CPU
GPU
Pentium 3550M
Xeon E5205
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 3550M is positioned at rank 293 and the Xeon E5205 is on rank 952, so the Pentium 3550M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium 3550M
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5205
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium 3550M | Xeon E5205 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium 3550M | Xeon E5205 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3550M and Xeon E5205
Pentium 3550M
The Pentium 3550M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 37 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,327 points. Launch price was $134.
Xeon E5205
The Xeon E5205 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 1.86 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,325 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Pentium 3550M is built on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium 3550M scores 1,327 against the Xeon E5205's 1,325 — a 0.2% lead for the Pentium 3550M. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Pentium 3550M vs 6 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon E5205.
| Feature | Pentium 3550M | Xeon E5205 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | — |
| Boost Clock | 2.3 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz+24% | 1.86 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 6 MB L2 Cache+200% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | — |
| Process | 22 nm-51% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | — |
| PassMark | 1,327 | 1,325 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium 3550M uses the PGA946 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5205 uses LGA771 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium 3550M | Xeon E5205 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA946 | LGA771 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
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