Xeon E5-2407 v2
VS
Core i5-4400E

Xeon E5-2407 v2 vs Core i5-4400E

Intel

Xeon E5-2407 v2

4 Cores4 Thrd80 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2013
VS
Intel

Core i5-4400E

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2013

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 E5-2407 v2 is positioned at rank 774 and the Core i5-4400E is on rank 1032, so the Xeon E5-2407 v2 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2407 v2

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
15876%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
2998%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
2663%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
2057%
#447
EPYC 73F3
MSRP: $3521|Avg: $2100
100%
#448
EPYC 9384X
MSRP: $5529|Avg: $4157
100%
#449
EPYC 8534P
MSRP: $5529|Avg: $5529
99%
#450
EPYC 7663
MSRP: $6366|Avg: $6366
99%
#450
EPYC 9565
MSRP: $10486|Avg: $8233
99%
#452
EPYC 9755
MSRP: $12984|Avg: $10931
98%
#454
Xeon Platinum 8368
MSRP: $7214|Avg: $429
97%
#774
Xeon E5-2407 v2
MSRP: $250|Avg: $39
100%
#782
Xeon X3440
MSRP: $215|Avg: $16
98%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4400E

#1020
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
2401%
#1021
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
2366%
#1022
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
2172%
#1023
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
2162%
#1024
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
2142%
#1026
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
2069%
#1027
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1984%
#1028
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1980%
#1029
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1927%
#1032
Core i5-4400E
MSRP: $266|Avg: $50
100%
#1034
Pentium Dual Core T4400
MSRP: $107|Avg: $5
98%
#1037
Core i7-8665UE
MSRP: $409|Avg: $409
97%
#1038
Celeron T3300
MSRP: $86|Avg: $15
96%
#1039
Celeron Dual-Core T3300
MSRP: $86|Avg: $30
96%
#1042
Core i7-3612QE
MSRP: $426|Avg: $50
95%
#1043
A10-7300
MSRP: $150|Avg: $50
95%
#1044
Pentium Dual Core T4200
MSRP: $100|Avg: $10
94%
#1045
A6 Micro-6500T
MSRP: $100|Avg: $15
94%
#1046
Pentium N3520
MSRP: $100|Avg: $10
94%
#1047
E2-3800
MSRP: $100|Avg: $20
93%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($39) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E5-2407 v2 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightXeon E5-2407 v2Core i5-4400E
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
More affordable ($39)
⚠️ Higher cost ($50)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) / 22 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-4400E ($50), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($11 less, 28% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightXeon E5-2407 v2Core i5-4400E
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+29%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($39)
⚠️ Higher cost ($50)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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 E5-2407 v2 and Core i5-4400E

Intel

Xeon E5-2407 v2

The Xeon E5-2407 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,272 points. Launch price was $476.

Intel

Core i5-4400E

The Core i5-4400E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 October 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1364. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB + 3 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,251 points. Launch price was $266.

Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2407 v2 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-4400E offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon E5-2407 v2 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Xeon E5-2407 v2 versus 3.3 GHz on the Core i5-4400E — a 31.6% clock advantage for the Core i5-4400E (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Xeon E5-2407 v2 uses the Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i5-4400E uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2407 v2 scores 3,272 against the Core i5-4400E's 3,251 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon E5-2407 v2. L3 cache: 10 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2407 v2 vs 3 MB on the Core i5-4400E.

FeatureXeon E5-2407 v2Core i5-4400E
Cores / Threads
4 / 4+100%
2 / 4
Boost Clock
2.4 GHz
3.3 GHz+38%
Base Clock
2.4 GHz
2.7 GHz+13%
L3 Cache
10 MB (total)+233%
3 MB
L2 Cache
256 kB (per core)
512 kB+100%
Process
22 nm
22 nm
Architecture
Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014)
Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark
3,272
3,251
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2407 v2 uses the LGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-4400E uses BGA1364 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon E5-2407 v2Core i5-4400E
Socket
LGA1356
BGA1364
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR3L-1600
Max RAM Capacity
16 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
16
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-2407 v2) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-4400E). The Core i5-4400E includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4600), while the Xeon E5-2407 v2 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4400E targets Embedded.

FeatureXeon E5-2407 v2Core i5-4400E
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
HD Graphics 4600
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d
Target Use
Embedded
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Value Analysis

The Xeon E5-2407 v2 launched at $250 MSRP, while the Core i5-4400E debuted at $266. At current prices ($39 vs $50), the Xeon E5-2407 v2 is $11 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-2407 v2 delivers 83.9 pts/$ vs 65.0 pts/$ for the Core i5-4400E — making the Xeon E5-2407 v2 the 25.4% better value option.

FeatureXeon E5-2407 v2Core i5-4400E
MSRP
$250-6%
$266
Avg Price (30d)
$39-22%
$50
Performance per Dollar
83.9+29%
65.0
Release Date
2013
2013