
Xeon E5335 vs Xeon 3065

Xeon E5335

Xeon 3065
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 E5335 is positioned at rank 922 and the Xeon 3065 is on rank 923, so the Xeon E5335 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5335
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 3065
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5335 | Xeon 3065 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Clovertown (2006−2007) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5335 | Xeon 3065 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 E5335 and Xeon 3065

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.

Xeon 3065
The Xeon 3065 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 2.33 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,545 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5335 is built on the Clovertown (2006−2007) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E5335 scores 1,549 against the Xeon 3065's 1,545 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon E5335. L3 cache: 8 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon E5335 vs 4 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon 3065.
| Feature | Xeon E5335 | Xeon 3065 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | — |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.33 GHz+17% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB L2 Cache+100% | 4 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB (total) | — |
| Process | 65 nm | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Clovertown (2006−2007) | — |
| PassMark | 1,549 | 1,545 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5335 uses the LGA771 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon 3065 uses LGA775 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5335 | Xeon 3065 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA771 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 5.0+150% |
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