Xeon X5570 vs FX-9830P

CPU

GPU

Xeon X5570

4 Cores8 Thrd95 WWMax: 3.33 GHz2009

FX-9830P

4 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2016

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon X5570

4 / 8

3,306

+0.2%

3,298

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 FX-9830P is on rank 835, so the Xeon X5570 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 X5570

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

12572%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

2374%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2109%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1629%

#399

Xeon W-3365

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $3499

99%

#400

EPYC 7713P

MSRP: $5010|Avg: $2443

98%

#401

Xeon W-2145

MSRP: $1113|Avg: $145

98%

#402

EPYC 9475F

MSRP: $7592|Avg: $7592

98%

#403

Xeon Gold 6554S

MSRP: $3157|Avg: $2836

97%

#405

Xeon 6737P

MSRP: $4995|Avg: $4995

96%

#406

Xeon Gold 6342

MSRP: $2977|Avg: $3000

96%

#679

Xeon X5570

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#683

Xeon E5-1603 v3

MSRP: $273|Avg: $40

99%

#684

Xeon E3-1270

MSRP: $330|Avg: $178

99%

#691

Xeon E5-1650 v2

MSRP: $583|Avg: $60

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar FX-9830P

#823

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1334%

#824

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1315%

#825

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1207%

#826

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1201%

#827

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1190%

#829

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1150%

#830

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1102%

#831

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1101%

#832

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1071%

#835

FX-9830P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

100%

#836

Celeron M P4600

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

100%

#838

Celeron 887

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

99%

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 FX-9830P (2016) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon X5570	FX-9830P
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($45)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Gainestown (2009−2010) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon X5570 (2009) relies on 45 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon X5570	FX-9830P
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($45)

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 X5570 Benchmark Check

FX-9830P Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon X5570 and FX-9830P

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.

FX-9830P

The FX-9830P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 31 May 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB (per module). Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,298 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Xeon X5570 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the FX-9830P's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.33 GHz on the Xeon X5570 versus 3.7 GHz on the FX-9830P — a 10.5% clock advantage for the FX-9830P (base: 2.93 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Xeon X5570 uses the Gainestown (2009−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the FX-9830P uses Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon X5570 scores 3,306 against the FX-9830P's 3,298 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon X5570.

Feature	Xeon X5570	FX-9830P
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 4
Boost Clock	3.33 GHz	3.7 GHz+11%
Base Clock	2.93 GHz	3 GHz+2%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	—
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	1 MB (per module)+300%
Process	45 nm	28 nm-38%
Architecture	Gainestown (2009−2010)	Bristol Ridge (2016−2019)
PassMark	3,306	3,298

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon X5570 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the FX-9830P uses FP4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon X5570	FX-9830P
Socket	LGA1366	FP4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333	—
RAM Channels	3	—
ECC Support	✅	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X5570) / not specified (FX-9830P). Primary use case: Xeon X5570 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon X5570 rivals Core i3-2100.