Xeon E5507 vs Atom C3538
Xeon E5507
Atom C3538
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 E5507 is positioned at rank 883 and the Atom C3538 is on rank 389, so the Atom C3538 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5507
Performance Per Dollar Atom C3538
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5507 | Atom C3538 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Gainestown (2009−2010) / 45 nm) | ✨ Modern (Goldmont (2016−2017) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5507 | Atom C3538 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 E5507 and Atom C3538
Xeon E5507
The Xeon E5507 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Gainestown (2009−2010) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.26 GHz, with boost up to 0.27 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: 1,905 points. Launch price was $457.
Atom C3538
The Atom C3538 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 August 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Goldmont (2016−2017) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1310. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4: 2133. Passmark benchmark score: 1,910 points. Launch price was $75.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon E5507 and Atom C3538 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 0.27 GHz on the Xeon E5507 versus 2.1 GHz on the Atom C3538 — a 154.4% clock advantage for the Atom C3538 (base: 2.26 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Xeon E5507 uses the Gainestown (2009−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Atom C3538 uses Goldmont (2016−2017) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5507 scores 1,905 against the Atom C3538's 1,910 — a 0.3% lead for the Atom C3538. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Xeon E5507 vs 8 MB on the Atom C3538.
| Feature | Xeon E5507 | Atom C3538 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 0.27 GHz | 2.1 GHz+678% |
| Base Clock | 2.26 GHz+8% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 8 MB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 8 MB+3100% |
| Process | 45 nm | 14 nm-69% |
| Architecture | Gainestown (2009−2010) | Goldmont (2016−2017) |
| PassMark | 1,905 | 1,910 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5507 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Atom C3538 uses FCBGA1310 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5507 | Atom C3538 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | FCBGA1310 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 256 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 12 |
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