Xeon L3406 vs E2-1800
Xeon L3406
E2-1800
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 L3406 is positioned at rank 969 and the E2-1800 is on rank 826, so the E2-1800 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon L3406
Performance Per Dollar E2-1800
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon L3406 | E2-1800 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Zacate (2011−2013) / 40 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon L3406 | E2-1800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ 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 L3406 and E2-1800
Xeon L3406
The Xeon L3406 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.26 GHz, with boost up to 2.53 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1156. Thermal design power (TDP): 30 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1066. Passmark benchmark score: 1,104 points. Launch price was $800.
E2-1800
The E2-1800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Zacate (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.7 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 40 nm process technology. Socket: FT1. Thermal design power (TDP): 18 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,110 points. Launch price was $50.
Processing Power
The Xeon L3406 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the E2-1800's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.53 GHz on the Xeon L3406 versus 1.7 GHz on the E2-1800 — a 39.2% clock advantage for the Xeon L3406. The E2-1800 is built on the Zacate (2011−2013) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon L3406 scores 1,104 against the E2-1800's 1,110 — a 0.5% lead for the E2-1800. L3 cache: 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Xeon L3406 vs 0 kB on the E2-1800.
| Feature | Xeon L3406 | E2-1800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.53 GHz+49% | 1.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.26 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | — | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm-20% | 40 nm |
| Architecture | — | Zacate (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,104 | 1,110 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon L3406 uses the LGA1156 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the E2-1800 uses FT1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon L3406 | E2-1800 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1156 | FT1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
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