Xeon X7560 vs Core i5-9500T
Xeon X7560
Core i5-9500T
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. The Xeon X7560 is positioned at rank #364 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X7560
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-9500T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X7560 | Core i5-9500T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($132) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X7560 | Core i5-9500T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($132) |
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 X7560 and Core i5-9500T
Xeon X7560
The Xeon X7560 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.27 GHz, with boost up to 2.67 GHz. L3 cache: 24 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: 8,110 points. Launch price was $800.
Core i5-9500T
The Core i5-9500T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 9 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 8,095 points. Launch price was $192.
Processing Power
The Xeon X7560 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i5-9500T offers 6 cores / 6 threads — the Xeon X7560 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.67 GHz on the Xeon X7560 versus 3.7 GHz on the Core i5-9500T — a 32.3% clock advantage for the Core i5-9500T (base: 2.27 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Core i5-9500T is built on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon X7560 scores 8,110 against the Core i5-9500T's 8,095 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon X7560. L3 cache: 24 MB L3 Cache on the Xeon X7560 vs 9 MB (total) on the Core i5-9500T.
| Feature | Xeon X7560 | Core i5-9500T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+33% | 6 / 6 |
| Boost Clock | 2.67 GHz | 3.7 GHz+39% |
| Base Clock | 2.27 GHz+3% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB L3 Cache+167% | 9 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 14 nm-69% |
| Architecture | — | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) |
| PassMark | 8,110 | 8,095 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,236 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 4,218 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X7560 uses the LGA1567 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-9500T uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the Xeon X7560 versus DDR4-2666 on the Core i5-9500T — the Core i5-9500T supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon X7560) vs 2 (Core i5-9500T). Chipset compatibility: Nehalem-EX (Xeon X7560) and 300-series (Core i5-9500T).
| Feature | Xeon X7560 | Core i5-9500T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1567 | LGA1151 |
| 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 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X7560) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-9500T). The Core i5-9500T includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Xeon X7560 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon X7560 targets Server, Core i5-9500T targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Xeon X7560 rivals Core i7-980X; Core i5-9500T rivals Ryzen 5 2600.
| Feature | Xeon X7560 | Core i5-9500T |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Target Use | Server | Gaming |
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