Xeon E5440 vs Pentium G4500T
Xeon E5440
Pentium G4500T
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 E5440 is positioned at rank 1008 and the Pentium G4500T is on rank 572, so the Pentium G4500T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5440
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G4500T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5440 | Pentium G4500T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($37) | ✅ More affordable ($20) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Harpertown (2007−2008) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5440 | Pentium G4500T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+88%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($37) | ✅ 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 E5440 and Pentium G4500T
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.
Pentium G4500T
The Pentium G4500T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,399 points. Launch price was $75.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5440 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium G4500T offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Xeon E5440 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 0.83 GHz on the Xeon E5440 versus 3 GHz on the Pentium G4500T — a 113.3% clock advantage for the Pentium G4500T (base: 2.83 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Xeon E5440 uses the Harpertown (2007−2008) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium G4500T uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5440 scores 2,367 against the Pentium G4500T's 2,399 — a 1.3% lead for the Pentium G4500T. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon E5440 vs 3 MB on the Pentium G4500T.
| Feature | Xeon E5440 | Pentium G4500T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 0.83 GHz | 3 GHz+261% |
| Base Clock | 2.83 GHz | 3 GHz+6% |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB L2 Cache+300% | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB (total)+1100% | 512 kB |
| Process | 45 nm | 14 nm-69% |
| Architecture | Harpertown (2007−2008) | Skylake (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 2,367 | 2,399+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 701 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,260 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5440 uses the LGA771 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium G4500T uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5440 | Pentium G4500T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA771 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5440) / VT-x, VT-d (Pentium G4500T). The Pentium G4500T includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 530), while the Xeon E5440 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium G4500T targets Low Power Desktop.
| Feature | Xeon E5440 | Pentium G4500T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Low Power Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E5440 launched at $690 MSRP, while the Pentium G4500T debuted at $75. At current prices ($37 vs $20), the Pentium G4500T is $17 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5440 delivers 64.0 pts/$ vs 120.0 pts/$ for the Pentium G4500T — making the Pentium G4500T the 60.9% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E5440 | Pentium G4500T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $690 | $75-89% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $37 | $20-46% |
| Performance per Dollar | 64.0 | 120.0+88% |
| Release Date | 2007 | 2015 |
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