Xeon E3-1280 v2 vs Pentium Gold G7400
Xeon E3-1280 v2
Pentium Gold G7400
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Xeon E3-1280 v2 is positioned at rank #612 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1280 v2
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Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E3-1280 v2 | Pentium Gold G7400 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E3-1280 v2 | Pentium Gold G7400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ 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 Xeon E3-1280 v2 and Pentium Gold G7400
Xeon E3-1280 v2
The Xeon E3-1280 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 May 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 69 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,619 points. Launch price was $645.
Pentium Gold G7400
The Pentium Gold G7400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 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): 46 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 6,709 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Xeon E3-1280 v2 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Pentium Gold G7400 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon E3-1280 v2 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon E3-1280 v2 versus 3.7 GHz on the Pentium Gold G7400 — a 7.8% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1280 v2 (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Xeon E3-1280 v2 uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Pentium Gold G7400 uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1280 v2 scores 6,619 against the Pentium Gold G7400's 6,709 — a 1.4% lead for the Pentium Gold G7400. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1280 v2 vs 6 MB (total) on the Pentium Gold G7400.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1280 v2 | Pentium Gold G7400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+8% | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.7 GHz+3% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+33% | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+400% |
| Process | 22 nm | Intel 7 nm-68% |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | Alder Lake-S (2022) |
| PassMark | 6,619 | 6,709+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E3-1280 v2 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium Gold G7400 uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1280 v2 | Pentium Gold G7400 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
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