the Core i5-6500T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X7460
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-6500T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X7460 | Core i5-6500T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($35) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Dunnington (2008) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X7460 | Core i5-6500T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($35) |
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 X7460 and Core i5-6500T
Xeon X7460
The Xeon X7460 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 September 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Dunnington (2008) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 2.66 GHz, with boost up to 0.67 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 3 MB (per module). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA604. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,803 points. Launch price was $2,729.
Core i5-6500T
The Core i5-6500T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 July 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 4,764 points. Launch price was $192.
Processing Power
The Xeon X7460 packs 6 cores / 6 threads, while the Core i5-6500T offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon X7460 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 0.67 GHz on the Xeon X7460 versus 3.1 GHz on the Core i5-6500T — a 128.9% clock advantage for the Core i5-6500T (base: 2.66 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Xeon X7460 uses the Dunnington (2008) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i5-6500T uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon X7460 scores 4,803 against the Core i5-6500T's 4,764 — a 0.8% lead for the Xeon X7460. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Xeon X7460 vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-6500T.
| Feature | Xeon X7460 | Core i5-6500T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 6+50% | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 0.67 GHz | 3.1 GHz+363% |
| Base Clock | 2.66 GHz+6% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total)+167% | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB (per module)+1100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 14 nm-69% |
| Architecture | Dunnington (2008) | Skylake (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 4,803 | 4,764 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X7460 uses the PGA604 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-6500T uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-667 on the Xeon X7460 versus DDR4-2133 on the Core i5-6500T — the Core i5-6500T supports 66.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon X7460) vs 2 (Core i5-6500T).
| Feature | Xeon X7460 | Core i5-6500T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA604 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-667 | DDR4-2133+100% |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 4+100% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Xeon X7460) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-6500T). The Core i5-6500T includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 530), while the Xeon X7460 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon X7460 targets Server, Core i5-6500T targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Xeon X7460 rivals Core i7-980X.
| Feature | Xeon X7460 | Core i5-6500T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics 530 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Server | Desktop |
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