Xeon W3670 vs Xeon E5-1620 v2
Xeon W3670
Xeon E5-1620 v2
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 Xeon E5-1620 v2 is on rank 594, 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 Xeon E5-1620 v2
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W3670 | Xeon E5-1620 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($250) | ✅ More affordable ($50) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Gulftown (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-E (2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W3670 | Xeon E5-1620 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+408%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($250) | ✅ More affordable ($50) |
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 Xeon E5-1620 v2
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.
Xeon E5-1620 v2
The Xeon E5-1620 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge-E (2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,523 points. Launch price was $315.
Processing Power
The Xeon W3670 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon E5-1620 v2 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon W3670 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.46 GHz on the Xeon W3670 versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon E5-1620 v2 — a 12% clock advantage for the Xeon E5-1620 v2 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Xeon W3670 uses the Gulftown (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon E5-1620 v2 uses Ivy Bridge-E (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W3670 scores 6,424 against the Xeon E5-1620 v2's 6,523 — a 1.5% lead for the Xeon E5-1620 v2. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Xeon W3670 vs 10 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-1620 v2.
| Feature | Xeon W3670 | Xeon E5-1620 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12+50% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.46 GHz | 3.9 GHz+13% |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.7 GHz+16% |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total)+20% | 10 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Gulftown (2010−2011) | Ivy Bridge-E (2013) |
| PassMark | 6,424 | 6,523+2% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W3670 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon E5-1620 v2 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W3670 | Xeon E5-1620 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W3670 launched at $250 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-1620 v2 debuted at $294. At current prices ($250 vs $50), the Xeon E5-1620 v2 is $200 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W3670 delivers 25.7 pts/$ vs 130.5 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-1620 v2 — making the Xeon E5-1620 v2 the 134.2% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W3670 | Xeon E5-1620 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $250-15% | $294 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $250 | $50-80% |
| Performance per Dollar | 25.7 | 130.5+408% |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2013 |
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