Xeon W3670 vs Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G
Xeon W3670
Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G
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. The Xeon W3670 is positioned at rank #543 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W3670
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W3670 | Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($250) | ✅ More affordable ($52) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Gulftown (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W3670 | Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+386%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($250) | ✅ More affordable ($52) |
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 Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G
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.
Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G
The Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 30 September 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 6,499 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Xeon W3670 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon W3670 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.46 GHz on the Xeon W3670 versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G — a 14.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Xeon W3670 uses the Gulftown (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G uses Zen+ (2018−2019) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W3670 scores 6,424 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G's 6,499 — a 1.2% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Xeon W3670 vs 4 MB on the Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G.
| Feature | Xeon W3670 | Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12+50% | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.46 GHz | 4 GHz+16% |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.6 GHz+12% |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total)+200% | 4 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 2 MB+700% |
| Process | 32 nm | 12 nm-63% |
| Architecture | Gulftown (2010−2011) | Zen+ (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 6,424 | 6,499+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W3670 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W3670 | Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon W3670) / AMD-V (Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G). The Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 8), while the Xeon W3670 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G targets Desktop.
| Feature | Xeon W3670 | Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon Vega 8 |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W3670 launched at $250 MSRP, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G debuted at $89. At current prices ($250 vs $52), the Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G is $198 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W3670 delivers 25.7 pts/$ vs 125.0 pts/$ for the Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G — making the Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G the 131.8% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W3670 | Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $250 | $89-64% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $250 | $52-79% |
| Performance per Dollar | 25.7 | 125.0+386% |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2019 |
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