Xeon X7550 vs Xeon D-2712T
Xeon X7550
Xeon D-2712T
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 X7550 is positioned at rank 985 and the Xeon D-2712T is on rank 374, so the Xeon D-2712T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X7550
Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-2712T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X7550 | Xeon D-2712T |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X7550 | Xeon D-2712T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,400) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 X7550 and Xeon D-2712T
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.
Xeon D-2712T
The Xeon D-2712T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2579. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,990 points. Launch price was $349.
Processing Power
The Xeon X7550 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon D-2712T offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon X7550 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Xeon X7550 versus 3 GHz on the Xeon D-2712T — a 22.2% clock advantage for the Xeon D-2712T (base: 2 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Xeon D-2712T is built on the Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon X7550 scores 7,873 against the Xeon D-2712T's 7,990 — a 1.5% lead for the Xeon D-2712T. L3 cache: 18 MB L3 Cache on the Xeon X7550 vs 15 MB (total) on the Xeon D-2712T.
| Feature | Xeon X7550 | Xeon D-2712T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+100% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz | 3 GHz+25% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz+5% | 1.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 18 MB L3 Cache+20% | 15 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 10 nm-78% |
| Architecture | — | Ice Lake-D (2022−2023) |
| PassMark | 7,873 | 7,990+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X7550 uses the LGA1567 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon D-2712T uses FCBGA2579 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon X7550 | Xeon D-2712T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1567 | FCBGA2579 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 4.0+100% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | — |
| RAM Channels | 4 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X7550) / not specified (Xeon D-2712T). Primary use case: Xeon X7550 targets Server. Direct competitor: Xeon X7550 rivals Core i7-980X.
| Feature | Xeon X7550 | Xeon D-2712T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Server | — |
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