Xeon W3570 vs Core i5-L16G7

Xeon W3570

4 Cores8 Thrd130 WWMax: 3.46 GHz2009

Core i5-L16G7

5 Cores5 Thrd7 WWMax: 3 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon W3570

4 / 8

3,267

0.0%

3,280

+0.4%

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 W3570 is positioned at rank 1011 and the Core i5-L16G7 is on rank 1040, 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 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 Per Dollar Core i5-L16G7

#1028

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2514%

#1029

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2477%

#1030

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2274%

#1031

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2264%

#1032

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2243%

#1034

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2166%

#1035

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2077%

#1036

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2074%

#1037

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2018%

#1040

Core i5-L16G7

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1042

Core i7-3612QE

MSRP: $426|Avg: $50

99%

#1043

A10-7300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

99%

#1044

Pentium Dual Core T4200

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

98%

#1045

A6 Micro-6500T

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

98%

#1046

Pentium N3520

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

98%

#1047

E2-3800

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

97%

#1048

Athlon X2 QL-66

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

97%

#1049

Athlon II Neo K145

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

97%

#1050

Celeron P4600

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

96%

#1051

Core 2 Duo U7500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

96%

#1052

Pentium 987

MSRP: $134|Avg: $20

95%

#1053

Core i7-4910MQ

MSRP: $570|Avg: $570

95%

#1054

Pentium T4400

MSRP: $107|Avg: $5

94%

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 Core i5-L16G7 (2020) utilizes 10 nm technology and LPDDR4X-4267, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon W3570	Core i5-L16G7
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Bloomfield (2008−2010) / 45 nm)	✨ Modern (Lakefield (2020) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon W3570 (2009) relies on 45 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon W3570	Core i5-L16G7
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 W3570 Benchmark Check

Core i5-L16G7 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon W3570 and Core i5-L16G7

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.

Core i5-L16G7

The Core i5-L16G7 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Junho 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Lakefield (2020) architecture. It features 5 cores and 5 threads. Base frequency is 1.4 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FC-CSP1016. Thermal design power (TDP): 7 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR4X-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 3,280 points. Launch price was $281.

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Processing Power

The Xeon W3570 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i5-L16G7 offers 5 cores / 5 threads — the Core i5-L16G7 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 3.46 GHz on the Xeon W3570 versus 3 GHz on the Core i5-L16G7 — a 14.2% clock advantage for the Xeon W3570 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 1.4 GHz). The Xeon W3570 uses the Bloomfield (2008−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i5-L16G7 uses Lakefield (2020) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W3570 scores 3,267 against the Core i5-L16G7's 3,280 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i5-L16G7. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon W3570 vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i5-L16G7.

Feature	Xeon W3570	Core i5-L16G7
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	5 / 5+25%
Boost Clock	3.46 GHz+15%	3 GHz
Base Clock	3.2 GHz+129%	1.4 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+100%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	512 kB+100%
Process	45 nm	10 nm-78%
Architecture	Bloomfield (2008−2010)	Lakefield (2020)
PassMark	3,267	3,280

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon W3570 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-L16G7 uses FC-CSP1016 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon W3570	Core i5-L16G7
Socket	LGA1366	FC-CSP1016
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	—	LPDDR4x-4267
Max RAM Capacity	—	8 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	9

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon W3570) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-L16G7). The Core i5-L16G7 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics), while the Xeon W3570 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-L16G7 targets Mobile.