CPU
GPU
Xeon W3580
Athlon X4 880K
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 W3580 is positioned at rank 797 and the Athlon X4 880K is on rank 511, so the Athlon X4 880K offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W3580
Performance Per Dollar Athlon X4 880K
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W3580 | Athlon X4 880K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($25) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bloomfield (2008−2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Godaveri (2014−2016) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W3580 | Athlon X4 880K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+20%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($25) |
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 W3580 and Athlon X4 880K
Xeon W3580
The Xeon W3580 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 3.33 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 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: 3,638 points. Launch price was $215.
Athlon X4 880K
The Athlon X4 880K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Godaveri (2014−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 3,649 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Xeon W3580 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Athlon X4 880K's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Xeon W3580 versus 4.2 GHz on the Athlon X4 880K — a 15.4% clock advantage for the Athlon X4 880K (base: 3.33 GHz vs 4 GHz). The Xeon W3580 uses the Bloomfield (2008−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Athlon X4 880K uses Godaveri (2014−2016) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W3580 scores 3,638 against the Athlon X4 880K's 3,649 — a 0.3% lead for the Athlon X4 880K.
| Feature | Xeon W3580 | Athlon X4 880K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz | 4.2 GHz+17% |
| Base Clock | 3.33 GHz | 4 GHz+20% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 4 MB+1500% |
| Process | 45 nm | 28 nm-38% |
| Architecture | Bloomfield (2008−2010) | Godaveri (2014−2016) |
| PassMark | 3,638 | 3,649 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W3580 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon X4 880K uses FM2+ (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W3580 | Athlon X4 880K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | FM2+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W3580 launched at $294 MSRP, while the Athlon X4 880K debuted at $95. At current prices ($30 vs $25), the Athlon X4 880K is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W3580 delivers 121.3 pts/$ vs 146.0 pts/$ for the Athlon X4 880K — making the Athlon X4 880K the 18.5% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W3580 | Athlon X4 880K |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $294 | $95-68% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $25-17% |
| Performance per Dollar | 121.3 | 146.0+20% |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2015 |
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