Xeon E5450 vs Xeon X5460
Xeon E5450
Xeon X5460
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 Xeon X5460 is on rank 778, so the Xeon X5460 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 Xeon X5460
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5450 | Xeon X5460 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Harpertown (2007−2008) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Harpertown (2007−2008) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5450 | Xeon X5460 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Xeon X5460
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.
Xeon X5460
The Xeon X5460 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 3.16 GHz, with boost up to 0.17 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 6 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard. Passmark benchmark score: 2,582 points. Launch price was $1,172.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon E5450 and Xeon X5460 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Xeon E5450 versus 0.17 GHz on the Xeon X5460 — a 178.5% clock advantage for the Xeon E5450 (base: 3 GHz vs 3.16 GHz). Both are built on the Harpertown (2007−2008) architecture using a 45 nm process. In PassMark, the Xeon E5450 scores 2,581 against the Xeon X5460's 2,582 — a 0% lead for the Xeon X5460. Both processors carry 12 MB L2 Cache of L3 cache.
| Feature | Xeon E5450 | Xeon X5460 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz+1665% | 0.17 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | 3.16 GHz+5% |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB L2 Cache | 12 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB (total) | 6 MB (total) |
| Process | 45 nm | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Harpertown (2007−2008) | Harpertown (2007−2008) |
| PassMark | 2,581 | 2,582 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA771 socket with PCIe 2.0.
| Feature | Xeon E5450 | Xeon X5460 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA771 | LGA771 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
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