Xeon E5472 vs Pentium G4400T
Xeon E5472
Pentium G4400T
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 E5472 is positioned at rank 822 and the Pentium G4400T is on rank 536, so the Pentium G4400T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5472
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G4400T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5472 | Pentium G4400T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($75) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Harpertown (2007−2008) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5472 | Pentium G4400T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($75) |
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 E5472 and Pentium G4400T
Xeon E5472
The Xeon E5472 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: 2,333 points. Launch price was $1,022.
Pentium G4400T
The Pentium G4400T 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 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 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: DDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,323 points. Launch price was $64.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5472 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium G4400T offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Xeon E5472 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Xeon E5472 versus 2.9 GHz on the Pentium G4400T — a 3.4% clock advantage for the Xeon E5472 (base: 3 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Xeon E5472 uses the Harpertown (2007−2008) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium G4400T uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5472 scores 2,333 against the Pentium G4400T's 2,323 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon E5472. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon E5472 vs 3 MB on the Pentium G4400T.
| Feature | Xeon E5472 | Pentium G4400T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz+3% | 2.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+3% | 2.9 GHz |
| 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 | 2,333 | 2,323 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5472 uses the LGA771 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium G4400T uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5472 | Pentium G4400T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA771 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
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