CPU
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Xeon X5570
Core i3-4130
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 X5570 is positioned at rank 679 and the Core i3-4130 is on rank 615, so the Core i3-4130 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5570
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-4130
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X5570 | Core i3-4130 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($55) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Gainestown (2009−2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X5570 | Core i3-4130 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($55) |
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 X5570 and Core i3-4130
Xeon X5570
The Xeon X5570 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 March 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Gainestown (2009−2010) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.93 GHz, with boost up to 3.33 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,306 points. Launch price was $49.
Core i3-4130
The Core i3-4130 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 54 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,334 points. Launch price was $120.
Processing Power
The Xeon X5570 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i3-4130 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon X5570 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.33 GHz on the Xeon X5570 versus 3.4 GHz on the Core i3-4130 — a 2.1% clock advantage for the Core i3-4130 (base: 2.93 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Xeon X5570 uses the Gainestown (2009−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i3-4130 uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon X5570 scores 3,306 against the Core i3-4130's 3,334 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i3-4130. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon X5570 vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-4130.
| Feature | Xeon X5570 | Core i3-4130 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.33 GHz | 3.4 GHz+2% |
| Base Clock | 2.93 GHz | 3.4 GHz+16% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+167% | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 22 nm-51% |
| Architecture | Gainestown (2009−2010) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 3,306 | 3,334 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 2,036 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,046 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X5570 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i3-4130 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. Memory channels: 3 (Xeon X5570) vs 2 (Core i3-4130). Chipset compatibility: Intel X58,Intel 5520 (Xeon X5570) and H81,B85,H87,Z87,H97,Z97 (Core i3-4130).
| Feature | Xeon X5570 | Core i3-4130 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 3+50% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X5570) vs VT-x (Core i3-4130). The Core i3-4130 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4400), while the Xeon X5570 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon X5570 targets Workstation, Core i3-4130 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Xeon X5570 rivals Core i3-2100; Core i3-4130 rivals FX-4130.
| Feature | Xeon X5570 | Core i3-4130 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics 4400 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x |
| Target Use | Workstation | Budget |
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