Xeon X5675 vs Xeon E7330
Xeon X5675
Xeon E7330
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 X5675 is positioned at rank 998 and the Xeon E7330 is on rank 86, so the Xeon E7330 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5675
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7330
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X5675 | Xeon E7330 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($22) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EP (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X5675 | Xeon E7330 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+170%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($22) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) |
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 X5675 and Xeon E7330
Xeon X5675
The Xeon X5675 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 February 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.06 GHz, with boost up to 3.46 GHz. L3 cache: 12288 kB (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: 6,418 points. Launch price was $162.
Xeon E7330
The Xeon E7330 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA604. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 6,491 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon X5675 is built on the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon X5675 scores 6,418 against the Xeon E7330's 6,491 — a 1.1% lead for the Xeon E7330. L3 cache: 12288 kB (total) on the Xeon X5675 vs 6 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon E7330.
| Feature | Xeon X5675 | Xeon E7330 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | — |
| Boost Clock | 3.46 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 3.06 GHz+28% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12288 kB (total)+100% | 6 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | — |
| Process | 32 nm-51% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Westmere-EP (2010−2011) | — |
| PassMark | 6,418 | 6,491+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X5675 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon E7330 uses PGA604 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon X5675 | Xeon E7330 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | PGA604 |
| 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 X5675) / not specified (Xeon E7330). Primary use case: Xeon X5675 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon X5675 rivals Core i7-980X.
| Feature | Xeon X5675 | Xeon E7330 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Workstation | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon X5675 launched at $1440 MSRP, while the Xeon E7330 debuted at $64. At current prices ($22 vs $60), the Xeon X5675 is $38 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon X5675 delivers 291.7 pts/$ vs 108.2 pts/$ for the Xeon E7330 — making the Xeon X5675 the 91.8% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon X5675 | Xeon E7330 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1440 | $64-96% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $22-63% | $60 |
| Performance per Dollar | 291.7+170% | 108.2 |
| Release Date | 2011 | 2007 |
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