Xeon W3550 vs A8-7670K

Xeon W3550

4 Cores8 Thrd130 WWMax: 3.33 GHz2009

A8-7670K

4 Cores4 Thrd95 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon W3550

4 / 8

3,251

0.0%

3,267

+0.5%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 W3550 is positioned at rank 837 and the A8-7670K is on rank 628, so the A8-7670K 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 Xeon W3550

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

18791%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

3548%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

3152%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

2435%

#474

EPYC 9654P

MSRP: $10625|Avg: $5345

99%

#475

EPYC 9965

MSRP: $14813|Avg: $10000

98%

#476

EPYC 9745

MSRP: $12141|Avg: $10588

97%

#477

EPYC 7J13

MSRP: $7890|Avg: $150

97%

#478

EPYC 7702

MSRP: $6450|Avg: $2035

97%

#479

EPYC 7763

MSRP: $7890|Avg: $1513

97%

#480

EPYC 9734

MSRP: $9600|Avg: $6598

96%

#837

Xeon W3550

MSRP: $294|Avg: $30

100%

#839

Xeon E5-2450

MSRP: $694|Avg: $795

98%

#841

Xeon E5-2630L v2

MSRP: $612|Avg: $149

98%

#842

Xeon E3-1246 v3

MSRP: $667|Avg: $215

98%

#843

Xeon W3540

MSRP: $284|Avg: $10

98%

#844

Xeon E-2124G

MSRP: $667|Avg: $462

98%

#852

Xeon E5-2407

MSRP: $250|Avg: $25

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A8-7670K

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

11257%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

10637%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

7723%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2327%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1843%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1612%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

923%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

911%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

830%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

830%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

820%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

798%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

787%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

784%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

777%

#283

Ryzen Threadripper 1920

MSRP: $799|Avg: $200

100%

#284

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $300

99%

#628

A8-7670K

MSRP: $118|Avg: $43

100%

#629

Core i3-8350K

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

100%

#630

Core i3-6320

MSRP: $160|Avg: $35

100%

#633

Pentium G3258

MSRP: $75|Avg: $72

99%

#634

Celeron G555

MSRP: $52|Avg: $15

99%

#635

Celeron G530

MSRP: $42|Avg: $10

99%

#636

Core i3-7350K

MSRP: $179|Avg: $45

99%

#637

FX-4130

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

98%

#638

Athlon II X2 280

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

98%

#639

FX-8300

MSRP: $197|Avg: $50

98%

#640

Celeron G540T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $42

98%

#641

Core i5-6600

MSRP: $224|Avg: $90

98%

#642

Core i5-4460

MSRP: $182|Avg: $40

98%

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 A8-7670K (2015) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR3-2133, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon W3550	A8-7670K
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($30)	⚠️ Higher cost ($43)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Bloomfield (2008−2010) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Godaveri (2014−2016) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon W3550 (2009) relies on 45 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon W3550	A8-7670K
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+43%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($30)	⚠️ Higher cost ($43)

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.

Xeon W3550 Benchmark Check

A8-7670K Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon W3550 and A8-7670K

Xeon W3550

The Xeon W3550 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 9 August 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: 3,251 points. Launch price was $235.

A8-7670K

The A8-7670K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Godaveri (2014−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 3,267 points. Launch price was $90.

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Processing Power

The Xeon W3550 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the A8-7670K's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.33 GHz on the Xeon W3550 versus 3.9 GHz on the A8-7670K — a 15.8% clock advantage for the A8-7670K (base: 3.06 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Xeon W3550 uses the Bloomfield (2008−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the A8-7670K uses Godaveri (2014−2016) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W3550 scores 3,251 against the A8-7670K's 3,267 — a 0.5% lead for the A8-7670K.

Feature	Xeon W3550	A8-7670K
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 4
Boost Clock	3.33 GHz	3.9 GHz+17%
Base Clock	3.06 GHz	3.6 GHz+18%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	—
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	4096 kB+1500%
Process	45 nm	28 nm-38%
Architecture	Bloomfield (2008−2010)	Godaveri (2014−2016)
PassMark	3,251	3,267

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon W3550 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A8-7670K uses FM2+ (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon W3550	A8-7670K
Socket	LGA1366	FM2+
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	—	2133
Max RAM Capacity	—	64
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon W3550) / true (A8-7670K). The A8-7670K includes integrated graphics (Radeon R7 Graphics), while the Xeon W3550 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: A8-7670K rivals Core i3-4170.

Feature	Xeon W3550	A8-7670K
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Radeon R7 Graphics
Unlocked	—	Yes
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	true

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Value Analysis

The Xeon W3550 launched at $294 MSRP, while the A8-7670K debuted at $118. At current prices ($30 vs $43), the Xeon W3550 is $13 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W3550 delivers 108.4 pts/$ vs 76.0 pts/$ for the A8-7670K — making the Xeon W3550 the 35.1% better value option.