Xeon E5640 vs Core i5-7400T

CPU

GPU

Xeon E5640

Core i5-7400T

4 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3 GHz2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5640

4 / 8

4,755

+1.3%

4,692

0.0%

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 E5640 is positioned at rank 574 and the Core i5-7400T is on rank 666, so the Xeon E5640 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 E5640

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

8739%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1650%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1466%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1133%

#348

Xeon Gold 6426Y

MSRP: $2145|Avg: N/A

99%

#349

EPYC 4565P

MSRP: $2730|Avg: $1980

99%

#351

Xeon W-2295

MSRP: $1333|Avg: $1400

98%

#352

Xeon 6741P

MSRP: $4421|Avg: $3780

96%

#353

EPYC 7452

MSRP: $2025|Avg: $2025

95%

#574

Xeon E5640

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#575

Xeon E3-1225 v3

MSRP: $224|Avg: $29

100%

#577

Xeon E5-1620 v3

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

100%

#583

Xeon E3-1245 v2

MSRP: $273|Avg: $204

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-7400T

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

12091%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

11425%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

8296%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2499%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1980%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1732%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

992%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

979%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

891%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

891%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

881%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

857%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

846%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

842%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

834%

#390

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $1247

99%

#666

Core i5-7400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $78

100%

#667

Core i5-4670

MSRP: $213|Avg: $65

100%

#668

Core i5-4570S

MSRP: $195|Avg: $40

100%

#669

Pentium G2010

MSRP: $64|Avg: $5

99%

#671

Core i5-6500TE

MSRP: $192|Avg: $60

99%

#673

Core i5-4430

MSRP: $182|Avg: $60

99%

#674

Celeron G550T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $5

99%

#675

Pentium G2130

MSRP: $75|Avg: $8

99%

#677

Core i7-6700K

MSRP: $350|Avg: $142

99%

#678

Core i5-4460S

MSRP: $182|Avg: $50

99%

#680

Pentium G3420T

MSRP: $75|Avg: $40

99%

#681

Core i5-3570

MSRP: $194|Avg: $35

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i5-7400T (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5640	Core i5-7400T
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($78)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / Standard Node)	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5640 (2010) relies on older node technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5640	Core i5-7400T
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($78)

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 E5640 Benchmark Check

Core i5-7400T Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5640 and Core i5-7400T

Xeon E5640

The Xeon E5640 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Passmark benchmark score: 4,755 points. Launch price was $800.

Core i5-7400T

The Core i5-7400T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 4,692 points. Launch price was $187.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-7400T is built on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E5640 scores 4,755 against the Core i5-7400T's 4,692 — a 1.3% lead for the Xeon E5640.

Feature	Xeon E5640	Core i5-7400T
Cores / Threads	—	4 / 4
Boost Clock	—	3 GHz
Base Clock	—	2.4 GHz
L3 Cache	—	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	256K (per core)
Process	—	14 nm
Architecture	—	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
PassMark	4,755+1%	4,692
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	3,334
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,069
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	2,463

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5640) / Yes (Core i5-7400T). The Core i5-7400T includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 630), while the Xeon E5640 requires a dedicated GPU.