Xeon X5667 vs Opteron 6220
Xeon X5667
Opteron 6220
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 X5667 is positioned at rank 579 and the Opteron 6220 is on rank 71, so the Opteron 6220 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5667
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 6220
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X5667 | Opteron 6220 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($239) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EP (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Interlagos (2011−2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X5667 | Opteron 6220 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($239) |
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 X5667 and Opteron 6220
Xeon X5667
The Xeon X5667 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.06 GHz, with boost up to 3.46 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,697 points. Launch price was $80.
Opteron 6220
The Opteron 6220 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 14 November 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Interlagos (2011−2012) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per module). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: G34. Thermal design power (TDP): 115 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,753 points. Launch price was $523.
Processing Power
The Xeon X5667 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Opteron 6220 offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the Opteron 6220 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.46 GHz on the Xeon X5667 versus 3.6 GHz on the Opteron 6220 — a 4% clock advantage for the Opteron 6220 (base: 3.06 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Xeon X5667 uses the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Opteron 6220 uses Interlagos (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon X5667 scores 4,697 against the Opteron 6220's 4,753 — a 1.2% lead for the Opteron 6220. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Xeon X5667 vs 8 MB (total) on the Opteron 6220.
| Feature | Xeon X5667 | Opteron 6220 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 8 / 8+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.46 GHz | 3.6 GHz+4% |
| Base Clock | 3.06 GHz+2% | 3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total)+50% | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 2 MB (per module)+700% |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Westmere-EP (2010−2011) | Interlagos (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 4,697 | 4,753+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X5667 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Opteron 6220 uses G34 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon X5667 | Opteron 6220 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | G34 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | — |
| RAM Channels | 3 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X5667) / not specified (Opteron 6220). Primary use case: Xeon X5667 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon X5667 rivals Core i7-980X.
| Feature | Xeon X5667 | Opteron 6220 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Workstation | — |
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