Xeon W3570 vs Xeon W3550

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 Xeon W3550 is on rank 837, so the Xeon W3550 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

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

63554%

#6

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 Xeon W3550

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

18791%

#6

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 Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Xeon W3570 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Xeon W3550 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.5% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Xeon W3570	Xeon W3550
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Bloomfield (2008−2010) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Bloomfield (2008−2010) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Xeon W3570 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 50% cheaper ($15 vs $30) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Xeon W3570	Xeon W3550
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+101%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon W3570 and Xeon W3550

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.

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.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon W3570 and Xeon W3550 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.46 GHz on the Xeon W3570 versus 3.33 GHz on the Xeon W3550 — a 3.8% clock advantage for the Xeon W3570 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3.06 GHz). Both are built on the Bloomfield (2008−2010) architecture using a 45 nm process. In PassMark, the Xeon W3570 scores 3,267 against the Xeon W3550's 3,251 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon W3570. Both processors carry 8 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Xeon W3570	Xeon W3550
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.46 GHz+4%	3.33 GHz
Base Clock	3.2 GHz+5%	3.06 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	45 nm	45 nm
Architecture	Bloomfield (2008−2010)	Bloomfield (2008−2010)
PassMark	3,267	3,251

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the LGA1366 socket with PCIe 2.0.

Feature	Xeon W3570	Xeon W3550
Socket	LGA1366	LGA1366
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0

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Value Analysis

The Xeon W3570 launched at $999 MSRP, while the Xeon W3550 debuted at $294. At current prices ($15 vs $30), the Xeon W3570 is $15 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W3570 delivers 217.8 pts/$ vs 108.4 pts/$ for the Xeon W3550 — making the Xeon W3570 the 67.1% better value option.