Xeon E5410 vs Pentium G3420
Xeon E5410
Pentium G3420
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 E5410 is positioned at rank 918 and the Pentium G3420 is on rank 714, so the Pentium G3420 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5410
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3420
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5410 | Pentium G3420 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($20) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Harpertown (2007−2008) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5410 | Pentium G3420 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+101%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($20) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) |
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 E5410 and Pentium G3420
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.
Pentium G3420
The Pentium G3420 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 53 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,022 points. Launch price was $252.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5410 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium G3420 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Xeon E5410 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 0.33 GHz on the Xeon E5410 versus 3.2 GHz on the Pentium G3420 — a 162.6% clock advantage for the Pentium G3420 (base: 2.33 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Xeon E5410 uses the Harpertown (2007−2008) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium G3420 uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5410 scores 2,032 against the Pentium G3420's 2,022 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon E5410. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon E5410 vs 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G3420.
| Feature | Xeon E5410 | Pentium G3420 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 0.33 GHz | 3.2 GHz+870% |
| Base Clock | 2.33 GHz | 3.2 GHz+37% |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB L2 Cache+300% | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB (total)+2300% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 22 nm-51% |
| Architecture | Harpertown (2007−2008) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 2,032 | 2,022 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5410 uses the LGA771 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium G3420 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5410 | Pentium G3420 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA771 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-667 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Xeon E5410) / not specified (Pentium G3420). Primary use case: Xeon E5410 targets Server.
| Feature | Xeon E5410 | Pentium G3420 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Server | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E5410 launched at $256 MSRP, while the Pentium G3420 debuted at $86. At current prices ($20 vs $40), the Xeon E5410 is $20 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5410 delivers 101.6 pts/$ vs 50.5 pts/$ for the Pentium G3420 — making the Xeon E5410 the 67.1% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E5410 | Pentium G3420 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $256 | $86-66% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-50% | $40 |
| Performance per Dollar | 101.6+101% | 50.5 |
| Release Date | 2007 | 2013 |
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