Xeon X5670 vs Xeon E5-2440
Xeon X5670
Xeon E5-2440
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 E5-2440 is on rank 907, 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 Xeon E5-2440
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X5670 | Xeon E5-2440 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($30) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($249) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EP (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X5670 | Xeon E5-2440 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+739%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($30) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($249) |
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 E5-2440
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 E5-2440
The Xeon E5-2440 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 May 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 15360 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,091 points. Launch price was $295.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon X5670 and Xeon E5-2440 share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.33 GHz on the Xeon X5670 versus 2.9 GHz on the Xeon E5-2440 — a 13.8% clock advantage for the Xeon X5670 (base: 2.93 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Xeon X5670 uses the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon E5-2440 uses Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon X5670 scores 6,160 against the Xeon E5-2440's 6,091 — a 1.1% lead for the Xeon X5670. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Xeon X5670 vs 15360 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2440.
| Feature | Xeon X5670 | Xeon E5-2440 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 3.33 GHz+15% | 2.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.93 GHz+22% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | 15360 kB (total)+25% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Westmere-EP (2010−2011) | Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) |
| PassMark | 6,160+1% | 6,091 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X5670 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon E5-2440 uses LGA1356 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon X5670 | Xeon E5-2440 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | LGA1356 |
| 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 X5670) / not specified (Xeon E5-2440). Primary use case: Xeon X5670 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon X5670 rivals Core i7-980X.
| Feature | Xeon X5670 | Xeon E5-2440 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 E5-2440 debuted at $728. At current prices ($30 vs $249), the Xeon X5670 is $219 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon X5670 delivers 205.3 pts/$ vs 24.5 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-2440 — making the Xeon X5670 the 157.4% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon X5670 | Xeon E5-2440 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $67-91% | $728 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-88% | $249 |
| Performance per Dollar | 205.3+738% | 24.5 |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2012 |
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