Xeon X7550 vs Core i7-10810U

Xeon X7550

8 Cores16 Thrd130 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2010

Core i7-10810U

6 Cores12 Thrd25 WWMax: 4.9 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon X7550

7,873

0.0%

7,987

+1.4%

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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 i7-10810U is on rank 16, so the Core i7-10810U 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 i7-10810U

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

129%

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

127%

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

116%

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

116%

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

115%

#10

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

111%

#11

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

106%

#12

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

106%

#13

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

103%

#16

Core i7-10810U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#17

Core i3-350M

MSRP: $130|Avg: $10

95%

#18

Atom x5-E8000

MSRP: $18|Avg: N/A

94%

#19

Core 2 Duo T5900

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $5

93%

#22

Core i3-3130M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

84%

#23

Core 2 Duo T5550

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $5

80%

#24

Core 2 Duo T7100

MSRP: $197|Avg: $15

80%

#27

Pentium 2030M

MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A

76%

#28

Core 2 Duo T5750

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $8

76%

#29

Core 2 Duo T7200

MSRP: $286|Avg: $6

75%

#30

Core i5-3230M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $13

75%

#31

Atom D525

MSRP: $63|Avg: N/A

75%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i7-10810U (2020) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon X7550	Core i7-10810U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($1,400)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)	✨ Modern (Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) / 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 i7-10810U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($1,400)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 i7-10810U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon X7550 and Core i7-10810U

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 i7-10810U

The Core i7-10810U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,987 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Xeon X7550 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i7-10810U offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon X7550 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Xeon X7550 versus 4.9 GHz on the Core i7-10810U — a 68.5% clock advantage for the Core i7-10810U (base: 2 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The Core i7-10810U is built on the Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon X7550 scores 7,873 against the Core i7-10810U's 7,987 — a 1.4% lead for the Core i7-10810U. L3 cache: 18 MB L3 Cache on the Xeon X7550 vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-10810U.

Feature	Xeon X7550	Core i7-10810U
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+33%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	2.4 GHz	4.9 GHz+104%
Base Clock	2 GHz+82%	1.1 GHz
L3 Cache	18 MB L3 Cache+50%	12 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	256K (per core)
Process	45 nm	14 nm-69%
Architecture	—	Comet Lake-U (2019−2020)
PassMark	7,873	7,987+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon X7550 uses the LGA1567 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i7-10810U uses FCBGA1528 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon X7550	Core i7-10810U
Socket	LGA1567	FCBGA1528
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333	—
RAM Channels	4	—
ECC Support	✅	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X7550) / not specified (Core i7-10810U). Primary use case: Xeon X7550 targets Server. Direct competitor: Xeon X7550 rivals Core i7-980X.