Xeon E5450 vs Core i5-5350U

Xeon E5450

4 Cores4 Thrd80 WWMax: 3 GHz2007

Core i5-5350U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.9 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5450

4 / 4

2,581

0.0%

2,589

+0.3%

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 E5450 is positioned at rank 778 and the Core i5-5350U is on rank 1126, so the Xeon E5450 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 E5450

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

16098%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

3039%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2700%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

2086%

#450

EPYC 7663

MSRP: $6366|Avg: $6366

100%

#450

EPYC 9565

MSRP: $10486|Avg: $8233

100%

#452

EPYC 9755

MSRP: $12984|Avg: $10931

99%

#454

Xeon Platinum 8368

MSRP: $7214|Avg: $429

99%

#456

EPYC 9575F

MSRP: $11791|Avg: $9238

97%

#778

Xeon E5450

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#782

Xeon X3440

MSRP: $215|Avg: $16

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-5350U

#1114

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3569%

#1115

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3517%

#1116

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3229%

#1117

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3214%

#1118

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3185%

#1120

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3075%

#1121

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2949%

#1122

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2944%

#1123

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2865%

#1126

Core i5-5350U

MSRP: $315|Avg: N/A

100%

#1127

Pentium Dual Core T4300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $99

100%

#1128

Core i3-4100E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $30

100%

#1129

Core i7-3520M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

100%

#1130

Core i3-2310E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $20

100%

#1131

Core i5-2510E

MSRP: $230|Avg: $30

100%

#1132

Core m5-6Y54

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

99%

#1133

Core i3-2330E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $10

99%

#1135

Core i5-4288U

MSRP: $342|Avg: N/A

95%

#1136

Core m3-6Y30

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

94%

#1137

Core i3-2340UE

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

94%

#1138

Core i7-2820QM

MSRP: $568|Avg: N/A

94%

#1139

Core i5-520M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

93%

#1141

Celeron 807

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

93%

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 Core i5-5350U (2015) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5450	Core i5-5350U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($315)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Harpertown (2007−2008) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-U (2015) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5450 (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 E5450	Core i5-5350U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($315)

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 E5450 Benchmark Check

Core i5-5350U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5450 and Core i5-5350U

Xeon E5450

The Xeon E5450 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 3 GHz, with boost up to 3 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: 2,581 points. Launch price was $915.

Core i5-5350U

The Core i5-5350U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,589 points. Launch price was $315.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5450 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-5350U offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon E5450 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Xeon E5450 versus 2.9 GHz on the Core i5-5350U — a 3.4% clock advantage for the Xeon E5450 (base: 3 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Xeon E5450 uses the Harpertown (2007−2008) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i5-5350U uses Broadwell-U (2015) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5450 scores 2,581 against the Core i5-5350U's 2,589 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i5-5350U. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon E5450 vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-5350U.

Feature	Xeon E5450	Core i5-5350U
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3 GHz+3%	2.9 GHz
Base Clock	3 GHz+67%	1.8 GHz
L3 Cache	12 MB L2 Cache+300%	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	6 MB (total)+2300%	256K (per core)
Process	45 nm	14 nm-69%
Architecture	Harpertown (2007−2008)	Broadwell-U (2015)
PassMark	2,581	2,589

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5450 uses the LGA771 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-5350U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E5450	Core i5-5350U
Socket	LGA771	FCBGA1168
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	—	LPDDR3-1866
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	12

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5450) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-5350U). The Core i5-5350U includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 6000), while the Xeon E5450 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-5350U targets Mobile.