Core i3-7102E vs Xeon E5450

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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 Core i3-7102E is positioned at rank 974 and the Xeon E5450 is on rank 778, so the Xeon E5450 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-7102E

#1

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

26988%

#2

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

25501%

#3

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

18516%

#4

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

5578%

#5

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

4418%

#6

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

3865%

#7

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

2214%

#8

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

2185%

#9

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1989%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1989%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1967%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1914%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1887%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1880%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1863%

#974

Core i3-7102E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $80

100%

#975

Core 2 Quad Q8400

MSRP: $183|Avg: $128

98%

#976

Pentium Dual-Core E2180

MSRP: $84|Avg: $5

97%

#977

Pentium E2180

MSRP: $84|Avg: $15

97%

#978

Pentium Dual-Core E2140

MSRP: $74|Avg: $5

95%

#979

Core i7-960

MSRP: $309|Avg: $110

95%

#980

E1-1500

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

95%

#981

Core i5-2405S

MSRP: $309|Avg: $120

95%

#982

Celeron 420

MSRP: $39|Avg: $15

94%

#983

Athlon II X4 615e

MSRP: $186|Avg: $30

94%

#984

Athlon X2 BE-2350

MSRP: $90|Avg: $10

94%

#985

Core 2 Quad Q8300

MSRP: $179|Avg: $10

93%

#986

Core i7-860

MSRP: $284|Avg: $30

92%

#987

Core i7-870

MSRP: $300|Avg: $80

91%

#988

Athlon 64 X2 5000+

MSRP: $136|Avg: $42

91%

#989

Core i3-6102E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $35

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5450

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

16098%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

3039%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2700%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

2086%

#450

EPYC 7663

MSRP: $6366|Avg: $6366

100%

#450

EPYC 9565

MSRP: $10486|Avg: $8233

100%

#452

EPYC 9755

MSRP: $12984|Avg: $10931

99%

#454

Xeon Platinum 8368

MSRP: $7214|Avg: $429

99%

#456

EPYC 9575F

MSRP: $11791|Avg: $9238

97%

#778

Xeon E5450

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#782

Xeon X3440

MSRP: $215|Avg: $16

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i3-7102E (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3L-1600, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i3-7102E	Xeon E5450
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($80)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Harpertown (2007−2008) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5450 (2007) relies on 45 nm technology and **DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard**, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i3-7102E	Xeon E5450
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($80)	✅ More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-7102E and Xeon E5450

Core i3-7102E

The Core i3-7102E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,599 points. Launch price was $225.

Xeon E5450

The Xeon E5450 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 November 2007 (18 years ago). It is based on the Harpertown (2007−2008) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 6 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard. Passmark benchmark score: 2,581 points. Launch price was $915.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-7102E packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Xeon E5450 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon E5450 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.1 GHz on the Core i3-7102E versus 3 GHz on the Xeon E5450 — a 35.3% clock advantage for the Xeon E5450. The Core i3-7102E uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5450 uses Harpertown (2007−2008) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-7102E scores 2,599 against the Xeon E5450's 2,581 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i3-7102E. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core i3-7102E vs 12 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon E5450.

Feature	Core i3-7102E	Xeon E5450
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	2.1 GHz	3 GHz+43%
Base Clock	—	3 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB	12 MB L2 Cache+300%
L2 Cache	512 kB	6 MB (total)+1100%
Process	14 nm-69%	45 nm
Architecture	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)	Harpertown (2007−2008)
PassMark	2,599	2,581
Cinebench R23 Multi	659	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,962	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,898	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: Yes (Core i3-7102E) / not specified (Xeon E5450). The Core i3-7102E includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 630), while the Xeon E5450 requires a dedicated GPU.