CPU
GPU
Xeon X7560
Core i7-4790K
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 X7560 is positioned at rank 364 and the Core i7-4790K is on rank 726, so the Xeon X7560 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X7560
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4790K
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X7560 | Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($93) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Devil's Canyon / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X7560 | Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($93) |
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 i7-4790K
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 i7-4790K
The Core i7-4790K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Junho 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Devil's Canyon architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 88 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 8,063 points. Launch price was $339.
Processing Power
The Xeon X7560 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i7-4790K offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon X7560 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.67 GHz on the Xeon X7560 versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i7-4790K — a 48.9% clock advantage for the Core i7-4790K (base: 2.27 GHz vs 4 GHz). The Core i7-4790K is built on the Devil's Canyon architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon X7560 scores 8,110 against the Core i7-4790K's 8,063 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon X7560. L3 cache: 24 MB L3 Cache on the Xeon X7560 vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-4790K.
| Feature | Xeon X7560 | Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+100% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 2.67 GHz | 4.4 GHz+65% |
| Base Clock | 2.27 GHz | 4 GHz+76% |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB L3 Cache+200% | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 22 nm-51% |
| Architecture | — | Devil's Canyon |
| PassMark | 8,110 | 8,063 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X7560 uses the LGA1567 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i7-4790K uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon X7560) vs 2 (Core i7-4790K). Chipset compatibility: Nehalem-EX (Xeon X7560) and Intel 8 series,Intel 9 series (Core i7-4790K).
| Feature | Xeon X7560 | Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1567 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 4+100% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X7560) / not specified (Core i7-4790K). The Core i7-4790K includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4600), while the Xeon X7560 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon X7560 targets Server. Direct competitor: Xeon X7560 rivals Core i7-980X.
| Feature | Xeon X7560 | Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Server | — |
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