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Xeon L5410
Xeon E5345
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 Xeon E5345 is on rank 887, so the Xeon E5345 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 Xeon E5345
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon L5410 | Xeon E5345 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Harpertown (2007−2008) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Clovertown (2006−2007) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon L5410 | Xeon E5345 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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.
Counter-Strike 2
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Xeon L5410 and Xeon E5345
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.
Xeon E5345
The Xeon E5345 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 November 2006 (19 years ago). It is based on the Clovertown (2006−2007) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.33 GHz, with boost up to 0.33 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard. Passmark benchmark score: 1,868 points. Launch price was $851.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon L5410 and Xeon E5345 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 0.33 GHz on the Xeon L5410 versus 0.33 GHz on the Xeon E5345 — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.33 GHz vs 2.33 GHz). The Xeon L5410 uses the Harpertown (2007−2008) architecture (45 nm), while the Xeon E5345 uses Clovertown (2006−2007) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon L5410 scores 1,853 against the Xeon E5345's 1,868 — a 0.8% lead for the Xeon E5345. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon L5410 vs 8 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon E5345.
| Feature | Xeon L5410 | Xeon E5345 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 0.33 GHz | 0.33 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.33 GHz | 2.33 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB L2 Cache+50% | 8 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB (total)+50% | 4 MB (total) |
| Process | 45 nm-31% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Harpertown (2007−2008) | Clovertown (2006−2007) |
| PassMark | 1,853 | 1,868 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA771 socket with PCIe 2.0.
| Feature | Xeon L5410 | Xeon E5345 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA771 | LGA771 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
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