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Pentium G3460T
Xeon X5355
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 G3460T is positioned at rank 602 and the Xeon X5355 is on rank 1032, so the Pentium G3460T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3460T
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5355
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G3460T | Xeon X5355 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($69) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($4,000) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Clovertown (2006−2007) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G3460T | Xeon X5355 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+5689%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($69) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($4,000) |
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 G3460T and Xeon X5355
Pentium G3460T
The Pentium G3460T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,036 points. Launch price was $69.
Xeon X5355
The Xeon X5355 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 November 2006 (19 years ago). It is based on the Clovertown (2006−2007) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.66 GHz, with boost up to 0.67 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard. Passmark benchmark score: 2,039 points. Launch price was $1,172.
Processing Power
The Pentium G3460T packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Xeon X5355 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon X5355 has 2 more cores. The Xeon X5355 is built on the Clovertown (2006−2007) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium G3460T scores 2,036 against the Xeon X5355's 2,039 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon X5355. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Pentium G3460T vs 8 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon X5355.
| Feature | Pentium G3460T | Xeon X5355 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | — | 0.67 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+13% | 2.66 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB | 8 MB L2 Cache+167% |
| L2 Cache | — | 4 MB (total) |
| Process | 22 nm-66% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | — | Clovertown (2006−2007) |
| PassMark | 2,036 | 2,039 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G3460T uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon X5355 uses LGA771 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G3460T | Xeon X5355 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | LGA771 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
Value Analysis
The Pentium G3460T launched at $69 MSRP, while the Xeon X5355 debuted at $4491.
| Feature | Pentium G3460T | Xeon X5355 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $69-98% | $4491 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $4000 |
| Release Date | 2015 | 2006 |
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