Xeon X7550 vs Core i5-9400H

Xeon X7550

8 Cores16 Thrd130 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2010

Core i5-9400H

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 4.3 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon X7550

7,873

+1.0%

7,794

0.0%

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 X7550 is positioned at rank 985 and the Core i5-9400H is on rank 421, so the Core i5-9400H offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon X7550

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

39585%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

7474%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

6640%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

5130%

#985

Xeon X7550

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $1400

100%

#986

Xeon E7540

MSRP: $1980|Avg: $146

100%

#987

Xeon E7530

MSRP: $1391|Avg: $146

99%

#988

Xeon E5-4627 v4

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $200

99%

#989

Xeon E5-4627 v3

MSRP: $2225|Avg: $200

97%

#990

Xeon X5660

MSRP: $1219|Avg: $10

93%

#991

Xeon E5-2667

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $31

91%

#992

Xeon E5-2690

MSRP: $2057|Avg: $150

90%

#993

Xeon E3-1565L v5

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $120

90%

#994

Xeon L5640

MSRP: $996|Avg: N/A

89%

#995

Xeon L5335

MSRP: $380|Avg: $18

87%

#996

Xeon E5-4627 v2

MSRP: $2061|Avg: $70

87%

#997

Xeon E-2144G

MSRP: $2090|Avg: $389

86%

#998

Xeon X5675

MSRP: $1440|Avg: $22

85%

#999

Xeon Phi 7210

MSRP: $1881|Avg: $150

74%

#1000

Xeon D-1567

MSRP: $2702|Avg: $230

74%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-9400H

#409

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

565%

#410

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

556%

#411

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

511%

#412

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

508%

#413

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

504%

#415

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

487%

#416

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

467%

#417

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

466%

#418

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

453%

#421

Core i5-9400H

MSRP: $182|Avg: N/A

100%

#426

Celeron 2981U

MSRP: $137|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i5-9400H (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon X7550	Core i5-9400H
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($1,400)	✅ More affordable ($182)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon X7550 (2010) relies on 45 nm technology and DDR3-800, DDR3-978, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, Speed-1066, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon X7550	Core i5-9400H
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+662%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($1,400)	✅ More affordable ($182)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Xeon X7550 Benchmark Check

Core i5-9400H Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon X7550 and Core i5-9400H

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.

Core i5-9400H

The Core i5-9400H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,794 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Xeon X7550 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i5-9400H offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon X7550 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Xeon X7550 versus 4.3 GHz on the Core i5-9400H — a 56.7% clock advantage for the Core i5-9400H (base: 2 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core i5-9400H is built on the Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon X7550 scores 7,873 against the Core i5-9400H's 7,794 — a 1% lead for the Xeon X7550. L3 cache: 18 MB L3 Cache on the Xeon X7550 vs 8 MB on the Core i5-9400H.

Feature	Xeon X7550	Core i5-9400H
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+100%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	2.4 GHz	4.3 GHz+79%
Base Clock	2 GHz	2.5 GHz+25%
L3 Cache	18 MB L3 Cache+125%	8 MB
L2 Cache	—	1 MB
Process	45 nm	14 nm-69%
Architecture	—	Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019)
PassMark	7,873+1%	7,794
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,341

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon X7550 uses the LGA1567 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-9400H uses BGA1440 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the Xeon X7550 versus DDR4-2666 on the Core i5-9400H — the Core i5-9400H supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon X7550) vs 2 (Core i5-9400H). Chipset compatibility: Nehalem-EX (Xeon X7550) and HM370,QM370 (Core i5-9400H).

Feature	Xeon X7550	Core i5-9400H
Socket	LGA1567	BGA1440
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333	DDR4-2666+33%
Max RAM Capacity	—	128 GB
RAM Channels	4+100%	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support VT-x, VT-d, EPT virtualization. The Core i5-9400H includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Xeon X7550 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon X7550 targets Server, Core i5-9400H targets High Performance Laptop. Direct competitor: Xeon X7550 rivals Core i7-980X; Core i5-9400H rivals Ryzen 5 4600H.

Feature	Xeon X7550	Core i5-9400H
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	UHD Graphics 630
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	Server	High Performance Laptop