CPU
GPU
Xeon W3680
Core i7-4770
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 W3680 is positioned at rank 817 and the Core i7-4770 is on rank 721, so the Core i7-4770 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W3680
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4770
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W3680 | Core i7-4770 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($26) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Gulftown (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W3680 | Core i7-4770 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+91%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($26) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($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 W3680 and Core i7-4770
Xeon W3680
The Xeon W3680 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Gulftown (2010−2011) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.33 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 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: 7,025 points. Launch price was $350.
Core i7-4770
The Core i7-4770 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 84 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 7,055 points. Launch price was $500.
Processing Power
The Xeon W3680 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i7-4770 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon W3680 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Xeon W3680 versus 3.9 GHz on the Core i7-4770 — a 8% clock advantage for the Core i7-4770 (base: 3.33 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Xeon W3680 uses the Gulftown (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i7-4770 uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W3680 scores 7,025 against the Core i7-4770's 7,055 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i7-4770. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Xeon W3680 vs 8192 kB (total) on the Core i7-4770.
| Feature | Xeon W3680 | Core i7-4770 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12+50% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.9 GHz+8% |
| Base Clock | 3.33 GHz | 3.4 GHz+2% |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total)+50% | 8192 kB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Gulftown (2010−2011) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 7,025 | 7,055 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W3680 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i7-4770 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W3680 | Core i7-4770 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W3680 launched at $594 MSRP, while the Core i7-4770 debuted at $303. At current prices ($26 vs $50), the Xeon W3680 is $24 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W3680 delivers 270.2 pts/$ vs 141.1 pts/$ for the Core i7-4770 — making the Xeon W3680 the 62.8% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W3680 | Core i7-4770 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $594 | $303-49% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $26-48% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 270.2+91% | 141.1 |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2013 |
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