Xeon X5670 vs Xeon D-1622
Xeon X5670
Xeon D-1622
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 Xeon D-1622 is on rank 452, so the Xeon D-1622 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 Xeon D-1622
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X5670 | Xeon D-1622 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($30) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($170) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EP (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X5670 | Xeon D-1622 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+463%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($30) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($170) |
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 Xeon D-1622
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.
Xeon D-1622
The Xeon D-1622 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1667. Thermal design power (TDP): 40 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,205 points. Launch price was $170.
Processing Power
The Xeon X5670 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon D-1622 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon X5670 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.33 GHz on the Xeon X5670 versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon D-1622 — a 4% clock advantage for the Xeon X5670 (base: 2.93 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Xeon X5670 uses the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon D-1622 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon X5670 scores 6,160 against the Xeon D-1622's 6,205 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon D-1622. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Xeon X5670 vs 6 MB on the Xeon D-1622.
| Feature | Xeon X5670 | Xeon D-1622 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12+50% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.33 GHz+4% | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.93 GHz+13% | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total)+100% | 6 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 1 MB+300% |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Westmere-EP (2010−2011) | Broadwell (2015−2019) |
| PassMark | 6,160 | 6,205 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X5670 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon D-1622 uses FCBGA1667 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon X5670 | Xeon D-1622 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | FCBGA1667 |
| 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 (Xeon D-1622). Primary use case: Xeon X5670 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon X5670 rivals Core i7-980X.
| Feature | Xeon X5670 | Xeon D-1622 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Workstation | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon X5670 launched at $67 MSRP, while the Xeon D-1622 debuted at $195. At current prices ($30 vs $170), the Xeon X5670 is $140 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon X5670 delivers 205.3 pts/$ vs 36.5 pts/$ for the Xeon D-1622 — making the Xeon X5670 the 139.6% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon X5670 | Xeon D-1622 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $67-66% | $195 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-82% | $170 |
| Performance per Dollar | 205.3+462% | 36.5 |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2019 |
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