Intel Core i5-10600 vs Intel Xeon D-1567 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark results are unusually one-sided. Across all six recorded Cinebench tests, the Intel Core i5-10600 takes every single win. The margins are consistent, ranging from 2.2% to 2.5%, which points to a systematic advantage rather than a workload-specific quirk.

In Cinebench R15 multicore, the i5-10600 scores 988 against the Xeon D-1567's 965, a 2.4% lead. The single-core R15 result is closer in percentage terms: 139 versus 136, a 2.2% edge for the Core i5. That single-core margin is the smallest of the entire comparison, but it is still a clear win.

Moving to Cinebench R20, the pattern holds. Multicore shows 4119 for the i5-10600 and 4022 for the Xeon D-1567, again a 2.4% difference. Single-core R20 gives the Core i5 a 581 to 567 win, a 2.5% margin, which is the largest percentage gap recorded between these two chips.

Cinebench R23, the most demanding workload in the set, tells the same story. The i5-10600 posts 9809 multicore versus 9578 for the Xeon D-1567, a 2.4% advantage. Single-core R23 lands at 1384 for the Core i5 and 1352 for the Xeon, another 2.4% gap.

What does this mean in practical terms? The i5-10600 is ahead in every recorded metric, but the margins are narrow. A 2.4% multicore lead is not the kind of difference that transforms a system's character. It is more accurate to say the Core i5 is consistently faster, but not dramatically so. The Xeon D-1567 is not being blown away; it is trailing by a small but repeatable amount.

The average benchmark score puts the i5-10600 at 2837, while the Xeon D-1567 sits at 2770. That is a 67-point gap, roughly 2.4%, which aligns perfectly with the head-to-head deltas. Both chips occupy the 51st percentile among all CPUs in the database, meaning they are statistically equivalent in overall standing despite the Core i5's consistent edge.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel generations and target different markets. The i5-10600 is a Comet Lake part, built on the 14 nm process and designed for desktop use. It runs on Intel Socket 1200. The Xeon D-1567 is Broadwell, also 14 nm, but aimed at server and workstation deployments, using Intel BGA 1667, a soldered, non-upgradeable socket.

Core counts diverge sharply. The i5-10600 offers 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Xeon D-1567 doubles that with 12 cores and 24 threads. Despite having half the cores, the Core i5 still wins all benchmark tests. This is a direct result of clock speeds. The i5-10600 has a 3.30 GHz base clock and a 4.80 GHz boost clock. The Xeon D-1567 operates at 2.10 GHz base and 2.70 GHz boost. The Core i5's boost clock is 2.10 GHz higher, which more than compensates for the Xeon's extra cores in these particular workloads.

Cache layouts also differ. Both share 64 KB of L1 per core and 256 KB of L2 per core. The difference appears in L3. The i5-10600 has 12 MB of shared L3. The Xeon D-1567 provides 1.5 MB per core, which with 12 cores totals 18 MB of L3 across the die. That is a larger aggregate cache for the Xeon, but the per-core allocation is smaller than what the Core i5 effectively gets from its shared pool.

Memory support separates them further. The i5-10600 supports DDR4 only, dual-channel, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. The Xeon D-1567 supports both DDR3 and DDR4, dual-channel, but no bandwidth figure is recorded in the database. Critically, the Xeon supports ECC memory, while the i5-10600 does not. For server environments where data integrity is paramount, that is a significant feature.

Process node and foundry are identical: both are 14 nm from Intel. However, the Xeon D-1567 has documented transistor and die figures: 3,200 million transistors on a 246 mm² die. No such figures are recorded for the i5-10600. The Xeon also provides more PCIe lanes: 24 lanes of Gen 3, compared to 16 lanes on the Core i5. The i5-10600 includes integrated UHD Graphics 630, while the Xeon has no integrated graphics at all.

The Xeon D-1567 carries a launch MSRP of 1199. The i5-10600 has no launch MSRP recorded. Both are listed as Active in production, and both have locked multipliers.

The Verdict

The data points to a straightforward conclusion. If you are choosing purely on Cinebench performance, the Intel Core i5-10600 is the faster chip. It wins every recorded test, with margins between 2.2% and 2.5%. Its higher clock speeds, especially the 4.80 GHz boost, give it an edge that raw core count cannot overcome in these workloads.

However, the Xeon D-1567 is not a failed product. It offers double the cores and threads, ECC memory support, more PCIe lanes, and a larger aggregate L3 cache. These features matter in server or workstation contexts where the i5-10600 simply does not belong. The Xeon is a socketed BGA part designed for dense, low-power server deployments, not desktop builds.

