Xeon E5410 vs Core 2 Duo T7300

Xeon E5410

4 Cores4 Thrd80 WWMax: 0.33 GHz2007

Core 2 Duo T7300

2 Cores2 Thrd4 WWMax: 2 GHz2007

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5410

4 / 4

2,032

0.0%

2,040

+0.4%

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 E5410 is positioned at rank 918 and the Core 2 Duo T7300 is on rank 283, so the Core 2 Duo T7300 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 E5410

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

26174%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

4942%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

4391%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

3392%

#516

Xeon E7-8867 v3

MSRP: $4672|Avg: $4672

99%

#517

Xeon Gold 6150

MSRP: $3358|Avg: $196

99%

#518

Xeon E5-1680 v3

MSRP: $1723|Avg: $200

97%

#519

Xeon E5-2690 v3

MSRP: $2090|Avg: $85

97%

#520

Xeon 6780E

MSRP: $11350|Avg: $8513

96%

#521

Xeon E5-2697A v4

MSRP: $2891|Avg: $121

94%

#522

Xeon Gold 6134

MSRP: $2214|Avg: $378

94%

#523

Xeon Gold 6138T

MSRP: $2742|Avg: $400

93%

#918

Xeon E5410

MSRP: $256|Avg: $20

100%

#924

Xeon E5-1660

MSRP: $1080|Avg: $29

97%

#931

Xeon E5-2660 v2

MSRP: $1393|Avg: $129

94%

#933

Xeon Silver 4112

MSRP: $885|Avg: $67

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo T7300

#82

Core i7-11700B

MSRP: $323|Avg: $311

98%

#83

Core i7-13700HX

MSRP: $485|Avg: N/A

98%

#271

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

431%

#272

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

425%

#273

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

390%

#274

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

389%

#275

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

385%

#277

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

372%

#278

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

356%

#279

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

356%

#280

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

346%

#283

Core 2 Duo T7300

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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 ($20) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E5410 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon E5410	Core 2 Duo T7300
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($20)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Harpertown (2007−2008) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Duo T7300 ($0), 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 ($20 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon E5410	Core 2 Duo T7300
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($20)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 E5410 Benchmark Check

Core 2 Duo T7300 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5410 and Core 2 Duo T7300

Xeon E5410

The Xeon E5410 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 2.33 GHz, with boost up to 0.33 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: 2,032 points. Launch price was $256.

Core 2 Duo T7300

The Core 2 Duo T7300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 9 May 2007 (18 years ago). It is based on the Merom (2006−2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,040 points. Launch price was $234.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5410 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core 2 Duo T7300 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Xeon E5410 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 0.33 GHz on the Xeon E5410 versus 2 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T7300 — a 143.3% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo T7300 (base: 2.33 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon E5410 uses the Harpertown (2007−2008) architecture (45 nm), while the Core 2 Duo T7300 uses Merom (2006−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5410 scores 2,032 against the Core 2 Duo T7300's 2,040 — a 0.4% lead for the Core 2 Duo T7300. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon E5410 vs 0 kB on the Core 2 Duo T7300.

Feature	Xeon E5410	Core 2 Duo T7300
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 2
Boost Clock	0.33 GHz	2 GHz+506%
Base Clock	2.33 GHz+17%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	12 MB L2 Cache	0 kB
L2 Cache	6 MB (total)+50%	4 MB
Process	45 nm-31%	65 nm
Architecture	Harpertown (2007−2008)	Merom (2006−2008)
PassMark	2,032	2,040
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	3,499

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5410 uses the LGA771 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core 2 Duo T7300 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR2-667 memory speed. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support.

Feature	Xeon E5410	Core 2 Duo T7300
Socket	LGA771	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0+82%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-667	DDR2-667
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	—

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support VT-x virtualization. Primary use case: Xeon E5410 targets Server, Core 2 Duo T7300 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core 2 Duo T7300 rivals Athlon 64 X2 TK-42.