Pentium E5700 vs Xeon L3406
Pentium E5700
Xeon L3406
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 E5700 is positioned at rank 904 and the Xeon L3406 is on rank 969, so the Pentium E5700 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium E5700
Performance Per Dollar Xeon L3406
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium E5700 | Xeon L3406 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium E5700 | Xeon L3406 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+99%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) |
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 E5700 and Xeon L3406
Pentium E5700
The Pentium E5700 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 August 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,096 points. Launch price was $110.
Xeon L3406
The Xeon L3406 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.26 GHz, with boost up to 2.53 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1156. Thermal design power (TDP): 30 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1066. Passmark benchmark score: 1,104 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Pentium E5700 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Xeon L3406's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Pentium E5700 versus 2.53 GHz on the Xeon L3406 — a 17% clock advantage for the Pentium E5700 (base: 3 GHz vs 2.26 GHz). The Pentium E5700 is built on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium E5700 scores 1,096 against the Xeon L3406's 1,104 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon L3406. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Pentium E5700 vs 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Xeon L3406.
| Feature | Pentium E5700 | Xeon L3406 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz+19% | 2.53 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+33% | 2.26 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (total) | — |
| Process | 45 nm | 32 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Wolfdale (2008−2010) | — |
| PassMark | 1,096 | 1,104 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium E5700 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Xeon L3406 uses LGA1156 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium E5700 | Xeon L3406 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | LGA1156 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
Value Analysis
The Pentium E5700 launched at $75 MSRP, while the Xeon L3406 debuted at $189. At current prices ($15 vs $30), the Pentium E5700 is $15 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium E5700 delivers 73.1 pts/$ vs 36.8 pts/$ for the Xeon L3406 — making the Pentium E5700 the 66% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium E5700 | Xeon L3406 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $75-60% | $189 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-50% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 73.1+99% | 36.8 |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2010 |
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