Xeon W3670 vs Ryzen 5 2500U
Xeon W3670
Ryzen 5 2500U
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 Ryzen 5 2500U is on rank 106, so the Ryzen 5 2500U 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 Ryzen 5 2500U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W3670 | Ryzen 5 2500U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($250) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($349) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Gulftown (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W3670 | Ryzen 5 2500U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+38%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($250) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($349) |
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 5 2500U
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 5 2500U
The Ryzen 5 2500U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 26 October 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 6,494 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Xeon W3670 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 5 2500U offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon W3670 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.46 GHz on the Xeon W3670 versus 3.6 GHz on the Ryzen 5 2500U — a 4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 2500U (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon W3670 uses the Gulftown (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Ryzen 5 2500U uses Raven Ridge (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W3670 scores 6,424 against the Ryzen 5 2500U's 6,494 — a 1.1% lead for the Ryzen 5 2500U. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Xeon W3670 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 2500U.
| Feature | Xeon W3670 | Ryzen 5 2500U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12+50% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.46 GHz | 3.6 GHz+4% |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+60% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total)+200% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Gulftown (2010−2011) | Raven Ridge (2017−2019) |
| PassMark | 6,424 | 6,494+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 818 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 2,310 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W3670 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Ryzen 5 2500U uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W3670 | Ryzen 5 2500U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | FP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 12 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon W3670) / AMD-V (Ryzen 5 2500U). The Ryzen 5 2500U includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 8), while the Xeon W3670 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 2500U targets Mainstream Laptop.
| Feature | Xeon W3670 | Ryzen 5 2500U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon Vega 8 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Mainstream Laptop |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W3670 launched at $250 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 2500U debuted at $349.
| Feature | Xeon W3670 | Ryzen 5 2500U |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $250-28% | $349 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $250 | — |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2017 |
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