Xeon X3370 vs Core i7-7Y75

Xeon X3370

95 WW2008

Core i7-7Y75

2 Cores4 Thrd4.5 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2016

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon X3370

2,544

+0.4%

2,534

0.0%

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 i7-7Y75 is on rank 1181, 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 i7-7Y75

#1169

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

4549%

#1170

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4482%

#1171

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

4115%

#1172

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

4096%

#1173

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

4059%

#1175

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3919%

#1176

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3758%

#1177

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3752%

#1178

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3651%

#1181

Core i7-7Y75

MSRP: $393|Avg: $285

100%

#1183

Core i7-4500U

MSRP: $398|Avg: N/A

97%

#1185

Athlon Neo X2 L325

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

95%

#1186

Core i3-2370M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

94%

#1187

Core i3-3217UE

MSRP: $225|Avg: $35

94%

#1188

Celeron T3000

MSRP: $150|Avg: $54

93%

#1189

Core m7-6Y75

MSRP: $393|Avg: $393

93%

#1190

Core M-5Y10

MSRP: $281|Avg: $20

91%

#1193

Celeron 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

87%

#1194

Pentium T3400

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

87%

#1195

Core 2 Solo SU3500

MSRP: $262|Avg: $15

87%

#1196

Core 2 Duo E8335

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

85%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i7-7Y75 (2016) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon X3370	Core i7-7Y75
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($285)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon X3370 (2008) relies on 45 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon X3370	Core i7-7Y75
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($285)

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 i7-7Y75 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon X3370 and Core i7-7Y75

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 i7-7Y75

The Core i7-7Y75 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 August 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 4.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,534 points. Launch price was $393.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-7Y75 is built on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon X3370 scores 2,544 against the Core i7-7Y75's 2,534 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon X3370. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon X3370 vs 4 MB on the Core i7-7Y75.

Feature	Xeon X3370	Core i7-7Y75
Cores / Threads	—	2 / 4
Boost Clock	—	3.6 GHz
Base Clock	3 GHz+131%	1.3 GHz
L3 Cache	12 MB L2 Cache+200%	4 MB
L2 Cache	—	512 kB
Process	45 nm	14 nm-69%
Architecture	—	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
PassMark	2,544	2,534

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon X3370 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i7-7Y75 uses FCBGA1515 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.