Xeon X7560 vs Ryzen 7 2800H
Xeon X7560
Ryzen 7 2800H
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
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X7560 | Ryzen 7 2800H |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (Zen) (2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X7560 | Ryzen 7 2800H |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 7 2800H
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 7 2800H
The Ryzen 7 2800H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 30 May 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (Zen) (2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 8,170 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Xeon X7560 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 7 2800H offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon X7560 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.67 GHz on the Xeon X7560 versus 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen 7 2800H — a 34.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 2800H (base: 2.27 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Ryzen 7 2800H is built on the Raven Ridge (Zen) (2018) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon X7560 scores 8,110 against the Ryzen 7 2800H's 8,170 — a 0.7% lead for the Ryzen 7 2800H. L3 cache: 24 MB L3 Cache on the Xeon X7560 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 2800H.
| Feature | Xeon X7560 | Ryzen 7 2800H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+100% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 2.67 GHz | 3.8 GHz+42% |
| Base Clock | 2.27 GHz | 3.4 GHz+50% |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB L3 Cache+500% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 14 nm-69% |
| Architecture | — | Raven Ridge (Zen) (2018) |
| PassMark | 8,110 | 8,170 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X7560 uses the LGA1567 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Ryzen 7 2800H uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon X7560 | Ryzen 7 2800H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1567 | FP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | — |
| RAM Channels | 4 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X7560) / not specified (Ryzen 7 2800H). Primary use case: Xeon X7560 targets Server. Direct competitor: Xeon X7560 rivals Core i7-980X.
| Feature | Xeon X7560 | Ryzen 7 2800H |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Server | — |
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