Xeon E5410
VS
Pentium Dual Core T3400

Xeon E5410 vs Pentium Dual Core T3400

Intel

Xeon E5410

4 Cores4 Thrd80 WWMax: 0.33 GHz2007
VS
Intel

Pentium Dual Core T3400

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.16 GHz2008

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. The Xeon E5410 is positioned at rank #918 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
26174%
#6
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

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.
InsightXeon E5410Pentium Dual Core T3400
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
More affordable ($20)
⚠️ Higher cost ($89)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Harpertown (2007−2008) / 45 nm)
🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium Dual Core T3400 ($89), 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 ($69 less, 345% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightXeon E5410Pentium Dual Core T3400
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+346%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($20)
⚠️ Higher cost ($89)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5410 and Pentium Dual Core T3400

Intel

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.

Intel

Pentium Dual Core T3400

The Pentium Dual Core T3400 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: 2.16 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 2,026 points. Launch price was $69.

Processing Power

The Xeon E5410 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium Dual Core T3400 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Xeon E5410 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 0.33 GHz on the Xeon E5410 versus 2.16 GHz on the Pentium Dual Core T3400 — a 147% clock advantage for the Pentium Dual Core T3400. The Xeon E5410 uses the Harpertown (2007−2008) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium Dual Core T3400 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5410 scores 2,032 against the Pentium Dual Core T3400's 2,026 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon E5410.

FeatureXeon E5410Pentium Dual Core T3400
Cores / Threads
4 / 4+100%
2 / 2
Boost Clock
0.33 GHz
2.16 GHz+555%
Base Clock
2.33 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
2,032
2,026
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5410 uses the LGA771 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium Dual Core T3400 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon E5410Pentium Dual Core T3400
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
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x (Xeon E5410) / not specified (Pentium Dual Core T3400). Primary use case: Xeon E5410 targets Server.

FeatureXeon E5410Pentium Dual Core T3400
Integrated GPU
No
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
VT-x
Target Use
Server
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Value Analysis

The Xeon E5410 launched at $256 MSRP, while the Pentium Dual Core T3400 debuted at $0. At current prices ($20 vs $89), the Xeon E5410 is $69 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5410 delivers 101.6 pts/$ vs 22.8 pts/$ for the Pentium Dual Core T3400 — making the Xeon E5410 the 126.8% better value option.

FeatureXeon E5410Pentium Dual Core T3400
MSRP
$256
$0-100%
Avg Price (30d)
$20-78%
$89
Performance per Dollar
101.6+346%
22.8
Release Date
2007
2008