Core i5-750 vs Xeon X3370

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 i5-750 is positioned at rank 960 and the Xeon X3370 is on rank 787, so the Xeon X3370 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 i5-750

#1

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

25719%

#2

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

24302%

#3

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

17645%

#4

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

5316%

#5

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

4211%

#6

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

3683%

#7

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

2110%

#8

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

2082%

#9

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1896%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1896%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1875%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1824%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1798%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1791%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1775%

#959

Core i3-4150

MSRP: $281|Avg: $70

100%

#960

Core i5-750

MSRP: $210|Avg: $30

100%

#961

Core i3-2100T

MSRP: $127|Avg: $127

100%

#962

Pentium E2210

MSRP: $84|Avg: $15

99%

#963

Core i3-560

MSRP: $138|Avg: $10

98%

#964

Core i3-550

MSRP: $138|Avg: $5

98%

#965

Core i7-980

MSRP: $583|Avg: $50

98%

#966

Pentium G3250

MSRP: $171|Avg: $25

97%

#967

Pentium E2200

MSRP: $84|Avg: $5

97%

#968

Core 2 Duo E7300

MSRP: $133|Avg: $133

96%

#969

Core i3-540

MSRP: $133|Avg: $5

96%

#971

Phenom II X3 700e

MSRP: $125|Avg: $40

96%

#972

Core i5-760

MSRP: $230|Avg: $61

96%

#973

Core i3-7102E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $80

95%

#974

Core 2 Quad Q8400

MSRP: $183|Avg: $128

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon X3370

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

16338%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

3085%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2741%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

2117%

#456

EPYC 9575F

MSRP: $11791|Avg: $9238

99%

#457

EPYC 7642

MSRP: $4775|Avg: $850

98%

#458

EPYC 7573X

MSRP: $5590|Avg: $3580

98%

#459

Xeon Platinum 8568Y+

MSRP: $6497|Avg: $6497

96%

#787

Xeon X3370

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#796

Xeon E-2276M

MSRP: $939|Avg: $124

98%

#797

Xeon W3580

MSRP: $294|Avg: $30

97%

#798

Xeon W3690

MSRP: $583|Avg: $140

97%

#800

Xeon E5-2428L

MSRP: $692|Avg: $42

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon X3370 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i5-750	Xeon X3370
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Lynnfield (2009−2010) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-750 ($30), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($30 less, Infinity% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i5-750	Xeon X3370
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 i5-750 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-750 and Xeon X3370

Core i5-750

The Core i5-750 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 September 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Lynnfield (2009−2010) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.66 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1156. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,546 points. Launch price was $150.

Xeon X3370

The Xeon X3370 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 3 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,544 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-750 is built on the Lynnfield (2009−2010) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i5-750 scores 2,546 against the Xeon X3370's 2,544 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i5-750. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i5-750 vs 12 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon X3370.

Feature	Core i5-750	Xeon X3370
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	—
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz	—
Base Clock	2.66 GHz	3 GHz+13%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	12 MB L2 Cache+50%
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	—
Process	45 nm	45 nm
Architecture	Lynnfield (2009−2010)	—
PassMark	2,546	2,544
Geekbench 6 Single	424	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-750 uses the LGA1156 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon X3370 uses LGA775 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-750	Xeon X3370
Socket	LGA1156	LGA775
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
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 i5-750) / not specified (Xeon X3370). Primary use case: Core i5-750 targets Legacy Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-750 rivals Phenom II X4 965.