CPU
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Xeon E5405
Pentium Dual Core T2390
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 E5405 is positioned at rank 906 and the Pentium Dual Core T2390 is on rank 863, so the Pentium Dual Core T2390 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5405
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Dual Core T2390
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5405 | Pentium Dual Core T2390 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Harpertown (2007−2008) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5405 | Pentium Dual Core T2390 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+203%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
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 E5405 and Pentium Dual Core T2390
Xeon E5405
The Xeon E5405 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 November 2007 (18 years ago). It is based on the Harpertown (2007−2008) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 6 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard. Passmark benchmark score: 1,753 points. Launch price was $209.
Pentium Dual Core T2390
The Pentium Dual Core T2390 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.86 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,771 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5405 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium Dual Core T2390 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Xeon E5405 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Xeon E5405 versus 1.86 GHz on the Pentium Dual Core T2390 — a 7.3% clock advantage for the Xeon E5405. The Xeon E5405 uses the Harpertown (2007−2008) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium Dual Core T2390 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5405 scores 1,753 against the Pentium Dual Core T2390's 1,771 — a 1% lead for the Pentium Dual Core T2390.
| Feature | Xeon E5405 | Pentium Dual Core T2390 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz+8% | 1.86 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB L2 Cache | — |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB (total)+500% | 1 MB |
| Process | 45 nm-31% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Harpertown (2007−2008) | NetBurst (2000−2006) |
| PassMark | 1,753 | 1,771+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5405 uses the LGA771 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium Dual Core T2390 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5405 | Pentium Dual Core T2390 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA771 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-667 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Xeon E5405) / not specified (Pentium Dual Core T2390). Primary use case: Xeon E5405 targets Server.
| Feature | Xeon E5405 | Pentium Dual Core T2390 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Server | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E5405 launched at $209 MSRP, while the Pentium Dual Core T2390 debuted at $86. At current prices ($15 vs $5), the Pentium Dual Core T2390 is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5405 delivers 116.9 pts/$ vs 354.2 pts/$ for the Pentium Dual Core T2390 — making the Pentium Dual Core T2390 the 100.8% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E5405 | Pentium Dual Core T2390 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $209 | $86-59% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $5-67% |
| Performance per Dollar | 116.9 | 354.2+203% |
| Release Date | 2007 | 2008 |
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