Xeon E5335 vs Core i3-2340UE

Xeon E5335

4 Cores4 Thrd80 WWMax: 2 GHz2006

Core i3-2340UE

2 Cores4 Thrd17 WWMax: 1.3 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5335

4 / 4

1,549

+0.3%

1,545

0.0%

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 E5335 is positioned at rank 922 and the Core i3-2340UE is on rank 1137, so the Xeon E5335 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 E5335

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

26816%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

5063%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

4498%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

3475%

#518

Xeon E5-1680 v3

MSRP: $1723|Avg: $200

99%

#519

Xeon E5-2690 v3

MSRP: $2090|Avg: $85

99%

#520

Xeon 6780E

MSRP: $11350|Avg: $8513

99%

#521

Xeon E5-2697A v4

MSRP: $2891|Avg: $121

97%

#522

Xeon Gold 6134

MSRP: $2214|Avg: $378

96%

#523

Xeon Gold 6138T

MSRP: $2742|Avg: $400

96%

#524

Xeon E5-2676 V3

MSRP: $1800|Avg: $36

94%

#524

Xeon E7-4880 v2

MSRP: $6619|Avg: $185

94%

#524

Xeon E5-2675 V3

MSRP: $1800|Avg: $100

94%

#922

Xeon E5335

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#924

Xeon E5-1660

MSRP: $1080|Avg: $29

99%

#931

Xeon E5-2660 v2

MSRP: $1393|Avg: $129

96%

#933

Xeon Silver 4112

MSRP: $885|Avg: $67

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-2340UE

#1125

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3796%

#1126

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3740%

#1127

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3433%

#1128

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3418%

#1129

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3387%

#1131

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3270%

#1132

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3136%

#1133

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3131%

#1134

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3047%

#1137

Core i3-2340UE

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

100%

#1138

Core i7-2820QM

MSRP: $568|Avg: N/A

100%

#1139

Core i5-520M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

99%

#1141

Celeron 807

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

99%

#1142

Pentium B950

MSRP: $134|Avg: $35

99%

#1143

Celeron 220

MSRP: $42|Avg: $42

99%

#1144

Pentium B960

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

98%

#1146

Pentium 957

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

98%

#1147

Core 2 Duo SL9400

MSRP: $284|Avg: N/A

98%

#1149

Pentium N3540

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

97%

#1150

Core i7-3555LE

MSRP: $300|Avg: $280

97%

#1151

Core i3-2377M

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

96%

#1152

Core 2 Duo E8435

MSRP: $150|Avg: $74

95%

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 ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E5335 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon E5335	Core i3-2340UE
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($200)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Clovertown (2006−2007) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i3-2340UE ($200), 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 ($200 less, Infinity% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon E5335	Core i3-2340UE
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($200)

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 E5335 Benchmark Check

Core i3-2340UE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5335 and Core i3-2340UE

Xeon E5335

The Xeon E5335 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Clovertown (2006−2007) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard. Passmark benchmark score: 1,549 points. Launch price was $800.

Core i3-2340UE

The Core i3-2340UE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 June 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,545 points. Launch price was $250.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5335 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i3-2340UE offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon E5335 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Xeon E5335 versus 1.3 GHz on the Core i3-2340UE — a 42.4% clock advantage for the Xeon E5335. The Xeon E5335 uses the Clovertown (2006−2007) architecture (65 nm), while the Core i3-2340UE uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5335 scores 1,549 against the Core i3-2340UE's 1,545 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon E5335. L3 cache: 8 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon E5335 vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-2340UE.

Feature	Xeon E5335	Core i3-2340UE
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2 GHz+54%	1.3 GHz
Base Clock	2 GHz	—
L3 Cache	8 MB L2 Cache+167%	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	4 MB (total)+1500%	256K (per core)
Process	65 nm	32 nm-51%
Architecture	Clovertown (2006−2007)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	1,549	1,545
Geekbench 6 Single	—	230

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5335 uses the LGA771 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i3-2340UE uses BGA1023 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E5335	Core i3-2340UE
Socket	LGA771	BGA1023
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5335) / VT-x, EPT (Core i3-2340UE). The Core i3-2340UE includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 3000), while the Xeon E5335 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-2340UE targets Embedded. Direct competitor: Core i3-2340UE rivals Embedded G-Series.