Xeon W3670

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon W3670

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Xeon W3670 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,668 Rank: 1136
Rank Name Score Visual
1132 Core i3-6100U 4,673
+0.1%
1133 Core i7-4510U 4,672
+0.1%
1134 Intel Core i3-7020U 4,670
+0%
1135 Core i5-2500K 4,668
+0%
1136 Xeon W3670 4,668
1137 Core i7-5600U 4,666
+-0%
1138 A10-9700 4,665
-0.1%
1139 Core i5-2310 4,664
-0.1%
1140 Core i5 760 4,662
-0.1%
1141 Pentium G3420 4,661
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon W3670 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,738 Rank: 921
Rank Name Score Visual
917 FX-8150 4,740
+0%
918 Ryzen 3 4300U 4,739
+0%
919 Pentium G4600T 4,738
+0%
920 Core i3-6100U 4,738
+0%
921 Xeon W3670 4,738
922 Core i5-7500T 4,737
+-0%
923 Pentium Gold G5400 4,736
+-0%
924 Core i7-2600 4,736
+-0%
925 Ryzen Embedded V1605B 4,735
-0.1%
926 Pentium Gold G5500 4,735
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon W3670 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,621 Rank: 1201
Rank Name Score Visual
1197 Pentium 4417U 4,627
+0.1%
1198 Pentium G3450T 4,627
+0.1%
1199 Core i7-3667U 4,626
+0.1%
1200 Celeron G1830 4,621
+0%
1201 Xeon W3670 4,621
1202 Core i3-5157U 4,618
-0.1%
1203 Athlon X4 950 4,618
-0.1%
1204 Core i3-3220T 4,617
-0.1%
1205 Xeon X5470 4,615
-0.1%
1206 Xeon E3-1230 4,614
-0.2%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Xeon W3670 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,683 Rank: 718
Rank Name Score Visual
714 Core i5-8300H 4,684
+0%
715 Core i7-7820HK 4,684
+0%
716 Xeon E3-1230 v3 4,684
+0%
717 Ryzen Embedded V1807B 4,683
+0%
718 Xeon W3670 4,683
719 Ryzen 3 7320U 4,683
+0%
720 Core i5-1035G1 4,682
+-0%
721 Ryzen 7 2800H 4,682
+-0%
722 Ryzen 5 2600H 4,681
+-0%
723 Xeon E5-2620 v2 4,681
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon W3670 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,712 Rank: 658
Rank Name Score Visual
654 Core i7-6700 4,715
+0.1%
655 Xeon E3-1276 v3 4,715
+0.1%
656 Xeon E5-2430 v2 4,714
+0%
657 Core i7-970 4,713
+0%
658 Xeon W3670 4,712
659 Ryzen Embedded V1605B 4,710
+-0%
660 Xeon D-1539 4,710
+-0%
661 Xeon E3-1285L v4 4,710
+-0%
662 Core i5-9400T 4,709
-0.1%
663 Xeon E3-1535M v6 4,709
-0.1%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon W3670 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,615 Rank: 925
Rank Name Score Visual
921 Core i5-3470 4,616
+0%
922 Core i5-3450 4,616
+0%
923 Xeon X5687 4,616
+0%
924 Core i5-7267U 4,615
+0%
925 Xeon W3670 4,615
926 Xeon D-1518 4,614
+-0%
927 Ryzen 5 3500U 4,613
+-0%
928 Ryzen 3 2200GE 4,613
+-0%
929 Core i7-6660U 4,613
+-0%
930 Core i7-2600S 4,613
+-0%

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Xeon W3670 Details

Ranking #1135 of 2060 in overall performance, the Intel Xeon W3670 presents a surprisingly balanced profile for a processor launched in August 2010. While its 6-core, 12-thread configuration may seem modest by today's standards, it was a significant step forward in server and workstation computing at the time, particularly with its support for ECC memory and triple-channel DDR3. The processor operates at a base frequency of 3.2 GHz, with a turbo boost up to 3.466 GHz, and leverages Intel's Hyper-Threading technology to deliver effective parallel processing capabilities. Built on a 32 nm process using 1.17 billion transistors, the Xeon W3670 is a product of the Gulftown architecture, designed for high-performance workloads in professional environments.

The Xeon W3670 is packaged in an FC-LGA10 socket and requires a Socket 1366 motherboard, which was a standard for high-end Intel platforms during its era. It supports up to 128 GB of DDR3 memory, with a maximum bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s across its triple-channel memory interface. Despite its age, the processor supports a wide range of modern instruction sets, including AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, and Intel's virtualization extensions such as VT-x and VT-d, making it suitable for virtualized and data-intensive applications. The TDP of 130 W indicates a power-hungry design, necessitating robust cooling solutions, particularly in multi-socket configurations.

In benchmark testing, the Xeon W3670 achieves a single-core score of 4621, placing it at #1200 in the single-core rankings. Its multicore performance scores 4738, ranking it #919 in the multicore category, which suggests that while it is no longer competitive with modern processors, it holds its own in workloads that benefit from thread-level parallelism. The overall score of 4668 places it in the middle tier of processors, outperformed by contemporary CPUs like the Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Core Ultra 7 265K but still competitive with older models such as the Core i7-5600U and Xeon X5470.

Notably, the Xeon W3670 lacks integrated graphics, requiring a discrete GPU for visual output, which aligns with its server-oriented design. However, its extensive feature set—ranging from Intel's Turbo Boost 2.0 to Intel vPro and Trusted Execution Technology—makes it a versatile option for enterprise environments where security, virtualization, and reliability are paramount. While the processor is now considered obsolete in mainstream consumer and even many professional markets, its robust ECC support and multi-threaded performance continue to make it relevant in legacy systems and specialized workstations.

As of March 2026, the Xeon W3670 remains a testament to Intel's engineering in the early 2010s, serving as a bridge between the era of multi-core optimization and the modern age of high-efficiency, high-performance computing. Its primary use cases today are limited to retro computing, legacy server upgrades, and niche applications where its specific combination of core count, memory support, and virtualization features are still valuable.
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Intel Xeon W3670

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon W3670
Cores: 6
Threads: 12
Base Frequency: 3200 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 24x (locked)
Core Name: Gulftown
Socket: Socket 1366
Package: FC-LGA10
Target Segment: Server
TDP: 130 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.244 MiB
L3 Cache: 11.444 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3

Physical Specifications

Process: 32 nm
Die Area: 239 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel

CPU Features

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX HT TBT 2.0 EIST SST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT AVX-512 AVX512F AVX512CD AVX512BW AVX512DQ AVX512VL TSX VMD NM KPT PTT MBE Ctrl DL Boost AVX512_VNNI
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