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Xeon X5670
Pentium Gold G7400E
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. The Xeon X5670 is positioned at rank #469 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5670
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Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X5670 | Pentium Gold G7400E |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Alder Lake-S (2022) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X5670 | Pentium Gold G7400E |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pentium Gold G7400E
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.
Pentium Gold G7400E
The Pentium Gold G7400E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 46 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 6,134 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Xeon X5670 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Pentium Gold G7400E offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon X5670 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.33 GHz on the Xeon X5670 versus 3.6 GHz on the Pentium Gold G7400E — a 7.8% clock advantage for the Pentium Gold G7400E (base: 2.93 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Xeon X5670 uses the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium Gold G7400E uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon X5670 scores 6,160 against the Pentium Gold G7400E's 6,134 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon X5670. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Xeon X5670 vs 6 MB (total) on the Pentium Gold G7400E.
| Feature | Xeon X5670 | Pentium Gold G7400E |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12+200% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.33 GHz | 3.6 GHz+8% |
| Base Clock | 2.93 GHz | 3.6 GHz+23% |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total)+100% | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+400% |
| Process | 32 nm | 10 nm-69% |
| Architecture | Westmere-EP (2010−2011) | Alder Lake-S (2022) |
| PassMark | 6,160 | 6,134 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 3,814 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,960 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 4,131 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X5670 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium Gold G7400E uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the Xeon X5670 versus DDR5-4800 on the Pentium Gold G7400E — the Pentium Gold G7400E supports 50% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Memory channels: 3 (Xeon X5670) vs 2 (Pentium Gold G7400E). Chipset compatibility: Intel X58,Intel 5520 (Xeon X5670) and H610,B660,H670,Z690,W680,Q670,B760,H770,Z790 (Pentium Gold G7400E).
| Feature | Xeon X5670 | Pentium Gold G7400E |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 5.0+150% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR5-4800+67% |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 3+50% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X5670) vs VT-x, VT-d (Pentium Gold G7400E). The Pentium Gold G7400E includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 710), while the Xeon X5670 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon X5670 targets Workstation, Pentium Gold G7400E targets Embedded. Direct competitor: Xeon X5670 rivals Core i7-980X.
| Feature | Xeon X5670 | Pentium Gold G7400E |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel UHD Graphics 710 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Workstation | Embedded |
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