CPU
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Xeon L5410
Core Duo T2700
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 L5410 is positioned at rank 890 and the Core Duo T2700 is on rank 1233, so the Xeon L5410 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon L5410
Performance Per Dollar Core Duo T2700
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon L5410 | Core Duo T2700 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($663) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Harpertown (2007−2008) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Yonah (2005−2006) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon L5410 | Core Duo T2700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($663) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Xeon L5410 and Core Duo T2700
Xeon L5410
The Xeon L5410 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 25 March 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Harpertown (2007−2008) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.33 GHz, with boost up to 0.33 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 6 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 50 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard. Passmark benchmark score: 1,853 points. Launch price was $320.
Core Duo T2700
The Core Duo T2700 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 28 July 2006 (19 years ago). It is based on the Yonah (2005−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.33 GHz, with boost up to 2.33 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 31 Watt. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 1,860 points. Launch price was $663.
Processing Power
The Xeon L5410 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core Duo T2700 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Xeon L5410 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 0.33 GHz on the Xeon L5410 versus 2.33 GHz on the Core Duo T2700 — a 150.4% clock advantage for the Core Duo T2700 (base: 2.33 GHz vs 2.33 GHz). The Xeon L5410 uses the Harpertown (2007−2008) architecture (45 nm), while the Core Duo T2700 uses Yonah (2005−2006) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon L5410 scores 1,853 against the Core Duo T2700's 1,860 — a 0.4% lead for the Core Duo T2700. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon L5410 vs 0 kB on the Core Duo T2700.
| Feature | Xeon L5410 | Core Duo T2700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 0.33 GHz | 2.33 GHz+606% |
| Base Clock | 2.33 GHz | 2.33 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB L2 Cache | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB (total)+200% | 2 MB |
| Process | 45 nm-31% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Harpertown (2007−2008) | Yonah (2005−2006) |
| PassMark | 1,853 | 1,860 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 200 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 350 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon L5410 uses the LGA771 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core Duo T2700 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon L5410 | Core Duo T2700 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA771 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR2-667 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon L5410) / VT-x (Core Duo T2700). Primary use case: Core Duo T2700 targets Laptop. Direct competitor: Core Duo T2700 rivals Core 2 Duo T5600.
| Feature | Xeon L5410 | Core Duo T2700 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Laptop |
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