Xeon E5-2403 vs Xeon L3360
Xeon E5-2403
Xeon L3360
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 Xeon E5-2403 is positioned at rank 816 and the Xeon L3360 is on rank 809, so the Xeon L3360 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2403
Performance Per Dollar Xeon L3360
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2403 | Xeon L3360 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2403 | Xeon L3360 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 E5-2403 and Xeon L3360
Xeon E5-2403
The Xeon E5-2403 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 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 10240 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,367 points. Launch price was $230.
Xeon L3360
The Xeon L3360 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 2.83 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,412 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2403 is built on the Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2403 scores 2,367 against the Xeon L3360's 2,412 — a 1.9% lead for the Xeon L3360. L3 cache: 10240 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2403 vs 12 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon L3360.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2403 | Xeon L3360 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | — |
| Boost Clock | 1.8 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2.83 GHz+57% |
| L3 Cache | 10240 kB (total) | 12 MB L2 Cache+20% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | — |
| Process | 32 nm-29% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) | — |
| PassMark | 2,367 | 2,412+2% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2403 uses the LGA1356 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon L3360 uses LGA775 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2403 | Xeon L3360 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1356 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
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