Core i7-740QM vs Xeon L5410

CPU

GPU

Core i7-740QM

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 2.93 GHz2010

Xeon L5410

4 Cores4 Thrd50 WWMax: 0.33 GHz2008

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-740QM

4 / 8

1,842

0.0%

1,853

+0.6%

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 i7-740QM is positioned at rank 1209 and the Xeon L5410 is on rank 890, so the Xeon L5410 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 i7-740QM

#1197

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

6025%

#1198

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

5936%

#1199

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

5450%

#1200

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

5425%

#1201

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

5375%

#1203

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

5191%

#1204

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

4977%

#1205

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

4969%

#1206

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

4836%

#1209

Core i7-740QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

100%

#1211

Core 2 Solo SU3300

MSRP: $262|Avg: $50

98%

#1212

Celeron 540

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

97%

#1213

Celeron U3600

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

96%

#1216

Core 2 Quad Q9000

MSRP: $348|Avg: $15

94%

#1217

Core i5-2537M

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

94%

#1218

Core i7-720QM

MSRP: $364|Avg: N/A

93%

#1219

Pentium U5400

MSRP: $289|Avg: $214

91%

#1220

Pentium T2330

MSRP: $150|Avg: $7

91%

#1221

Z-01

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

88%

#1222

Pentium T2310

MSRP: $150|Avg: $14

86%

#1223

Celeron SU2300

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

84%

#1224

Core i5-560UM

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

83%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon L5410

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

22419%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

4233%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

3761%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

2905%

#500

Xeon Gold 6138

MSRP: $2612|Avg: $300

100%

#501

Xeon E5-2690 v4

MSRP: $2090|Avg: $389

99%

#502

Xeon Platinum 8362

MSRP: $6236|Avg: $5740

98%

#503

Xeon W-3275M

MSRP: $4449|Avg: $4449

98%

#504

Xeon E5-2660 v3

MSRP: $1445|Avg: $150

97%

#505

Xeon E5-2679 v4

MSRP: $2702|Avg: $500

96%

#506

Xeon E5-2680 v3

MSRP: $1745|Avg: $212

92%

#507

Xeon Platinum 8562Y+

MSRP: $5945|Avg: $7000

91%

#890

Xeon L5410

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#893

Xeon E5502

MSRP: $188|Avg: $39

99%

#898

Xeon W-2225

MSRP: $1166|Avg: $150

96%

#900

Xeon E5-2650L v3

MSRP: $1329|Avg: N/A

96%

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 ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon L5410 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i7-740QM	Xeon L5410
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($378)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Clarksfield (2009−2010) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Harpertown (2007−2008) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-740QM ($378), 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 ($378 less, Infinity% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i7-740QM	Xeon L5410
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($378)	✅ 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.

Core i7-740QM Benchmark Check

Xeon L5410 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-740QM and Xeon L5410

Core i7-740QM

The Core i7-740QM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Clarksfield (2009−2010) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.73 GHz, with boost up to 2.93 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 1,842 points. Launch price was $546.

Xeon L5410

The Xeon L5410 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 25 March 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Harpertown (2007−2008) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.33 GHz, with boost up to 0.33 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 6 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 50 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard. Passmark benchmark score: 1,853 points. Launch price was $320.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-740QM packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Xeon L5410's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.93 GHz on the Core i7-740QM versus 0.33 GHz on the Xeon L5410 — a 159.5% clock advantage for the Core i7-740QM (base: 1.73 GHz vs 2.33 GHz). The Core i7-740QM uses the Clarksfield (2009−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Xeon L5410 uses Harpertown (2007−2008) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-740QM scores 1,842 against the Xeon L5410's 1,853 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon L5410. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i7-740QM vs 12 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon L5410.

Feature	Core i7-740QM	Xeon L5410
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 4
Boost Clock	2.93 GHz+788%	0.33 GHz
Base Clock	1.73 GHz	2.33 GHz+35%
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	12 MB L2 Cache+100%
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	6 MB (total)+2300%
Process	45 nm	45 nm
Architecture	Clarksfield (2009−2010)	Harpertown (2007−2008)
PassMark	1,842	1,853

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-740QM uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon L5410 uses LGA771 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.