Xeon L5609 vs Xeon E5-2407 v2
Xeon L5609
Xeon E5-2407 v2
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 L5609 is positioned at rank 735 and the Xeon E5-2407 v2 is on rank 774, so the Xeon L5609 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon L5609
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2407 v2
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon L5609 | Xeon E5-2407 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($229) | ✅ More affordable ($39) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EP (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon L5609 | Xeon E5-2407 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+483%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($229) | ✅ More affordable ($39) |
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 L5609 and Xeon E5-2407 v2
Xeon L5609
The Xeon L5609 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.86 GHz, with boost up to 1.86 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 40 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,298 points. Launch price was $800.
Xeon E5-2407 v2
The Xeon E5-2407 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,272 points. Launch price was $476.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon L5609 and Xeon E5-2407 v2 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.86 GHz on the Xeon L5609 versus 2.4 GHz on the Xeon E5-2407 v2 — a 25.4% clock advantage for the Xeon E5-2407 v2 (base: 1.86 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Xeon L5609 uses the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon E5-2407 v2 uses Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon L5609 scores 3,298 against the Xeon E5-2407 v2's 3,272 — a 0.8% lead for the Xeon L5609. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Xeon L5609 vs 10 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2407 v2.
| Feature | Xeon L5609 | Xeon E5-2407 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 1.86 GHz | 2.4 GHz+29% |
| Base Clock | 1.86 GHz | 2.4 GHz+29% |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total)+20% | 10 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Westmere-EP (2010−2011) | Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 3,298 | 3,272 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon L5609 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon E5-2407 v2 uses LGA1356 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon L5609 | Xeon E5-2407 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | LGA1356 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
Value Analysis
The Xeon L5609 launched at $229 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-2407 v2 debuted at $250. At current prices ($229 vs $39), the Xeon E5-2407 v2 is $190 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon L5609 delivers 14.4 pts/$ vs 83.9 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-2407 v2 — making the Xeon E5-2407 v2 the 141.4% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon L5609 | Xeon E5-2407 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $229-8% | $250 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $229 | $39-83% |
| Performance per Dollar | 14.4 | 83.9+483% |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2013 |
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