Xeon E5-2630 vs Xeon X5670
Xeon E5-2630
Xeon X5670
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 Xeon E5-2630 is positioned at rank 702 and the Xeon X5670 is on rank 469, so the Xeon X5670 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2630
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5670
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2630 | Xeon X5670 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($395) | ✅ More affordable ($30) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EP (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2630 | Xeon X5670 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1235%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($395) | ✅ 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 Xeon E5-2630 and Xeon X5670
Xeon E5-2630
The Xeon E5-2630 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 6 March 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 15360 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,077 points. Launch price was $74.
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
Both the Xeon E5-2630 and Xeon X5670 share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Xeon E5-2630 versus 3.33 GHz on the Xeon X5670 — a 17.3% clock advantage for the Xeon X5670 (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.93 GHz). The Xeon E5-2630 uses the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon X5670 uses Westmere-EP (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2630 scores 6,077 against the Xeon X5670's 6,160 — a 1.4% lead for the Xeon X5670. L3 cache: 15360 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2630 vs 12 MB (total) on the Xeon X5670.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2630 | Xeon X5670 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz | 3.33 GHz+19% |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.93 GHz+27% |
| L3 Cache | 15360 kB (total)+25% | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) | Westmere-EP (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 6,077 | 6,160+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2630 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon X5670 uses LGA1366 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2630 | Xeon X5670 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | LGA1366 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+100% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1333 |
| RAM Channels | — | 3 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-2630) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X5670). Primary use case: Xeon X5670 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon X5670 rivals Core i7-980X.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2630 | Xeon X5670 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Workstation |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E5-2630 launched at $395 MSRP, while the Xeon X5670 debuted at $67. At current prices ($395 vs $30), the Xeon X5670 is $365 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-2630 delivers 15.4 pts/$ vs 205.3 pts/$ for the Xeon X5670 — making the Xeon X5670 the 172.1% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2630 | Xeon X5670 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $395 | $67-83% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $395 | $30-92% |
| Performance per Dollar | 15.4 | 205.3+1233% |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2010 |
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