Core i7-950 vs Xeon W3570

Core i7-950

4 Cores8 Thrd130 WWMax: 3.33 GHz2009

Xeon W3570

4 Cores8 Thrd130 WWMax: 3.46 GHz2009

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-950

4 / 8

3,250

0.0%

3,267

+0.5%

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 i7-950 is positioned at rank 1067 and the Xeon W3570 is on rank 1011, so the Xeon W3570 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 i7-950

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

53930%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

50958%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

37000%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

11147%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

8829%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

7724%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

4424%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

4366%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

3975%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

3975%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

3931%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

3825%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

3771%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

3756%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

3722%

#1067

Core i7-950

MSRP: $562|Avg: $15

100%

#1068

Sempron 3100+

MSRP: $65|Avg: $15

99%

#1069

Athlon II X4 635

MSRP: $400|Avg: $250

97%

#1070

Core 2 Duo E6750

MSRP: $183|Avg: $15

97%

#1071

Core i7-940

MSRP: $562|Avg: $90

93%

#1072

Celeron 2.40

MSRP: $69|Avg: $13

87%

#1073

Sempron 2800+

MSRP: $65|Avg: $29

85%

#1074

Athlon 64 3100+

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

82%

#1075

Sempron 3600+

MSRP: $105|Avg: $20

80%

#1076

Celeron 2.80

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

74%

#1077

Athlon 64 X2 6000+

MSRP: $450|Avg: $20

70%

#1078

Athlon 64 3600+

MSRP: $149|Avg: $15

69%

#1079

Core 2 Quad Q6700

MSRP: $530|Avg: $50

68%

#1080

Athlon 64 2600+

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

68%

#1081

Celeron 2.20

MSRP: $79|Avg: $15

67%

#1082

Athlon 64 X2 5200+

MSRP: $420|Avg: $15

62%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon W3570

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

63554%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

12000%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

10661%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

8236%

#540

Xeon E7-8891 v3

MSRP: $6841|Avg: $418

97%

#541

Xeon E5-4669 v4

MSRP: $7007|Avg: $300

76%

#1011

Xeon W3570

MSRP: $999|Avg: $15

100%

#1013

Xeon E5-4620

MSRP: $2141|Avg: $400

95%

#1014

Xeon E5-2680

MSRP: $3226|Avg: $40

88%

#1016

Xeon E5-4640

MSRP: $2725|Avg: N/A

79%

#1018

Xeon E5-4650

MSRP: $3616|Avg: $71

73%

#1019

Xeon E5-4655 v4

MSRP: $4616|Avg: N/A

72%

#1020

Xeon E5-4650L

MSRP: $3616|Avg: N/A

72%

#1021

Xeon E-2224

MSRP: $3226|Avg: $195

68%

#1022

Athlon MP 2400+

MSRP: $151|Avg: $20

62%

#1023

Xeon E5-2640 v2

MSRP: $4115|Avg: $530

57%

#1024

Xeon E5-2650L v2

MSRP: $4115|Avg: $1078

57%

#1025

Opteron 142

MSRP: $292|Avg: $20

46%

#1026

Athlon MP 2800+

MSRP: $275|Avg: $10

42%

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 ($15) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon W3570 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i7-950	Xeon W3570
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Bloomfield (2008−2010) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Bloomfield (2008−2010) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-950 ($15), 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 ($0 less, 0% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i7-950	Xeon W3570
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1%)
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.

Core i7-950 Benchmark Check

Xeon W3570 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-950 and Xeon W3570

Core i7-950

The Core i7-950 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 June 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Bloomfield (2008−2010) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.06 GHz, with boost up to 3.33 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,250 points. Launch price was $290.

Xeon W3570

The Xeon W3570 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 March 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Bloomfield (2008−2010) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.46 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,267 points. Launch price was $480.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-950 and Xeon W3570 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.33 GHz on the Core i7-950 versus 3.46 GHz on the Xeon W3570 — a 3.8% clock advantage for the Xeon W3570 (base: 3.06 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). Both are built on the Bloomfield (2008−2010) architecture using a 45 nm process. In PassMark, the Core i7-950 scores 3,250 against the Xeon W3570's 3,267 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon W3570. Both processors carry 8 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i7-950	Xeon W3570
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.33 GHz	3.46 GHz+4%
Base Clock	3.06 GHz	3.2 GHz+5%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	45 nm	45 nm
Architecture	Bloomfield (2008−2010)	Bloomfield (2008−2010)
PassMark	3,250	3,267

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the LGA1366 socket with PCIe 2.0.

Feature	Core i7-950	Xeon W3570
Socket	LGA1366	LGA1366
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-950 launched at $562 MSRP, while the Xeon W3570 debuted at $999. At current prices ($15 vs $15), the Xeon W3570 is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-950 delivers 216.7 pts/$ vs 217.8 pts/$ for the Xeon W3570 — making the Xeon W3570 the 0.5% better value option.