Xeon X7550 vs Core i7-8709G

Xeon X7550

8 Cores16 Thrd130 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2010

Core i7-8709G

4 Cores8 Thrd100 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2018

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon X7550

7,873

0.0%

7,934

+0.8%

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 i7-8709G is on rank 818, so the Core i7-8709G 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 i7-8709G

#806

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1250%

#807

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1232%

#808

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1131%

#809

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1126%

#810

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1115%

#812

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1077%

#813

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1033%

#814

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1031%

#815

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1003%

#818

Core i7-8709G

MSRP: $338|Avg: $150

100%

#819

Celeron M 560

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

99%

#824

Celeron Dual-Core T3000

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

96%

#825

Pentium P6100

MSRP: $100|Avg: $16.39

96%

#828

Celeron M 575

MSRP: $86|Avg: $12

95%

#829

Core i7-10710U

MSRP: $415|Avg: N/A

95%

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 i7-8709G (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2400, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon X7550	Core i7-8709G
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($1,400)	✅ More affordable ($150)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake G (2018) / 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 i7-8709G
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+841%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($1,400)	✅ More affordable ($150)

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 i7-8709G Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon X7550 and Core i7-8709G

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 i7-8709G

The Core i7-8709G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 February 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake G (2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2270. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 7,934 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Xeon X7550 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i7-8709G offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon X7550 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Xeon X7550 versus 4.1 GHz on the Core i7-8709G — a 52.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-8709G (base: 2 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Core i7-8709G is built on the Kaby Lake G (2018) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon X7550 scores 7,873 against the Core i7-8709G's 7,934 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i7-8709G. L3 cache: 18 MB L3 Cache on the Xeon X7550 vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-8709G.

Feature	Xeon X7550	Core i7-8709G
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+100%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	2.4 GHz	4.1 GHz+71%
Base Clock	2 GHz	3.1 GHz+55%
L3 Cache	18 MB L3 Cache+125%	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	256K (per core)
Process	45 nm	14 nm-69%
Architecture	—	Kaby Lake G (2018)
PassMark	7,873	7,934

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon X7550 uses the LGA1567 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i7-8709G uses FCBGA2270 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon X7550	Core i7-8709G
Socket	LGA1567	FCBGA2270
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 i7-8709G). Primary use case: Xeon X7550 targets Server. Direct competitor: Xeon X7550 rivals Core i7-980X.

Feature	Xeon X7550	Core i7-8709G
Integrated GPU	No	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	—
Target Use	Server	—

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Value Analysis

The Xeon X7550 launched at $1500 MSRP, while the Core i7-8709G debuted at $338. At current prices ($1400 vs $150), the Core i7-8709G is $1250 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon X7550 delivers 5.6 pts/$ vs 52.9 pts/$ for the Core i7-8709G — making the Core i7-8709G the 161.6% better value option.