Processor 300T vs Xeon X5670
Processor 300T
Xeon X5670
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Processor 300T
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5670
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Processor 300T | Xeon X5670 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($82) | ✅ More affordable ($30) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EP (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Processor 300T | Xeon X5670 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+177%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($82) | ✅ More affordable ($30) |
Performance Check
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 Processor 300T and Xeon X5670
Processor 300T
The Processor 300T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 6,084 points. Launch price was $82.
Xeon X5670
The Xeon X5670 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.93 GHz, with boost up to 3.33 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,160 points. Launch price was $67.
Processing Power
The Processor 300T packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Xeon X5670 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon X5670 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Processor 300T versus 3.33 GHz on the Xeon X5670 — a 2.1% clock advantage for the Processor 300T (base: 3.4 GHz vs 2.93 GHz). The Processor 300T uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon X5670 uses Westmere-EP (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Processor 300T scores 6,084 against the Xeon X5670's 6,160 — a 1.2% lead for the Xeon X5670. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Processor 300T vs 12 MB (total) on the Xeon X5670.
| Feature | Processor 300T | Xeon X5670 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 6 / 12+200% |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz+2% | 3.33 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz+16% | 2.93 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | 12 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+400% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-78% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) | Westmere-EP (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 6,084 | 6,160+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Processor 300T uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon X5670 uses LGA1366 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Processor 300T | Xeon X5670 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1366 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+150% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1333 |
| RAM Channels | — | 3 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Processor 300T) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X5670). Primary use case: Xeon X5670 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon X5670 rivals Core i7-980X.
| Feature | Processor 300T | Xeon X5670 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Workstation |
Value Analysis
The Processor 300T launched at $82 MSRP, while the Xeon X5670 debuted at $67. At current prices ($82 vs $30), the Xeon X5670 is $52 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Processor 300T delivers 74.2 pts/$ vs 205.3 pts/$ for the Xeon X5670 — making the Xeon X5670 the 93.8% better value option.
| Feature | Processor 300T | Xeon X5670 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $82 | $67-18% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $82 | $30-63% |
| Performance per Dollar | 74.2 | 205.3+177% |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2010 |
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