Product Comparison: Intel Xeon W3670 vs Intel Xeon W3690


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General Specifications
Brand
Intel
Intel
Model
Xeon W3670
Xeon W3690
Origin
Costa Rica
Costa Rica
About the Product
The Intel Xeon W3670 was a server/workstation processor with 6 cores. It is part of the Xeon lineup, using the Gulftown architecture with Socket 1366. Thanks to Intel Hyper-Threading the core-count is effectively doubled, to 12 threads.
The Intel Xeon W3690 was a server/workstation processor with 6 cores. It is part of the Xeon lineup, using the Gulftown architecture with Socket 1366. Thanks to Intel Hyper-Threading the core-count is effectively doubled, to 12 threads.
Package Size
Height
4.7 in.
4.7 in.
Width
3.9 in.
3.9 in.
Depth
2.8 in.
2.8 in.
Weight
1.4 lbs.
1.4 lbs.

Intel Xeon W3670

Intel Xeon W3690

Intel Xeon W3670

Intel Xeon W3690

Intel Xeon W3670

Intel Xeon W3690

Details
Socket
FCLGA1366
FCLGA1366
Lithography
32 nm
32 nm
Type of Processors
Server
Server
Code Name
Westmere EP
Gulftown
What customers say about "Details"
Intel Xeon W3670 CPU Processor
  • Replaced an i7 930 with this processor and it is working great so far. Easy to install.
  • This Xeon W3670 is a beast! Installation was easy!
  • These CPU was perfect for my workstation.
  • Works great with my board. Easy installation.
  • I installed this process, my workstation crashes every time.
Intel Xeon W3690 CPU Processor
  • Works well. Easy to install. As advertised.
  • I'm running this CPU in an ASUS mobo.
  • Worked perfectly! Installation was easy.
  • Fast best CPU out for my motherboard.
  • It's just a monster of a CPU. Easy to install.
Technical Specifications
CPU Cores
6
6
CPU Threads
12
12
Clock Speed
3.2 GHz
3.46 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed
3.46 GHz
3.73 GHz
Max TDP
130 W
130 W
Max Temperature
67.9 °C
67.9 °C
Data Width
64 bits
64 bits
Virtualization Technology
Yes
Yes

Intel Xeon W3670

Intel Xeon W3690

Intel Xeon W3670

Intel Xeon W3690

Intel Xeon W3670

Intel Xeon W3690

Intel Xeon W3670

Intel Xeon W3690

Intel Xeon W3670

Intel Xeon W3690

What customers say about "Technical Specifications"
Intel Xeon W3670 CPU Processor
  • This CPU works great and very fast.
  • Quality product. Fast. Powerful.
  • Works as promised. Really fast for my needs.
  • Awesome! Great CPU with good speeds.
  • I haven't had any problems with this CPU, works fast!
Intel Xeon W3690 CPU Processor
  • All works realiable and very fast with this processor.
  • Very fast, running smooth. Perfect.
  • It is blazingly fast for my needs.
  • Lightening fast. I recommend this CPU.
  • Works super fast. Good CPU for my tasks.
Cache And Memory Specifications
L1 Cache Size
384 kB
384 kB
L2 Cache Size
1500 kB
1500 kB
L3 Cache Size
12000 kB
12000 kB
Max Memory Size
24 GB
24 GB
Memory Types
DDR3
DDR3
Max Memory Channels
3
3
Max Memory Bandwidth
25.6 GB/s
32 GB/s

Intel Xeon W3670

Intel Xeon W3690

Intel Xeon W3670

Intel Xeon W3690

What customers say about "Cache And Memory Specifications"
Intel Xeon W3670 CPU Processor
  • Still a great CPU to update an older machine. Good works with DDR3 memory.
  • Stable and durable chip. Has good memory support.
  • Runs cool in my large case. Supported DDR3-1333 memory. I like it.
  • I highly recommend this processor for anyone. Works well with my DDR3 memory type.
  • Chip stopped working 2 months after I got it and doesn't support most DDR3 memory types.
Intel Xeon W3690 CPU Processor
  • Had no issues with it. Good memory support.
  • I purchased this processor with Asus motherboard. Works with my memory. Happy!
  • A beast processor. Has great support memory.
  • This is the best CPU out in the market. Works fine with my DDR3 memory. Highly recommend.
  • Shows missing some GB of RAM when I installed this CPU.
Supported Technologies
Execute Disable Bit / Virus Protection
Yes
Yes
Turbo Boost / Turbo Core
Yes
Yes
Enhanced SpeedStep / PowerNow!
Yes
Yes
Hyper-Threading / HyperTransport
Yes
Yes
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
3 year(s)
3 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
CE, FCC
Other Information
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