Xeon W3580 vs Pentium G4600
Xeon W3580
Pentium G4600
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 Pentium G4600 is on rank 466, so the Pentium G4600 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 Pentium G4600
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W3580 | Pentium G4600 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($30) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($116) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bloomfield (2008−2010) / 45 nm) | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W3580 | Pentium G4600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+288%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($30) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($116) |
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 Pentium G4600
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.
Pentium G4600
The Pentium G4600 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 51 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2133/2400, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 3,629 points. Launch price was $87.
Processing Power
The Xeon W3580 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Pentium G4600 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon W3580 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Xeon W3580 versus 3.6 GHz on the Pentium G4600 — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.33 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Xeon W3580 uses the Bloomfield (2008−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium G4600 uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W3580 scores 3,638 against the Pentium G4600's 3,629 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon W3580. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon W3580 vs 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G4600.
| Feature | Xeon W3580 | Pentium G4600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.33 GHz | 3.6 GHz+8% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+167% | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 14 nm-69% |
| Architecture | Bloomfield (2008−2010) | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 3,638 | 3,629 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W3580 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium G4600 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W3580 | Pentium G4600 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W3580 launched at $294 MSRP, while the Pentium G4600 debuted at $82. At current prices ($30 vs $116), the Xeon W3580 is $86 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W3580 delivers 121.3 pts/$ vs 31.3 pts/$ for the Pentium G4600 — making the Xeon W3580 the 118% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W3580 | Pentium G4600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $294 | $82-72% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-74% | $116 |
| Performance per Dollar | 121.3+288% | 31.3 |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2017 |
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