Core i5-4400E vs Xeon W3570

Core i5-4400E

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2013

Xeon W3570

4 Cores8 Thrd130 WWMax: 3.46 GHz2009

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-4400E

2 / 4

3,251

0.0%

3,267

+0.5%

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 Core i5-4400E is positioned at rank 1032 and the Xeon W3570 is on rank 1011, so the Xeon W3570 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 i5-4400E

#1020

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2401%

#1021

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2366%

#1022

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2172%

#1023

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2162%

#1024

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2142%

#1026

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2069%

#1027

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1984%

#1028

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1980%

#1029

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1927%

#1032

Core i5-4400E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $50

100%

#1034

Pentium Dual Core T4400

MSRP: $107|Avg: $5

98%

#1037

Core i7-8665UE

MSRP: $409|Avg: $409

97%

#1038

Celeron T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

96%

#1039

Celeron Dual-Core T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $30

96%

#1042

Core i7-3612QE

MSRP: $426|Avg: $50

95%

#1043

A10-7300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

95%

#1044

Pentium Dual Core T4200

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

94%

#1045

A6 Micro-6500T

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

94%

#1046

Pentium N3520

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

94%

#1047

E2-3800

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon W3570

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

63554%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

12000%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

10661%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

8236%

#540

Xeon E7-8891 v3

MSRP: $6841|Avg: $418

97%

#541

Xeon E5-4669 v4

MSRP: $7007|Avg: $300

76%

#1011

Xeon W3570

MSRP: $999|Avg: $15

100%

#1013

Xeon E5-4620

MSRP: $2141|Avg: $400

95%

#1014

Xeon E5-2680

MSRP: $3226|Avg: $40

88%

#1016

Xeon E5-4640

MSRP: $2725|Avg: N/A

79%

#1018

Xeon E5-4650

MSRP: $3616|Avg: $71

73%

#1019

Xeon E5-4655 v4

MSRP: $4616|Avg: N/A

72%

#1020

Xeon E5-4650L

MSRP: $3616|Avg: N/A

72%

#1021

Xeon E-2224

MSRP: $3226|Avg: $195

68%

#1022

Athlon MP 2400+

MSRP: $151|Avg: $20

62%

#1023

Xeon E5-2640 v2

MSRP: $4115|Avg: $530

57%

#1024

Xeon E5-2650L v2

MSRP: $4115|Avg: $1078

57%

#1025

Opteron 142

MSRP: $292|Avg: $20

46%

#1026

Athlon MP 2800+

MSRP: $275|Avg: $10

42%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($15) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon W3570 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i5-4400E	Xeon W3570
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)	✅ More affordable ($15)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Bloomfield (2008−2010) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-4400E ($50), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($35 less, 233% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i5-4400E	Xeon W3570
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+235%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)	✅ More affordable ($15)

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.

Core i5-4400E Benchmark Check

Xeon W3570 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-4400E and Xeon W3570

Core i5-4400E

The Core i5-4400E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 October 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1364. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB + 3 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,251 points. Launch price was $266.

Xeon W3570

The Xeon W3570 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 March 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Bloomfield (2008−2010) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.46 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,267 points. Launch price was $480.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-4400E packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Xeon W3570 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon W3570 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Core i5-4400E versus 3.46 GHz on the Xeon W3570 — a 4.7% clock advantage for the Xeon W3570 (base: 2.7 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core i5-4400E uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon W3570 uses Bloomfield (2008−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-4400E scores 3,251 against the Xeon W3570's 3,267 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon W3570. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core i5-4400E vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon W3570.

Feature	Core i5-4400E	Xeon W3570
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 8+100%
Boost Clock	3.3 GHz	3.46 GHz+5%
Base Clock	2.7 GHz	3.2 GHz+19%
L3 Cache	3 MB	8 MB (total)+167%
L2 Cache	512 kB+100%	256 kB (per core)
Process	22 nm-51%	45 nm
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Bloomfield (2008−2010)
PassMark	3,251	3,267

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-4400E uses the BGA1364 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon W3570 uses LGA1366 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-4400E	Xeon W3570
Socket	BGA1364	LGA1366
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L-1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	✅	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-4400E) / not specified (Xeon W3570). The Core i5-4400E includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4600), while the Xeon W3570 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4400E targets Embedded.

Feature	Core i5-4400E	Xeon W3570
Integrated GPU	Yes	—
IGPU Model	HD Graphics 4600	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	—
Target Use	Embedded	—

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-4400E launched at $266 MSRP, while the Xeon W3570 debuted at $999. At current prices ($50 vs $15), the Xeon W3570 is $35 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-4400E delivers 65.0 pts/$ vs 217.8 pts/$ for the Xeon W3570 — making the Xeon W3570 the 108% better value option.