Xeon E5462 vs Core i7-3555LE

Xeon E5462

4 Cores4 Thrd80 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2007

Core i7-3555LE

2 Cores4 Thrd25 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5462

4 / 4

2,213

0.0%

2,238

+1.1%

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 E5462 is positioned at rank 955 and the Core i7-3555LE is on rank 1150, so the Xeon E5462 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 E5462

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

32121%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

6065%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

5388%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

4163%

#529

Xeon Max 9480

MSRP: $12980|Avg: $12980

99%

#530

Xeon E5-2689 v4

MSRP: $2723|Avg: $100

97%

#531

EPYC 7543

MSRP: $10257|Avg: $468

95%

#532

Xeon Platinum 8368Q

MSRP: $7719|Avg: $7719

94%

#533

Xeon Gold 6250

MSRP: $3400|Avg: $2000

93%

#534

Xeon E5-2699 v4

MSRP: $4115|Avg: $400

93%

#955

Xeon E5462

MSRP: $342|Avg: $45

100%

#958

Xeon E5-4650 v2

MSRP: $1723|Avg: $48

98%

#959

Xeon E5-1620 v4

MSRP: $1166|Avg: $160

97%

#963

Xeon E5-2660

MSRP: $1329|Avg: $65

94%

#964

Xeon E5-2667 v3

MSRP: $2057|Avg: $150

94%

#966

Xeon E3110

MSRP: $214|Avg: $158

94%

#969

Xeon L3406

MSRP: $189|Avg: $30

90%

#970

Xeon E5-2687W v2

MSRP: $2112|Avg: $62

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-3555LE

#1138

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3933%

#1139

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3875%

#1140

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3558%

#1141

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3542%

#1142

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3509%

#1144

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3389%

#1145

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3249%

#1146

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3244%

#1147

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3157%

#1150

Core i7-3555LE

MSRP: $300|Avg: $280

100%

#1151

Core i3-2377M

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

99%

#1152

Core 2 Duo E8435

MSRP: $150|Avg: $74

99%

#1153

Celeron M 723

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

98%

#1154

Core i7-3517UE

MSRP: $330|Avg: $35

97%

#1155

Core M-5Y51

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

97%

#1156

Pentium N3530

MSRP: $161|Avg: $20

97%

#1158

Core i3-330E

MSRP: $177|Avg: $89

95%

#1159

Core i7-2640M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

95%

#1160

Core M-5Y71

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

94%

#1162

Core i7-2620M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

94%

#1164

Celeron N3010

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

92%

#1165

Core i7-3537U

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

91%

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 ($45) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E5462 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon E5462	Core i7-3555LE
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($45)	⚠️ Higher cost ($280)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Harpertown (2007−2008) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-3555LE ($280), 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 ($235 less, 522% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon E5462	Core i7-3555LE
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+515%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($45)	⚠️ Higher cost ($280)

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 E5462 Benchmark Check

Core i7-3555LE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5462 and Core i7-3555LE

Xeon E5462

The Xeon E5462 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 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 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: 2,213 points. Launch price was $797.

Core i7-3555LE

The Core i7-3555LE 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 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: unknown Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 2,238 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5462 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i7-3555LE offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon E5462 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Xeon E5462 versus 3.2 GHz on the Core i7-3555LE — a 13.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-3555LE (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Xeon E5462 uses the Harpertown (2007−2008) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i7-3555LE uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5462 scores 2,213 against the Core i7-3555LE's 2,238 — a 1.1% lead for the Core i7-3555LE. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon E5462 vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i7-3555LE.

Feature	Xeon E5462	Core i7-3555LE
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.8 GHz	3.2 GHz+14%
Base Clock	2.8 GHz+12%	2.5 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	2,213	2,238+1%
Geekbench 6 Single	363	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,239	—

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5462 uses the LGA771 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i7-3555LE uses BGA1023 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E5462	Core i7-3555LE
Socket	LGA771	BGA1023
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	DDR2	—
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	✅	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x (Xeon E5462) / not specified (Core i7-3555LE). Primary use case: Xeon E5462 targets Server. Direct competitor: Xeon E5462 rivals Athlon 64 X2 4000+.

Feature	Xeon E5462	Core i7-3555LE
Integrated GPU	No	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	VT-x	—
Target Use	Server	—

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Value Analysis

The Xeon E5462 launched at $342 MSRP, while the Core i7-3555LE debuted at $300. At current prices ($45 vs $280), the Xeon E5462 is $235 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5462 delivers 49.2 pts/$ vs 8.0 pts/$ for the Core i7-3555LE — making the Xeon E5462 the 144.1% better value option.