Xeon E5440 vs 3020e

CPU

GPU

Xeon E5440

4 Cores4 Thrd80 WWMax: 0.83 GHz2007

3020e

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5440

4 / 4

2,367

0.0%

2,406

+1.6%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 E5440 is positioned at rank 1008 and the 3020e is on rank 805, so the 3020e 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 E5440

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

60590%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

11440%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

10164%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

7852%

#540

Xeon E7-8891 v3

MSRP: $6841|Avg: $418

92%

#541

Xeon E5-4669 v4

MSRP: $7007|Avg: $300

73%

#1008

Xeon E5440

MSRP: $690|Avg: $37

100%

#1009

Xeon E5-2643

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $50

98%

#1010

Xeon E5-2637

MSRP: $885|Avg: $40

98%

#1011

Xeon W3570

MSRP: $999|Avg: $15

95%

#1013

Xeon E5-4620

MSRP: $2141|Avg: $400

90%

#1014

Xeon E5-2680

MSRP: $3226|Avg: $40

84%

#1016

Xeon E5-4640

MSRP: $2725|Avg: N/A

75%

#1018

Xeon E5-4650

MSRP: $3616|Avg: $71

69%

#1019

Xeon E5-4655 v4

MSRP: $4616|Avg: N/A

69%

#1020

Xeon E5-4650L

MSRP: $3616|Avg: N/A

69%

#1021

Xeon E-2224

MSRP: $3226|Avg: $195

65%

#1022

Athlon MP 2400+

MSRP: $151|Avg: $20

59%

#1023

Xeon E5-2650L v2

MSRP: $4115|Avg: $1078

54%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar 3020e

#793

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1219%

#794

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1202%

#795

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1103%

#796

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1098%

#797

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1088%

#799

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1051%

#800

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1007%

#801

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1006%

#802

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

979%

#805

3020e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

100%

#809

Athlon II M320

MSRP: $75|Avg: $15

99%

#810

Celeron B800

MSRP: $80|Avg: $5

99%

#811

Celeron B710

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

99%

#812

Athlon II Neo K345

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

99%

#818

Core i7-8709G

MSRP: $338|Avg: $150

98%

#819

Celeron M 560

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The 3020e (2020) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5440	3020e
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($37)	✅ More affordable ($25)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Harpertown (2007−2008) / 45 nm)	✨ Modern (Dali (Zen) (2020) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5440 (2007) relies on 45 nm technology and **DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard**, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5440	3020e
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+50%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($37)	✅ More affordable ($25)

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 E5440 Benchmark Check

3020e Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5440 and 3020e

Xeon E5440

The Xeon E5440 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 2.83 GHz, with boost up to 0.83 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: 2,367 points. Launch price was $690.

3020e

The 3020e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Dali (Zen) (2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FT5. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB + 4 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,406 points. Launch price was $50.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5440 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the 3020e offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Xeon E5440 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 0.83 GHz on the Xeon E5440 versus 2.6 GHz on the 3020e — a 103.2% clock advantage for the 3020e (base: 2.83 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The Xeon E5440 uses the Harpertown (2007−2008) architecture (45 nm), while the 3020e uses Dali (Zen) (2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5440 scores 2,367 against the 3020e's 2,406 — a 1.6% lead for the 3020e. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon E5440 vs 4 MB on the 3020e.

Feature	Xeon E5440	3020e
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 2
Boost Clock	0.83 GHz	2.6 GHz+213%
Base Clock	2.83 GHz+136%	1.2 GHz
L3 Cache	12 MB L2 Cache+200%	4 MB
L2 Cache	6 MB (total)+500%	1 MB
Process	45 nm	14 nm-69%
Architecture	Harpertown (2007−2008)	Dali (Zen) (2020)
PassMark	2,367	2,406+2%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	480
Geekbench 6 Single	—	660
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,100

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5440 uses the LGA771 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the 3020e uses FT5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E5440	3020e
Socket	LGA771	FT5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2400
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	8

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5440) / AMD-V (3020e). The 3020e includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics (Vega 3)), while the Xeon E5440 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: 3020e targets Entry Level Laptop. Direct competitor: 3020e rivals Celeron N4020.

Feature	Xeon E5440	3020e
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Radeon Graphics (Vega 3)
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	AMD-V
Target Use	—	Entry Level Laptop

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Value Analysis

The Xeon E5440 launched at $690 MSRP, while the 3020e debuted at $100. At current prices ($37 vs $25), the 3020e is $12 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5440 delivers 64.0 pts/$ vs 96.2 pts/$ for the 3020e — making the 3020e the 40.3% better value option.