Xeon E7340 vs Ryzen 5 3450U
Xeon E7340
Ryzen 5 3450U
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. The Xeon E7340 is positioned at rank #470 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7340
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Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E7340 | Ryzen 5 3450U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($132) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm) | ✨ Modern (Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E7340 | Ryzen 5 3450U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($132) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 E7340 and Ryzen 5 3450U
Xeon E7340
The Xeon E7340 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA604. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 6,544 points. Launch price was $800.
Ryzen 5 3450U
The Ryzen 5 3450U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 May 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB + 4 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 6,550 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 3450U is built on the Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E7340 scores 6,544 against the Ryzen 5 3450U's 6,550 — a 0.1% lead for the Ryzen 5 3450U. L3 cache: 8 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon E7340 vs 4 MB on the Ryzen 5 3450U.
| Feature | Xeon E7340 | Ryzen 5 3450U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | — | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | — | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz+14% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB L2 Cache+100% | 4 MB |
| L2 Cache | — | 2 MB |
| Process | 65 nm | 12 nm-82% |
| Architecture | — | Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 6,544 | 6,550 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E7340 uses the PGA604 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Ryzen 5 3450U uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E7340 | Ryzen 5 3450U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA604 | FP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
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