Xeon W3570 vs FX-9830P

Xeon W3570

4 Cores8 Thrd130 WWMax: 3.46 GHz2009

FX-9830P

4 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2016

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon W3570

4 / 8

3,267

0.0%

3,298

+0.9%

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 W3570 is positioned at rank 1011 and the FX-9830P is on rank 835, so the FX-9830P 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 FX-9830P

#823

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1334%

#824

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1315%

#825

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1207%

#826

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1201%

#827

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1190%

#829

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1150%

#830

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1102%

#831

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1101%

#832

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1071%

#835

FX-9830P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

100%

#836

Celeron M P4600

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

100%

#838

Celeron 887

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

99%

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 FX-9830P (2016) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon W3570	FX-9830P
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($45)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Bloomfield (2008−2010) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 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	FX-9830P
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+197%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($45)

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

FX-9830P Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon W3570 and FX-9830P

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.

FX-9830P

The FX-9830P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 31 May 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB (per module). Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,298 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Xeon W3570 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the FX-9830P's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.46 GHz on the Xeon W3570 versus 3.7 GHz on the FX-9830P — a 6.7% clock advantage for the FX-9830P (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Xeon W3570 uses the Bloomfield (2008−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the FX-9830P uses Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W3570 scores 3,267 against the FX-9830P's 3,298 — a 0.9% lead for the FX-9830P.

Feature	Xeon W3570	FX-9830P
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 4
Boost Clock	3.46 GHz	3.7 GHz+7%
Base Clock	3.2 GHz+7%	3 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	—
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	1 MB (per module)+300%
Process	45 nm	28 nm-38%
Architecture	Bloomfield (2008−2010)	Bristol Ridge (2016−2019)
PassMark	3,267	3,298

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon W3570 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the FX-9830P uses FP4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon W3570	FX-9830P
Socket	LGA1366	FP4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%

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Value Analysis

The Xeon W3570 launched at $999 MSRP, while the FX-9830P debuted at $150. At current prices ($15 vs $45), the Xeon W3570 is $30 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W3570 delivers 217.8 pts/$ vs 73.3 pts/$ for the FX-9830P — making the Xeon W3570 the 99.3% better value option.