Xeon E5450 vs Pentium G4400
Xeon E5450
Pentium G4400
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 E5450 is positioned at rank 778 and the Pentium G4400 is on rank 499, so the Pentium G4400 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5450
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G4400
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5450 | Pentium G4400 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($85) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Harpertown (2007−2008) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5450 | Pentium G4400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($85) |
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 E5450 and Pentium G4400
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.
Pentium G4400
The Pentium G4400 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 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 54 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,562 points. Launch price was $64.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5450 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium G4400 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Xeon E5450 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Xeon E5450 versus 3.3 GHz on the Pentium G4400 — a 9.5% clock advantage for the Pentium G4400 (base: 3 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Xeon E5450 uses the Harpertown (2007−2008) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium G4400 uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5450 scores 2,581 against the Pentium G4400's 2,562 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon E5450. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon E5450 vs 3 MB on the Pentium G4400.
| Feature | Xeon E5450 | Pentium G4400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 3.3 GHz+10% |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | 3.3 GHz+10% |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB L2 Cache+300% | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB (total)+2300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 14 nm-69% |
| Architecture | Harpertown (2007−2008) | Skylake (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 2,581 | 2,562 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5450 uses the LGA771 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium G4400 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5450 | Pentium G4400 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA771 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
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