Processor 300T vs Xeon E5-2440
Processor 300T
Xeon E5-2440
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Processor 300T
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2440
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Processor 300T | Xeon E5-2440 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($82) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($249) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Processor 300T | Xeon E5-2440 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+203%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($82) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($249) |
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 Processor 300T and Xeon E5-2440
Processor 300T
The Processor 300T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 6,084 points. Launch price was $82.
Xeon E5-2440
The Xeon E5-2440 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 May 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 15360 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,091 points. Launch price was $295.
Processing Power
The Processor 300T packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Xeon E5-2440 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-2440 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Processor 300T versus 2.9 GHz on the Xeon E5-2440 — a 15.9% clock advantage for the Processor 300T (base: 3.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Processor 300T uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon E5-2440 uses Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Processor 300T scores 6,084 against the Xeon E5-2440's 6,091 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon E5-2440. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Processor 300T vs 15360 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2440.
| Feature | Processor 300T | Xeon E5-2440 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 6 / 12+200% |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz+17% | 2.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz+42% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | 15360 kB (total)+150% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+400% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-78% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) | Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) |
| PassMark | 6,084 | 6,091 |
Memory & Platform
The Processor 300T uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon E5-2440 uses LGA1356 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Processor 300T | Xeon E5-2440 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1356 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+150% | PCIe 2.0 |
Value Analysis
The Processor 300T launched at $82 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-2440 debuted at $728. At current prices ($82 vs $249), the Processor 300T is $167 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Processor 300T delivers 74.2 pts/$ vs 24.5 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-2440 — making the Processor 300T the 100.8% better value option.
| Feature | Processor 300T | Xeon E5-2440 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $82-89% | $728 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $82-67% | $249 |
| Performance per Dollar | 74.2+203% | 24.5 |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2012 |
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