Xeon E5645 vs Core i5-4460
Xeon E5645
Core i5-4460
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 E5645 is positioned at rank 669 and the Core i5-4460 is on rank 642, so the Core i5-4460 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5645
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4460
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5645 | Core i5-4460 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($294) | ✅ More affordable ($40) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EP (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5645 | Core i5-4460 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+631%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($294) | ✅ More affordable ($40) |
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 E5645 and Core i5-4460
Xeon E5645
The Xeon E5645 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.67 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,942 points. Launch price was $294.
Core i5-4460
The Core i5-4460 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 May 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 84 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,915 points. Launch price was $182.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5645 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i5-4460 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon E5645 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.67 GHz on the Xeon E5645 versus 3.4 GHz on the Core i5-4460 — a 24.1% clock advantage for the Core i5-4460 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Xeon E5645 uses the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i5-4460 uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5645 scores 4,942 against the Core i5-4460's 4,915 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon E5645. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Xeon E5645 vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-4460.
| Feature | Xeon E5645 | Core i5-4460 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12+50% | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.67 GHz | 3.4 GHz+27% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 3.2 GHz+33% |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total)+100% | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Westmere-EP (2010−2011) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 4,942 | 4,915 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 512 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,104 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 2,901 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5645 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i5-4460 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. The Xeon E5645 supports up to 288 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 160% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 3 (Xeon E5645) vs 2 (Core i5-4460). PCIe lanes: 0 (Xeon E5645) vs 16 (Core i5-4460) — the Core i5-4460 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Xeon E5645 | Core i5-4460 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 288 GB+800% | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 3+50% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Xeon E5645) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-4460). The Core i5-4460 includes integrated graphics (HD 4600), while the Xeon E5645 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon E5645 targets Server, Core i5-4460 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core i5-4460 rivals Core i5-4440.
| Feature | Xeon E5645 | Core i5-4460 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD 4600 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Server | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E5645 launched at $294 MSRP, while the Core i5-4460 debuted at $182.
| Feature | Xeon E5645 | Core i5-4460 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $294 | $182-38% |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $40 |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2014 |
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