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Core i5-4402E
Xeon E5-2403 v2
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 Core i5-4402E is positioned at rank 1080 and the Xeon E5-2403 v2 is on rank 747, so the Xeon E5-2403 v2 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4402E
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2403 v2
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-4402E | Xeon E5-2403 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) | ✅ More affordable ($61) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-4402E | Xeon E5-2403 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+63%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) | ✅ More affordable ($61) |
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 Core i5-4402E and Xeon E5-2403 v2
Core i5-4402E
The Core i5-4402E 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 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 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: 2,681 points. Launch price was $266.
Xeon E5-2403 v2
The Xeon E5-2403 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,672 points. Launch price was $223.
Processing Power
The Core i5-4402E packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Xeon E5-2403 v2 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon E5-2403 v2 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the Core i5-4402E versus 1.8 GHz on the Xeon E5-2403 v2 — a 40% clock advantage for the Core i5-4402E (base: 1.6 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Core i5-4402E uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon E5-2403 v2 uses Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-4402E scores 2,681 against the Xeon E5-2403 v2's 2,672 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i5-4402E. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core i5-4402E vs 10 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2403 v2.
| Feature | Core i5-4402E | Xeon E5-2403 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.7 GHz+50% | 1.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | 1.8 GHz+12% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB | 10 MB (total)+233% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 2,681 | 2,672 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-4402E uses the BGA1364 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2403 v2 uses LGA1356 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-4402E | Xeon E5-2403 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1364 | LGA1356 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 384 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 3 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 24 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Core i5-4402E) / VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E5-2403 v2). Primary use case: Xeon E5-2403 v2 targets Server.
| Feature | Core i5-4402E | Xeon E5-2403 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Server |
Value Analysis
The Core i5-4402E launched at $266 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-2403 v2 debuted at $192. At current prices ($100 vs $61), the Xeon E5-2403 v2 is $39 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-4402E delivers 26.8 pts/$ vs 43.8 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-2403 v2 — making the Xeon E5-2403 v2 the 48.1% better value option.
| Feature | Core i5-4402E | Xeon E5-2403 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $266 | $192-28% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100 | $61-39% |
| Performance per Dollar | 26.8 | 43.8+63% |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2013 |
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