Xeon E5440 vs Core i7-3517UE

Xeon E5440

4 Cores4 Thrd80 WWMax: 0.83 GHz2007

Core i7-3517UE

2 Cores4 Thrd17 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5440

4 / 4

2,367

0.0%

2,384

+0.7%

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 Core i7-3517UE is on rank 1154, so the Xeon E5440 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 Core i7-3517UE

#1142

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

4064%

#1143

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4004%

#1144

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3676%

#1145

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3659%

#1146

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3626%

#1148

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3501%

#1149

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3357%

#1150

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3352%

#1151

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3262%

#1154

Core i7-3517UE

MSRP: $330|Avg: $35

100%

#1155

Core M-5Y51

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

100%

#1156

Pentium N3530

MSRP: $161|Avg: $20

100%

#1157

Core i3-330E

MSRP: $177|Avg: $89

99%

#1159

Core i7-2640M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

98%

#1160

Core M-5Y71

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

97%

#1162

Core i7-2620M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

97%

#1164

Celeron N3010

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

95%

#1165

Core i7-3537U

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

94%

#1166

Core M-5Y10c

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

94%

#1167

Core M-5Y10a

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

94%

#1168

Core M-5Y31

MSRP: $281|Avg: $30

94%

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 ($37) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E5440 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon E5440	Core i7-3517UE
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($37)	✅ More affordable ($35)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Harpertown (2007−2008) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-3517UE ($35), 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 ($2 less, 5% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon E5440	Core i7-3517UE
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+6%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($37)	✅ More affordable ($35)

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

Core i7-3517UE Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5440 and Core i7-3517UE

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.

Core i7-3517UE

The Core i7-3517UE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 June 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: unknown Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 2,384 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5440 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i7-3517UE offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon E5440 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 0.83 GHz on the Xeon E5440 versus 2.8 GHz on the Core i7-3517UE — a 108.5% clock advantage for the Core i7-3517UE (base: 2.83 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The Xeon E5440 uses the Harpertown (2007−2008) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i7-3517UE uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5440 scores 2,367 against the Core i7-3517UE's 2,384 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i7-3517UE. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon E5440 vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i7-3517UE.

Feature	Xeon E5440	Core i7-3517UE
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	0.83 GHz	2.8 GHz+237%
Base Clock	2.83 GHz+66%	1.7 GHz
L3 Cache	12 MB L2 Cache+200%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	6 MB (total)+2300%	256 kB (per core)
Process	45 nm	22 nm-51%
Architecture	Harpertown (2007−2008)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	2,367	2,384

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5440 uses the LGA771 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i7-3517UE uses BGA1023 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E5440	Core i7-3517UE
Socket	LGA771	BGA1023
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%

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Value Analysis

The Xeon E5440 launched at $690 MSRP, while the Core i7-3517UE debuted at $330. At current prices ($37 vs $35), the Core i7-3517UE is $2 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5440 delivers 64.0 pts/$ vs 68.1 pts/$ for the Core i7-3517UE — making the Core i7-3517UE the 6.3% better value option.