Core i7-3667U
VS
Xeon D-1602

Core i7-3667U vs Xeon D-1602

Intel

Core i7-3667U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2012
VS
Intel

Xeon D-1602

2 Cores4 Thrd27 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2019

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 Core i7-3667U is positioned at rank 1197 and the Xeon D-1602 is on rank 799, so the Xeon D-1602 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 i7-3667U

#1184
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
5383%
#1185
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
5305%
#1186
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
4870%
#1187
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
4848%
#1188
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
4803%
#1190
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
4639%
#1191
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
4448%
#1192
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
4440%
#1193
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
4321%
#1197
Core i7-3667U
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#1198
Celeron 560
MSRP: $89|Avg: $5
98%
#1199
Core i3-2312M
MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A
97%
#1200
Celeron 857
MSRP: $134|Avg: $10
97%
#1201
Celeron 925
MSRP: $100|Avg: $100
96%
#1202
Core 2 Duo E8135
MSRP: $200|Avg: $15
94%
#1203
Core 2 Duo U7700
MSRP: $262|Avg: $10
94%
#1204
Core Duo T2400
MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A
93%
#1205
Core 2 Duo U7600
MSRP: $250|Avg: $5
93%
#1206
Pentium M 735
MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A
91%
#1207
Core i7-620LM
MSRP: $300|Avg: N/A
90%
#1208
Core i7-740QM
MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A
89%
#1210
Core 2 Solo SU3300
MSRP: $262|Avg: $50
87%
#1211
Celeron 540
MSRP: $86|Avg: $5
87%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1602

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
16896%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
3190%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
2834%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
2190%
#459
Xeon Platinum 8568Y+
MSRP: $6497|Avg: $6497
100%
#460
Xeon E5-2686 V3
MSRP: $1500|Avg: $160
98%
#460
Xeon Gold 6242R
MSRP: $2977|Avg: $779
98%
#462
Xeon W-2175
MSRP: $1947|Avg: $180
98%
#463
EPYC 75F3
MSRP: $5383|Avg: $2799
97%
#464
Xeon W-3375
MSRP: $4951|Avg: $6000
97%
#799
Xeon D-1602
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#800
Xeon E5-2428L
MSRP: $692|Avg: $42
100%
#803
Opteron 6380
MSRP: $551|Avg: $111
99%
#812
Xeon E3-1220L
MSRP: $189|Avg: $27
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Xeon D-1602 (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightCore i7-3667UXeon D-1602
Gaming
Balanced gaming performance
Balanced gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)
✨ Modern (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-3667U (2012) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightCore i7-3667UXeon D-1602
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-3667U and Xeon D-1602

Intel

Core i7-3667U

The Core i7-3667U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 June 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,451 points. Launch price was $346.

Intel

Xeon D-1602

The Xeon D-1602 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1667. Thermal design power (TDP): 27 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,459 points. Launch price was $106.

Processing Power

Both the Core i7-3667U and Xeon D-1602 share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Core i7-3667U versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon D-1602 — identical boost frequencies (base: 2 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core i7-3667U uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon D-1602 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-3667U scores 2,451 against the Xeon D-1602's 2,459 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon D-1602. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Core i7-3667U vs 3 MB on the Xeon D-1602.

FeatureCore i7-3667UXeon D-1602
Cores / Threads
2 / 4
2 / 4
Boost Clock
3.2 GHz
3.2 GHz
Base Clock
2 GHz
2.5 GHz+25%
L3 Cache
4 MB (total)+33%
3 MB
L2 Cache
256K (per core)
512 kB+100%
Process
22 nm
14 nm-36%
Architecture
Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Broadwell (2015−2019)
PassMark
2,451
2,459
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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-3667U uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon D-1602 uses FCBGA1667 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCore i7-3667UXeon D-1602
Socket
BGA1023
FCBGA1667
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed
1600
Max RAM Capacity
32
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
16
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (Core i7-3667U) / not specified (Xeon D-1602). The Core i7-3667U includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4000), while the Xeon D-1602 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i7-3667U rivals AMD A10-4655M.

FeatureCore i7-3667UXeon D-1602
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Intel HD Graphics 4000
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
true