
Pentium 1403

Xeon L5410
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 Pentium 1403 is positioned at rank 404 and the Xeon L5410 is on rank 890, so the Pentium 1403 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium 1403
Performance Per Dollar Xeon L5410
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium 1403 | Xeon L5410 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Harpertown (2007−2008) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium 1403 | Xeon L5410 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Pentium 1403 and Xeon L5410

Pentium 1403
The Pentium 1403 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 5 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066. Passmark benchmark score: 1,851 points. Launch price was $69.

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.
Processing Power
The Pentium 1403 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Xeon L5410 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon L5410 has 2 more cores. The Xeon L5410 is built on the Harpertown (2007−2008) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium 1403 scores 1,851 against the Xeon L5410's 1,853 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon L5410. L3 cache: 5 MB on the Pentium 1403 vs 12 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon L5410.
| Feature | Pentium 1403 | Xeon L5410 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | — | 0.33 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz+12% | 2.33 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 5 MB | 12 MB L2 Cache+140% |
| L2 Cache | — | 6 MB (total) |
| Process | 32 nm-29% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | — | Harpertown (2007−2008) |
| PassMark | 1,851 | 1,853 |
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