Xeon E5410 vs Xeon E5420
Xeon E5410
Xeon E5420
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 Xeon E5420 is on rank 1033, so the Xeon E5410 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 Xeon E5420
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5410 | Xeon E5420 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($20) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6,500) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Harpertown (2007−2008) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Harpertown (2007−2008) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5410 | Xeon E5420 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+32209%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($20) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6,500) |
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 Xeon E5420
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.
Xeon E5420
The Xeon E5420 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 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 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: 2,044 points. Launch price was $316.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon E5410 and Xeon E5420 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 0.33 GHz on the Xeon E5410 versus 2.5 GHz on the Xeon E5420 — a 153.4% clock advantage for the Xeon E5420 (base: 2.33 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). Both are built on the Harpertown (2007−2008) architecture using a 45 nm process. In PassMark, the Xeon E5410 scores 2,032 against the Xeon E5420's 2,044 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon E5420. Both processors carry 12 MB L2 Cache of L3 cache.
| Feature | Xeon E5410 | Xeon E5420 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 0.33 GHz | 2.5 GHz+658% |
| Base Clock | 2.33 GHz | 2.5 GHz+7% |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB L2 Cache | 12 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB (total) | 6 MB (total) |
| Process | 45 nm | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Harpertown (2007−2008) | Harpertown (2007−2008) |
| PassMark | 2,032 | 2,044 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 314 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 881 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA771 socket with PCIe 2.0. Both support up to DDR2-667 memory speed. Both support up to 32 GB of RAM. Memory channels: 2 (Xeon E5410) vs 4 (Xeon E5420). PCIe lanes: 0 (Xeon E5410) vs 32 (Xeon E5420) — the Xeon E5420 offers 32 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Xeon E5410 | Xeon E5420 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA771 | LGA771 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-667 | DDR2-667 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 4+100% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 32 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: VT-x (Xeon E5410) vs Yes (Xeon E5420). Primary use case: Xeon E5410 targets Server.
| Feature | Xeon E5410 | Xeon E5420 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | Yes |
| Target Use | Server | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E5410 launched at $256 MSRP, while the Xeon E5420 debuted at $7214. At current prices ($20 vs $6500), the Xeon E5410 is $6480 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5410 delivers 101.6 pts/$ vs 0.3 pts/$ for the Xeon E5420 — making the Xeon E5410 the 198.8% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E5410 | Xeon E5420 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $256-96% | $7214 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-100% | $6500 |
| Performance per Dollar | 101.6+33767% | 0.3 |
| Release Date | 2007 | 2007 |
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