Core i5-670 vs FX-7600P

Core i5-670

2 Cores4 Thrd73 WWMax: 3.73 GHz2010

FX-7600P

4 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-670

2 / 4

2,553

0.0%

2,557

+0.2%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 Core i5-670 is positioned at rank 1013 and the FX-7600P is on rank 939, so the FX-7600P offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-670

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

34674%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

32763%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

23789%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

7167%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

5677%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

4966%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

2844%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

2807%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

2556%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

2556%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

2527%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

2459%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

2425%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

2415%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

2393%

#1013

Core i5-670

MSRP: $284|Avg: $100

100%

#1014

Core i5-680

MSRP: $294|Avg: $10

99%

#1015

Core 2 Duo E4300

MSRP: $113|Avg: $5

99%

#1017

Core 2 Duo E4500

MSRP: $133|Avg: $10

97%

#1019

Core 2 Duo E7600

MSRP: $133|Avg: $50

96%

#1020

Core i7-3970X

MSRP: $990|Avg: $60

96%

#1021

Core 2 Duo E8700

MSRP: $256|Avg: $30

96%

#1022

Core 2 Duo E6550

MSRP: $163|Avg: $20

95%

#1023

Phenom X3 8450

MSRP: $145|Avg: $147

94%

#1024

Core i7-3960X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $60

94%

#1025

Celeron 2.70

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

93%

#1027

A10 PRO-7850B

MSRP: $426|Avg: $140

90%

#1028

Core 2 Quad Q8200

MSRP: $224|Avg: $36

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar FX-7600P

#927

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1721%

#928

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1696%

#929

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1557%

#930

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1550%

#931

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1535%

#933

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1483%

#934

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1422%

#935

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1419%

#936

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1381%

#939

FX-7600P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

100%

#940

Athlon II M300

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

100%

#944

Athlon Neo X2 L335

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

98%

#945

Core i7-3610QE

MSRP: $315|Avg: $105

97%

#948

A8-8600P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

96%

#950

FX-9800P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

96%

#951

Celeron 1020E

MSRP: $86|Avg: $20

96%

#954

Core i7-5850EQ

MSRP: $435|Avg: $370

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i5-670 leads in gaming performance. However, the FX-7600P is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.2% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i5-670	FX-7600P
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($100)	✅ More affordable ($45)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Clarkdale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the FX-7600P stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 55% cheaper ($45 vs $100) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core i5-670	FX-7600P
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+123%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($100)	✅ More affordable ($45)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core i5-670 Benchmark Check

FX-7600P Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-670 and FX-7600P

Core i5-670

The Core i5-670 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Clarkdale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.46 GHz, with boost up to 3.73 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1156. Thermal design power (TDP): 73 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,553 points. Launch price was $252.

FX-7600P

The FX-7600P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 June 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 2,557 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-670 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the FX-7600P offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the FX-7600P has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.73 GHz on the Core i5-670 versus 3.6 GHz on the FX-7600P — a 3.5% clock advantage for the Core i5-670 (base: 3.46 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Core i5-670 uses the Clarkdale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the FX-7600P uses Kaveri (2014−2015) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-670 scores 2,553 against the FX-7600P's 2,557 — a 0.2% lead for the FX-7600P.

Feature	Core i5-670	FX-7600P
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	3.73 GHz+4%	3.6 GHz
Base Clock	3.46 GHz+28%	2.7 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	—
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	4096 kB+1500%
Process	32 nm	28 nm-13%
Architecture	Clarkdale (2010−2011)	Kaveri (2014−2015)
PassMark	2,553	2,557
Geekbench 6 Single	638	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-670 uses the LGA1156 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the FX-7600P uses FP3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-670	FX-7600P
Socket	LGA1156	FP3
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333	—
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-670) / not specified (FX-7600P). The Core i5-670 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics), while the FX-7600P requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-670 targets Legacy Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-670 rivals Phenom II X4 955.

Feature	Core i5-670	FX-7600P
Integrated GPU	Yes	—
IGPU Model	HD Graphics	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	—
Target Use	Legacy Desktop	—

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-670 launched at $284 MSRP, while the FX-7600P debuted at $150. At current prices ($100 vs $45), the FX-7600P is $55 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-670 delivers 25.5 pts/$ vs 56.8 pts/$ for the FX-7600P — making the FX-7600P the 76% better value option.