Xeon X5675 vs Xeon W3670
Xeon X5675
Xeon W3670
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 W3670 is on rank 543, so the Xeon W3670 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 W3670
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X5675 | Xeon W3670 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($22) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($250) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EP (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Gulftown (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X5675 | Xeon W3670 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1035%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($22) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($250) |
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 W3670
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 W3670
The Xeon W3670 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 August 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Gulftown (2010−2011) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.46 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,424 points. Launch price was $295.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon X5675 and Xeon W3670 share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.46 GHz on the Xeon X5675 versus 3.46 GHz on the Xeon W3670 — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.06 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Xeon X5675 uses the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon W3670 uses Gulftown (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon X5675 scores 6,418 against the Xeon W3670's 6,424 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon W3670. L3 cache: 12288 kB (total) on the Xeon X5675 vs 12 MB (total) on the Xeon W3670.
| Feature | Xeon X5675 | Xeon W3670 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 3.46 GHz | 3.46 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.06 GHz | 3.2 GHz+5% |
| L3 Cache | 12288 kB (total) | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Westmere-EP (2010−2011) | Gulftown (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 6,418 | 6,424 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA1366 socket with PCIe 2.0.
| Feature | Xeon X5675 | Xeon W3670 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | LGA1366 |
| 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 W3670). Primary use case: Xeon X5675 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon X5675 rivals Core i7-980X.
| Feature | Xeon X5675 | Xeon W3670 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 W3670 debuted at $250. At current prices ($22 vs $250), the Xeon X5675 is $228 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon X5675 delivers 291.7 pts/$ vs 25.7 pts/$ for the Xeon W3670 — making the Xeon X5675 the 167.6% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon X5675 | Xeon W3670 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1440 | $250-83% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $22-91% | $250 |
| Performance per Dollar | 291.7+1035% | 25.7 |
| Release Date | 2011 | 2010 |
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