Xeon W3580 vs Core i3-4170
Xeon W3580
Core i3-4170
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 Core i3-4170 is on rank 585, so the Core i3-4170 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 Core i3-4170
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W3580 | Core i3-4170 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($30) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bloomfield (2008−2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W3580 | Core i3-4170 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+34%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($30) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) |
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 Core i3-4170
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.
Core i3-4170
The Core i3-4170 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 May 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 54 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 3,626 points. Launch price was $117.
Processing Power
The Xeon W3580 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i3-4170 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon W3580 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Xeon W3580 versus 3.7 GHz on the Core i3-4170 — a 2.7% clock advantage for the Core i3-4170 (base: 3.33 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Xeon W3580 uses the Bloomfield (2008−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i3-4170 uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W3580 scores 3,638 against the Core i3-4170's 3,626 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon W3580. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon W3580 vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-4170.
| Feature | Xeon W3580 | Core i3-4170 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.7 GHz+3% |
| Base Clock | 3.33 GHz | 3.7 GHz+11% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+167% | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 22 nm-51% |
| Architecture | Bloomfield (2008−2010) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 3,638 | 3,626 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,140 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,897 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W3580 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i3-4170 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W3580 | Core i3-4170 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon W3580) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-4170). The Core i3-4170 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4400), while the Xeon W3580 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Xeon W3580 | Core i3-4170 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics 4400 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W3580 launched at $294 MSRP, while the Core i3-4170 debuted at $117. At current prices ($30 vs $40), the Xeon W3580 is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W3580 delivers 121.3 pts/$ vs 90.7 pts/$ for the Core i3-4170 — making the Xeon W3580 the 28.9% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W3580 | Core i3-4170 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $294 | $117-60% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-25% | $40 |
| Performance per Dollar | 121.3+34% | 90.7 |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2014 |
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