Xeon W3670 vs Xeon X5675
Xeon W3670
Xeon X5675
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 X5675 is on rank 998, 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 X5675
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W3670 | Xeon X5675 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($250) | ✅ More affordable ($22) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Gulftown (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EP (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W3670 | Xeon X5675 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1035%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($250) | ✅ More affordable ($22) |
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 X5675
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 X5675
The Xeon X5675 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 February 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.06 GHz, with boost up to 3.46 GHz. L3 cache: 12288 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,418 points. Launch price was $162.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon W3670 and Xeon X5675 share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.46 GHz on the Xeon W3670 versus 3.46 GHz on the Xeon X5675 — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3.06 GHz). The Xeon W3670 uses the Gulftown (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon X5675 uses Westmere-EP (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W3670 scores 6,424 against the Xeon X5675's 6,418 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon W3670. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Xeon W3670 vs 12288 kB (total) on the Xeon X5675.
| Feature | Xeon W3670 | Xeon X5675 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 3.46 GHz | 3.46 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+5% | 3.06 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | 12288 kB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Gulftown (2010−2011) | Westmere-EP (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 6,424 | 6,418 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA1366 socket with PCIe 2.0.
| Feature | Xeon W3670 | Xeon X5675 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | LGA1366 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1333 |
| RAM Channels | — | 3 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon W3670) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X5675). Primary use case: Xeon X5675 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon X5675 rivals Core i7-980X.
| Feature | Xeon W3670 | Xeon X5675 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Workstation |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W3670 launched at $250 MSRP, while the Xeon X5675 debuted at $1440. At current prices ($250 vs $22), the Xeon X5675 is $228 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W3670 delivers 25.7 pts/$ vs 291.7 pts/$ for the Xeon X5675 — making the Xeon X5675 the 167.6% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W3670 | Xeon X5675 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $250-83% | $1440 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $250 | $22-91% |
| Performance per Dollar | 25.7 | 291.7+1035% |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2011 |
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