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Xeon E5502
Xeon L5335
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 E5502 is positioned at rank 893 and the Xeon L5335 is on rank 995, so the Xeon E5502 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5502
Performance Per Dollar Xeon L5335
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5502 | Xeon L5335 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($39) | ✅ More affordable ($18) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Gainestown (2009−2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Clovertown (2006−2007) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5502 | Xeon L5335 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+118%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($39) | ✅ More affordable ($18) |
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 E5502 and Xeon L5335
Xeon E5502
The Xeon E5502 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 March 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Gainestown (2009−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.86 GHz, with boost up to 1.87 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,725 points. Launch price was $95.
Xeon L5335
The Xeon L5335 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 13 August 2007 (18 years ago). It is based on the Clovertown (2006−2007) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 50 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard. Passmark benchmark score: 1,737 points. Launch price was $380.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5502 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Xeon L5335 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon L5335 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.87 GHz on the Xeon E5502 versus 2 GHz on the Xeon L5335 — a 6.7% clock advantage for the Xeon L5335 (base: 1.86 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon E5502 uses the Gainestown (2009−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Xeon L5335 uses Clovertown (2006−2007) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5502 scores 1,725 against the Xeon L5335's 1,737 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon L5335. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Xeon E5502 vs 8 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon L5335.
| Feature | Xeon E5502 | Xeon L5335 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.87 GHz | 2 GHz+7% |
| Base Clock | 1.86 GHz | 2 GHz+8% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 8 MB L2 Cache+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 4 MB (total)+1500% |
| Process | 45 nm-31% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Gainestown (2009−2010) | Clovertown (2006−2007) |
| PassMark | 1,725 | 1,737 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 200 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 800 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5502 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon L5335 uses LGA771 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5502 | Xeon L5335 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | LGA771 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-800 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 144 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 3 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 32 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (Xeon E5502) / not specified (Xeon L5335).
| Feature | Xeon E5502 | Xeon L5335 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E5502 launched at $188 MSRP, while the Xeon L5335 debuted at $380. At current prices ($39 vs $18), the Xeon L5335 is $21 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5502 delivers 44.2 pts/$ vs 96.5 pts/$ for the Xeon L5335 — making the Xeon L5335 the 74.3% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E5502 | Xeon L5335 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $188-51% | $380 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $39 | $18-54% |
| Performance per Dollar | 44.2 | 96.5+118% |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2007 |
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