Xeon X5670 vs Core i5-8350U
Xeon X5670
Core i5-8350U
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 X5670 is positioned at rank 469 and the Core i5-8350U is on rank 866, so the Xeon X5670 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5670
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-8350U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X5670 | Core i5-8350U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EP (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake Refresh (2017−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X5670 | Core i5-8350U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 X5670 and Core i5-8350U
Xeon X5670
The Xeon X5670 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 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.93 GHz, with boost up to 3.33 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: 6,160 points. Launch price was $67.
Core i5-8350U
The Core i5-8350U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 August 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake Refresh (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 6,102 points. Launch price was $297.
Processing Power
The Xeon X5670 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i5-8350U offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon X5670 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.33 GHz on the Xeon X5670 versus 3.6 GHz on the Core i5-8350U — a 7.8% clock advantage for the Core i5-8350U (base: 2.93 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The Xeon X5670 uses the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i5-8350U uses Kaby Lake Refresh (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon X5670 scores 6,160 against the Core i5-8350U's 6,102 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon X5670. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Xeon X5670 vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-8350U.
| Feature | Xeon X5670 | Core i5-8350U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12+50% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.33 GHz | 3.6 GHz+8% |
| Base Clock | 2.93 GHz+72% | 1.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total)+100% | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Westmere-EP (2010−2011) | Kaby Lake Refresh (2017−2019) |
| PassMark | 6,160 | 6,102 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X5670 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-8350U uses BGA1356 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon X5670 | Core i5-8350U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | BGA1356 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | — |
| RAM Channels | 3 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X5670) / not specified (Core i5-8350U). Primary use case: Xeon X5670 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon X5670 rivals Core i7-980X.
| Feature | Xeon X5670 | Core i5-8350U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Workstation | — |
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