Xeon W3670 vs Xeon E5-2608L V3
Xeon W3670
Xeon E5-2608L V3
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 E5-2608L V3 is on rank 450, so the Xeon E5-2608L V3 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W3670
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2608L V3
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W3670 | Xeon E5-2608L V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($250) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Gulftown (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W3670 | Xeon E5-2608L V3 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Xeon E5-2608L V3
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 E5-2608L V3
The Xeon E5-2608L V3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011-3. Thermal design power (TDP): 52 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 6,415 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon W3670 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, matching the Xeon E5-2608L V3's 6 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.46 GHz on the Xeon W3670 versus 2 GHz on the Xeon E5-2608L V3 — a 53.5% clock advantage for the Xeon W3670. The Xeon W3670 uses the Gulftown (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon E5-2608L V3 uses Haswell-EP (2014−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W3670 scores 6,424 against the Xeon E5-2608L V3's 6,415 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon W3670. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Xeon W3670 vs 15 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2608L V3.
| Feature | Xeon W3670 | Xeon E5-2608L V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 6 |
| Boost Clock | 3.46 GHz+73% | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | 15 MB (total)+25% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Gulftown (2010−2011) | Haswell-EP (2014−2015) |
| PassMark | 6,424 | 6,415 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W3670 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon E5-2608L V3 uses LGA2011-3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W3670 | Xeon E5-2608L V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | LGA2011-3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
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