Pentium G4500 vs Xeon E5540
Pentium G4500
Xeon E5540
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 G4500 is positioned at rank 527 and the Xeon E5540 is on rank 745, so the Pentium G4500 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G4500
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5540
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G4500 | Xeon E5540 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($34) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Gainestown (2009−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G4500 | Xeon E5540 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($34) | ✅ 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Pentium G4500 and Xeon E5540
Pentium G4500
The Pentium G4500 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 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 51 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,800 points. Launch price was $82.
Xeon E5540
The Xeon E5540 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 March 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Gainestown (2009−2010) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.53 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,805 points. Launch price was $30.
Processing Power
The Pentium G4500 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Xeon E5540 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon E5540 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Pentium G4500 versus 2.8 GHz on the Xeon E5540 — a 22.2% clock advantage for the Pentium G4500 (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.53 GHz). The Pentium G4500 uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5540 uses Gainestown (2009−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G4500 scores 2,800 against the Xeon E5540's 2,805 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon E5540. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Pentium G4500 vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E5540.
| Feature | Pentium G4500 | Xeon E5540 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 8+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz+25% | 2.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+38% | 2.53 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 8 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-69% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (2015−2016) | Gainestown (2009−2010) |
| PassMark | 2,800 | 2,805 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G4500 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5540 uses LGA1366 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G4500 | Xeon E5540 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1366 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
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