Xeon E5-2407 vs Core i5-4402E

Xeon E5-2407

4 Cores4 Thrd80 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2012

Core i5-4402E

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.7 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-2407

4 / 8

2,659

0.0%

Core Duo T2400

Pentium Dual Core T2390

2,681

+0.8%

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 is positioned at rank 852 and the Core i5-4402E is on rank 1080, so the Xeon E5-2407 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

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

19532%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

3688%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

3277%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

2531%

#481

Xeon Platinum 8160M

MSRP: $5000|Avg: $350

100%

#482

Xeon 6724P

MSRP: $3622|Avg: $3622

99%

#483

EPYC 9634

MSRP: $10304|Avg: $3949

98%

#484

EPYC 7773X

MSRP: $8800|Avg: $8800

98%

#485

Xeon Gold 6258R

MSRP: $3950|Avg: $1400

96%

#486

EPYC 9175F

MSRP: $4256|Avg: $3703

96%

#852

Xeon E5-2407

MSRP: $250|Avg: $25

100%

#857

Xeon 5120

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

98%

#859

Xeon W3530

MSRP: $294|Avg: $10

98%

#861

Xeon W3520

MSRP: $284|Avg: $15

97%

#862

Xeon E3-1271 v3

MSRP: $727|Avg: $831

97%

#863

Xeon E5603

MSRP: $188|Avg: N/A

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4402E

#1068

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2911%

#1069

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2868%

#1070

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2633%

#1071

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2621%

#1072

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2597%

#1074

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2508%

#1075

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2405%

#1076

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2401%

#1077

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2336%

#1080

Core i5-4402E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $100

100%

#1081

A6-7000

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

99%

#1083

Core i5-2520M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

99%

#1084

Core i7-2710QE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $40

98%

#1089

Core i5-3610ME

MSRP: $276|Avg: $22

95%

#1090

Core m3-7Y32

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

95%

#1092

Celeron B720

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

94%

#1093

Celeron 847

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

94%

#1094

Core i7-2630QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

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 ($25) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E5-2407 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon E5-2407	Core i5-4402E
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($25)	⚠️ Higher cost ($100)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-4402E ($100), 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 ($75 less, 300% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon E5-2407	Core i5-4402E
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+297%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($25)	⚠️ Higher cost ($100)

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.

Xeon E5-2407 Benchmark Check

Core i5-4402E Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2407 and Core i5-4402E

Xeon E5-2407

The Xeon E5-2407 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 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 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: 2,659 points. Launch price was $335.

Core i5-4402E

The Core i5-4402E 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 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 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: 2,681 points. Launch price was $266.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2407 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-4402E offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon E5-2407 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Xeon E5-2407 versus 2.7 GHz on the Core i5-4402E — a 20.4% clock advantage for the Core i5-4402E (base: 2.2 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Xeon E5-2407 uses the Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i5-4402E uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2407 scores 2,659 against the Core i5-4402E's 2,681 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i5-4402E. L3 cache: 10240 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2407 vs 3 MB on the Core i5-4402E.

Feature	Xeon E5-2407	Core i5-4402E
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.2 GHz	2.7 GHz+23%
Base Clock	2.2 GHz+38%	1.6 GHz
L3 Cache	10240 kB (total)+233%	3 MB
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	512 kB+100%
Process	32 nm	22 nm-31%
Architecture	Sandy Bridge-EN (2012)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	2,659	2,681

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2407 uses the LGA1356 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-4402E uses BGA1364 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E5-2407	Core i5-4402E
Socket	LGA1356	BGA1364
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%

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Value Analysis

The Xeon E5-2407 launched at $250 MSRP, while the Core i5-4402E debuted at $266. At current prices ($25 vs $100), the Xeon E5-2407 is $75 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-2407 delivers 106.4 pts/$ vs 26.8 pts/$ for the Core i5-4402E — making the Xeon E5-2407 the 119.5% better value option.