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Pentium G4400
Xeon E5450
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 G4400 is positioned at rank 499 and the Xeon E5450 is on rank 778, so the Pentium G4400 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G4400
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5450
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G4400 | Xeon E5450 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($85) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Harpertown (2007−2008) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G4400 | Xeon E5450 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($85) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Pentium G4400 and Xeon E5450
Pentium G4400
The Pentium G4400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 54 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,562 points. Launch price was $64.
Xeon E5450
The Xeon E5450 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 November 2007 (18 years ago). It is based on the Harpertown (2007−2008) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 6 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard. Passmark benchmark score: 2,581 points. Launch price was $915.
Processing Power
The Pentium G4400 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Xeon E5450 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon E5450 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Pentium G4400 versus 3 GHz on the Xeon E5450 — a 9.5% clock advantage for the Pentium G4400 (base: 3.3 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Pentium G4400 uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5450 uses Harpertown (2007−2008) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G4400 scores 2,562 against the Xeon E5450's 2,581 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon E5450. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Pentium G4400 vs 12 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon E5450.
| Feature | Pentium G4400 | Xeon E5450 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz+10% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz+10% | 3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB | 12 MB L2 Cache+300% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 6 MB (total)+2300% |
| Process | 14 nm-69% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (2015−2016) | Harpertown (2007−2008) |
| PassMark | 2,562 | 2,581 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G4400 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5450 uses LGA771 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G4400 | Xeon E5450 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA771 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
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