Xeon W3670 vs Core i7-6700HQ
Xeon W3670
Core i7-6700HQ
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 W3670 is positioned at rank 543 and the Core i7-6700HQ is on rank 937, so the Xeon W3670 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W3670
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-6700HQ
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W3670 | Core i7-6700HQ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($250) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Gulftown (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W3670 | Core i7-6700HQ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($250) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 W3670 and Core i7-6700HQ
Xeon W3670
The Xeon W3670 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 August 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Gulftown (2010−2011) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.46 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,424 points. Launch price was $295.
Core i7-6700HQ
The Core i7-6700HQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 6,522 points. Launch price was $378.
Processing Power
The Xeon W3670 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i7-6700HQ offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon W3670 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.46 GHz on the Xeon W3670 versus 3.5 GHz on the Core i7-6700HQ — a 1.1% clock advantage for the Core i7-6700HQ (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Xeon W3670 uses the Gulftown (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i7-6700HQ uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W3670 scores 6,424 against the Core i7-6700HQ's 6,522 — a 1.5% lead for the Core i7-6700HQ. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Xeon W3670 vs 6 MB on the Core i7-6700HQ.
| Feature | Xeon W3670 | Core i7-6700HQ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12+50% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.46 GHz | 3.5 GHz+1% |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+23% | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total)+100% | 6 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 1 MB+300% |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Gulftown (2010−2011) | Skylake (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 6,424 | 6,522+2% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W3670 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i7-6700HQ uses BGA1440 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W3670 | Core i7-6700HQ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | BGA1440 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
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