CPU
GPU
Xeon X5570
Opteron 4386
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 Opteron 4386 is on rank 945, so the Xeon X5570 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 Opteron 4386
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X5570 | Opteron 4386 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($459) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Gainestown (2009−2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Seoul (2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X5570 | Opteron 4386 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($459) |
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 Opteron 4386
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.
Opteron 4386
The Opteron 4386 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Seoul (2012) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total). L2 cache: 8192 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: C32. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,273 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon X5570 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Opteron 4386 offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the Opteron 4386 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.33 GHz on the Xeon X5570 versus 3.8 GHz on the Opteron 4386 — a 13.2% clock advantage for the Opteron 4386 (base: 2.93 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Xeon X5570 uses the Gainestown (2009−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Opteron 4386 uses Seoul (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon X5570 scores 3,306 against the Opteron 4386's 3,273 — a 1% lead for the Xeon X5570. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon X5570 vs 8192 kB (total) on the Opteron 4386.
| Feature | Xeon X5570 | Opteron 4386 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 8 / 8+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.33 GHz | 3.8 GHz+14% |
| Base Clock | 2.93 GHz | 3.1 GHz+6% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 8192 kB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 8192 kB+3100% |
| Process | 45 nm | 32 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Gainestown (2009−2010) | Seoul (2012) |
| PassMark | 3,306+1% | 3,273 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X5570 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Opteron 4386 uses C32 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. Memory channels: 3 (Xeon X5570) vs 2 (Opteron 4386).
| Feature | Xeon X5570 | Opteron 4386 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | C32 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR3-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 3+50% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 42 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X5570) vs AMD-V (Opteron 4386). Primary use case: Xeon X5570 targets Workstation, Opteron 4386 targets Server. Direct competitor: Xeon X5570 rivals Core i3-2100.
| Feature | Xeon X5570 | Opteron 4386 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Workstation | Server |
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