Xeon X3370 vs Core i5-670

Xeon X3370

95 WW2008

Core i5-670

2 Cores4 Thrd73 WWMax: 3.73 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon X3370

2,544

0.0%

2,553

+0.4%

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 X3370 is positioned at rank 787 and the Core i5-670 is on rank 1013, so the Xeon X3370 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon X3370

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

16338%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

3085%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2741%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

2117%

#456

EPYC 9575F

MSRP: $11791|Avg: $9238

99%

#457

EPYC 7642

MSRP: $4775|Avg: $850

98%

#458

EPYC 7573X

MSRP: $5590|Avg: $3580

98%

#459

Xeon Platinum 8568Y+

MSRP: $6497|Avg: $6497

96%

#787

Xeon X3370

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#796

Xeon E-2276M

MSRP: $939|Avg: $124

98%

#797

Xeon W3580

MSRP: $294|Avg: $30

97%

#798

Xeon W3690

MSRP: $583|Avg: $140

97%

#800

Xeon E5-2428L

MSRP: $692|Avg: $42

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-670

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

34674%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

32763%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

23789%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

7167%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

5677%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

4966%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

2844%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

2807%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

2556%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

2556%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

2527%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

2459%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

2425%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

2415%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

2393%

#1013

Core i5-670

MSRP: $284|Avg: $100

100%

#1014

Core i5-680

MSRP: $294|Avg: $10

99%

#1015

Core 2 Duo E4300

MSRP: $113|Avg: $5

99%

#1017

Core 2 Duo E4500

MSRP: $133|Avg: $10

97%

#1019

Core 2 Duo E7600

MSRP: $133|Avg: $50

96%

#1020

Core i7-3970X

MSRP: $990|Avg: $60

96%

#1021

Core 2 Duo E8700

MSRP: $256|Avg: $30

96%

#1022

Core 2 Duo E6550

MSRP: $163|Avg: $20

95%

#1023

Phenom X3 8450

MSRP: $145|Avg: $147

94%

#1024

Core i7-3960X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $60

94%

#1025

Celeron 2.70

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

93%

#1027

A10 PRO-7850B

MSRP: $426|Avg: $140

90%

#1028

Core 2 Quad Q8200

MSRP: $224|Avg: $36

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon X3370 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon X3370	Core i5-670
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($100)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Clarkdale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-670 ($100), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($100 less, Infinity% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon X3370	Core i5-670
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($100)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Xeon X3370 Benchmark Check

Core i5-670 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon X3370 and Core i5-670

Xeon X3370

The Xeon X3370 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 3 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,544 points. Launch price was $800.

Core i5-670

The Core i5-670 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Clarkdale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.46 GHz, with boost up to 3.73 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1156. Thermal design power (TDP): 73 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,553 points. Launch price was $252.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-670 is built on the Clarkdale (2010−2011) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon X3370 scores 2,544 against the Core i5-670's 2,553 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i5-670. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon X3370 vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i5-670.

Feature	Xeon X3370	Core i5-670
Cores / Threads	—	2 / 4
Boost Clock	—	3.73 GHz
Base Clock	3 GHz	3.46 GHz+15%
L3 Cache	12 MB L2 Cache+200%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	256 kB (per core)
Process	45 nm	32 nm-29%
Architecture	—	Clarkdale (2010−2011)
PassMark	2,544	2,553
Geekbench 6 Single	—	638

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon X3370 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-670 uses LGA1156 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon X3370	Core i5-670
Socket	LGA775	LGA1156
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon X3370) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-670). The Core i5-670 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics), while the Xeon X3370 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-670 targets Legacy Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-670 rivals Phenom II X4 955.