Xeon E5-4610 vs Xeon W3670
Xeon E5-4610
Xeon W3670
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 E5-4610 is positioned at rank 983 and the Xeon W3670 is on rank 543, so the Xeon W3670 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-4610
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W3670
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-4610 | Xeon W3670 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($50) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($250) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Gulftown (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-4610 | Xeon W3670 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+403%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($50) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($250) |
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 E5-4610 and Xeon W3670
Xeon E5-4610
The Xeon E5-4610 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB (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: 6,460 points. Launch price was $800.
Xeon W3670
The Xeon W3670 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 August 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Gulftown (2010−2011) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.46 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,424 points. Launch price was $295.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon E5-4610 and Xeon W3670 share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Xeon E5-4610 versus 3.46 GHz on the Xeon W3670 — a 17.6% clock advantage for the Xeon W3670 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Xeon E5-4610 uses the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon W3670 uses Gulftown (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-4610 scores 6,460 against the Xeon W3670's 6,424 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon E5-4610. L3 cache: 15 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-4610 vs 12 MB (total) on the Xeon W3670.
| Feature | Xeon E5-4610 | Xeon W3670 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 2.9 GHz | 3.46 GHz+19% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 3.2 GHz+33% |
| L3 Cache | 15 MB (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) | Gulftown (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 6,460 | 6,424 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-4610 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon W3670 uses LGA1366 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-4610 | Xeon W3670 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | LGA1366 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E5-4610 launched at $1219 MSRP, while the Xeon W3670 debuted at $250. At current prices ($50 vs $250), the Xeon E5-4610 is $200 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-4610 delivers 129.2 pts/$ vs 25.7 pts/$ for the Xeon W3670 — making the Xeon E5-4610 the 133.6% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E5-4610 | Xeon W3670 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1219 | $250-79% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-80% | $250 |
| Performance per Dollar | 129.2+403% | 25.7 |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2010 |
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