Xeon X7560 vs Ryzen 3 7320C
Xeon X7560
Ryzen 3 7320C
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 Ryzen 3 7320C is on rank 748, 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 Ryzen 3 7320C
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X7560 | Ryzen 3 7320C |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) | ✨ Modern (Mendocino (Zen 2) (2022−2023) / 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X7560 | Ryzen 3 7320C |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) |
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 Ryzen 3 7320C
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.
Ryzen 3 7320C
The Ryzen 3 7320C is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 23 May 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Mendocino (Zen 2) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FT6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 8,193 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Xeon X7560 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 3 7320C offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon X7560 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.67 GHz on the Xeon X7560 versus 4.1 GHz on the Ryzen 3 7320C — a 42.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 7320C (base: 2.27 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Ryzen 3 7320C is built on the Mendocino (Zen 2) (2022−2023) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon X7560 scores 8,110 against the Ryzen 3 7320C's 8,193 — a 1% lead for the Ryzen 3 7320C. L3 cache: 24 MB L3 Cache on the Xeon X7560 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 7320C.
| Feature | Xeon X7560 | Ryzen 3 7320C |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+100% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 2.67 GHz | 4.1 GHz+54% |
| Base Clock | 2.27 GHz | 2.4 GHz+6% |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB L3 Cache+500% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 6 nm-87% |
| Architecture | — | Mendocino (Zen 2) (2022−2023) |
| PassMark | 8,110 | 8,193+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,163 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X7560 uses the LGA1567 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Ryzen 3 7320C uses FT6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the Xeon X7560 versus LPDDR5-5500 on the Ryzen 3 7320C — the Ryzen 3 7320C supports 50% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon X7560) vs 2 (Ryzen 3 7320C). Chipset compatibility: Nehalem-EX (Xeon X7560) and SoC (Ryzen 3 7320C).
| Feature | Xeon X7560 | Ryzen 3 7320C |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1567 | FT6 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 4.0+100% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | LPDDR5-5500+67% |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 4+100% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 4 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X7560) vs Yes (Ryzen 3 7320C). The Ryzen 3 7320C includes integrated graphics (Radeon 610M), 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 | Ryzen 3 7320C |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon 610M |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | Yes |
| Target Use | Server | — |
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