Xeon W3670 vs Xeon E7330
Xeon W3670
Xeon E7330
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 E7330 is on rank 86, so the Xeon E7330 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 E7330
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W3670 | Xeon E7330 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($250) | ✅ More affordable ($60) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Gulftown (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W3670 | Xeon E7330 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+321%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($250) | ✅ More affordable ($60) |
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 E7330
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 E7330
The Xeon E7330 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA604. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 6,491 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon W3670 is built on the Gulftown (2010−2011) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon W3670 scores 6,424 against the Xeon E7330's 6,491 — a 1% lead for the Xeon E7330. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Xeon W3670 vs 6 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon E7330.
| Feature | Xeon W3670 | Xeon E7330 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | — |
| Boost Clock | 3.46 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+33% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total)+100% | 6 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | — |
| Process | 32 nm-51% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Gulftown (2010−2011) | — |
| PassMark | 6,424 | 6,491+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W3670 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon E7330 uses PGA604 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W3670 | Xeon E7330 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | PGA604 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W3670 launched at $250 MSRP, while the Xeon E7330 debuted at $64. At current prices ($250 vs $60), the Xeon E7330 is $190 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W3670 delivers 25.7 pts/$ vs 108.2 pts/$ for the Xeon E7330 — making the Xeon E7330 the 123.2% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W3670 | Xeon E7330 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $250 | $64-74% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $250 | $60-76% |
| Performance per Dollar | 25.7 | 108.2+321% |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2007 |
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