CPU
GPU
Xeon X5647
FX-6330
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 X5647 is positioned at rank 593 and the FX-6330 is on rank 494, so the FX-6330 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5647
Performance Per Dollar FX-6330
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X5647 | FX-6330 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EP (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Vishera (2012−2015) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X5647 | FX-6330 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) |
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 X5647 and FX-6330
Xeon X5647
The Xeon X5647 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 February 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.93 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,441 points. Launch price was $175.
FX-6330
The FX-6330 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 15 December 2015 (9 years ago). It is based on the Vishera (2012−2015) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,433 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Xeon X5647 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the FX-6330 offers 6 cores / 6 threads — the FX-6330 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon X5647 versus 4.2 GHz on the FX-6330 — a 27% clock advantage for the FX-6330 (base: 2.93 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Xeon X5647 uses the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the FX-6330 uses Vishera (2012−2015) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon X5647 scores 4,441 against the FX-6330's 4,433 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon X5647. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Xeon X5647 vs 8 MB (total) on the FX-6330.
| Feature | Xeon X5647 | FX-6330 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 6 / 6+50% |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 4.2 GHz+31% |
| Base Clock | 2.93 GHz | 3.6 GHz+23% |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total)+50% | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 6 MB+2300% |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Westmere-EP (2010−2011) | Vishera (2012−2015) |
| PassMark | 4,441 | 4,433 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X5647 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the FX-6330 uses AM3+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon X5647 | FX-6330 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | AM3+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+150% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | — |
| RAM Channels | 3 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon X5647) / not specified (FX-6330). Primary use case: Xeon X5647 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon X5647 rivals Core i7-980X.
| Feature | Xeon X5647 | FX-6330 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Workstation | — |
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