Who should pick the i5-10600? Anyone building a desktop system where single-thread responsiveness and higher clock speeds matter more than core count. The integrated graphics are a bonus for systems without a discrete GPU. The 65 TDP is the same on both chips, so power draw is not a differentiator.

Who should pick the Xeon D-1567? Those who need ECC memory, more PCIe lanes for expansion, and a 12-core/24-thread count for heavily threaded server workloads, provided those workloads do not depend on the high boost clocks the Core i5 offers. The Xeon's 2.70 GHz boost is low by desktop standards, but its core density serves a different purpose.

In the database's percentile ranking, both sit at the 51st percentile, meaning neither is an outlier in overall performance. The i5-10600 is the better Cinebench performer, period. The Xeon D-1567 is the better server chip, based on its feature set.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU is faster in multi-core Cinebench tests?

A: The Intel Core i5-10600 wins all three multi-core tests. It scores 988, 4119, and 9809 in Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, respectively, versus 965, 4022, and 9578 for the Xeon D-1567. Each margin is 2.4%.

Q: Does the Xeon D-1567's higher core count ever give it an advantage?

A: Not in the recorded benchmarks. Despite having 12 cores and 24 threads versus 6 cores and 12 threads, the Xeon D-1567 loses every test. Its lower clock speeds (2.10 GHz base, 2.70 GHz boost) outweigh the core count advantage in Cinebench workloads.

Q: Do these CPUs support ECC memory?

A: Only the Xeon D-1567 supports ECC memory. The Intel Core i5-10600 does not have ECC support. This is a key differentiator for server or workstation use where memory error correction is required.

Q: What are the socket requirements for each chip?

A: The Intel Core i5-10600 uses Intel Socket 1200, a desktop socket. The Intel Xeon D-1567 uses Intel BGA 1667, which is a soldered, ball-grid-array package, meaning it is not user-upgradeable.

Q: How do their clock speeds compare?

A: The i5-10600 has a 3.30 GHz base clock and a 4.80 GHz boost clock. The Xeon D-1567 has a 2.10 GHz base and a 2.70 GHz boost. The Core i5's boost is 2.10 GHz higher.

Q: Which chip has integrated graphics?

A: Only the Intel Core i5-10600 includes integrated graphics, specifically UHD Graphics 630. The Xeon D-1567 has no integrated graphics.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-10600 wins every benchmark in the comparison. That is a clean sweep: 6 wins out of 6 recorded tests. Its strengths are single-thread performance and boost clock speed. The 4.80 GHz boost is well suited to tasks that depend on quick, responsive execution, such as desktop application use, lighter gaming workloads, and any software that does not scale perfectly across many cores.

The Xeon D-1567 does not win any benchmark, but it has architectural wins outside of Cinebench. It supports ECC memory, which the i5-10600 cannot offer. It provides 24 PCIe Gen 3 lanes versus 16 on the Core i5, giving more room for expansion cards, storage controllers, or networking hardware. Its 12 cores and 24 threads are better suited to heavily parallel server workloads, even if those workloads are not represented in the recorded Cinebench scores. The Xeon also supports DDR3 and DDR4, offering flexibility in memory sourcing, while the i5-10600 is limited to DDR4.

The Xeon's per-core L3 cache of 1.5 MB, totaling 18 MB across the die, is larger in aggregate than the i5-10600's 12 MB shared L3. For workloads that benefit from large cache pools, the Xeon may have an edge, though the benchmark data does not confirm this.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core i5-10600 | Intel Xeon D-1567 |

| --- | --- | --- |

| Cores | 6 | 12 |

| Threads | 12 | 24 |

| Base Clock | 3.30 GHz | 2.10 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.80 GHz | 2.70 GHz |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1200 | Intel BGA 1667 |

| Architecture | Comet Lake | Broadwell |

| Process Node | 14 nm | 14 nm |

| Transistors | Not recorded | 3,200 million |

| Die Size | Not recorded | 246 mm² |

| L3 Cache | 12 MB (shared) | 1.5 MB (per core) |

| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR3, DDR4 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 42.7 GB/s | Not recorded |

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 3, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 3, 24 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 | None |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Server/Workstation |

| Release Date | 2020-04-29 | 2016-02-23 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | 1199 |

| Part Number | SRH37 | SR2M3 |

The core and thread counts are the most obvious split. The Xeon doubles the Core i5 in both. Clock speeds reverse the situation. The i5-10600's base clock is 1.20 GHz higher, and its boost clock is 2.10 GHz higher. Both chips share the same 65 TDP and 14 nm process. The Xeon brings ECC, more PCIe lanes, and larger aggregate cache, while the Core i5 brings integrated graphics and a newer release date.