Xeon E5420 vs Xeon E5410
Xeon E5420
Xeon E5410
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 E5420 is positioned at rank 1033 and the Xeon E5410 is on rank 918, 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 E5420
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5410
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5420 | Xeon E5410 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6,500) | ✅ More affordable ($20) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Harpertown (2007−2008) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Harpertown (2007−2008) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5420 | Xeon E5410 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+32209%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($6,500) | ✅ More affordable ($20) |
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 E5420 and Xeon E5410
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.
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.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon E5420 and Xeon E5410 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the Xeon E5420 versus 0.33 GHz on the Xeon E5410 — a 153.4% clock advantage for the Xeon E5420 (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.33 GHz). Both are built on the Harpertown (2007−2008) architecture using a 45 nm process. In PassMark, the Xeon E5420 scores 2,044 against the Xeon E5410's 2,032 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon E5420. Both processors carry 12 MB L2 Cache of L3 cache.
| Feature | Xeon E5420 | Xeon E5410 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.5 GHz+658% | 0.33 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz+7% | 2.33 GHz |
| 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 | 2,044 | 2,032 |
| 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: 4 (Xeon E5420) vs 2 (Xeon E5410). PCIe lanes: 32 (Xeon E5420) vs 0 (Xeon E5410) — the Xeon E5420 offers 32 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Xeon E5420 | Xeon E5410 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4+100% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 32 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: Yes (Xeon E5420) vs VT-x (Xeon E5410). Primary use case: Xeon E5410 targets Server.
| Feature | Xeon E5420 | Xeon E5410 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | Yes | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Server |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E5420 launched at $7214 MSRP, while the Xeon E5410 debuted at $256. At current prices ($6500 vs $20), the Xeon E5410 is $6480 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5420 delivers 0.3 pts/$ vs 101.6 pts/$ for the Xeon E5410 — making the Xeon E5410 the 198.8% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E5420 | Xeon E5410 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $7214 | $256-96% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $6500 | $20-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.3 | 101.6+33767% |
| Release Date | 2007 | 2007 |
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