Xeon L3406 vs Pentium E5700
Xeon L3406
Pentium E5700
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 Pentium E5700 is on rank 904, so the Pentium E5700 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 Pentium E5700
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon L3406 | Pentium E5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon L3406 | Pentium E5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+99%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
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 Pentium E5700
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.
Pentium E5700
The Pentium E5700 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 August 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,096 points. Launch price was $110.
Processing Power
The Xeon L3406 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Pentium E5700's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.53 GHz on the Xeon L3406 versus 3 GHz on the Pentium E5700 — a 17% clock advantage for the Pentium E5700 (base: 2.26 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Pentium E5700 is built on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon L3406 scores 1,104 against the Pentium E5700's 1,096 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon L3406. L3 cache: 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Xeon L3406 vs 0 kB on the Pentium E5700.
| Feature | Xeon L3406 | Pentium E5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.53 GHz | 3 GHz+19% |
| Base Clock | 2.26 GHz | 3 GHz+33% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | — | 2 MB (total) |
| Process | 32 nm-29% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | — | Wolfdale (2008−2010) |
| PassMark | 1,104 | 1,096 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon L3406 uses the LGA1156 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium E5700 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon L3406 | Pentium E5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1156 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
Value Analysis
The Xeon L3406 launched at $189 MSRP, while the Pentium E5700 debuted at $75. At current prices ($30 vs $15), the Pentium E5700 is $15 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon L3406 delivers 36.8 pts/$ vs 73.1 pts/$ for the Pentium E5700 — making the Pentium E5700 the 66% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon L3406 | Pentium E5700 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $189 | $75-60% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $15-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 36.8 | 73.1+99% |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2010 |
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