Xeon W3503 vs Pentium G640T
Xeon W3503
Pentium G640T
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 W3503 is positioned at rank 978 and the Pentium G640T is on rank 848, so the Pentium G640T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W3503
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G640T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W3503 | Pentium G640T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($69) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bloomfield (2008−2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W3503 | Pentium G640T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($69) |
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 W3503 and Pentium G640T
Xeon W3503
The Xeon W3503 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 March 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Bloomfield (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,125 points. Launch price was $65.
Pentium G640T
The Pentium G640T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,139 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon W3503 and Pentium G640T share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Xeon W3503 versus 2.4 GHz on the Pentium G640T — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Xeon W3503 uses the Bloomfield (2008−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium G640T uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W3503 scores 1,125 against the Pentium G640T's 1,139 — a 1.2% lead for the Pentium G640T. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Xeon W3503 vs 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G640T.
| Feature | Xeon W3503 | Pentium G640T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total)+33% | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 32 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Bloomfield (2008−2010) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,125 | 1,139+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W3503 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium G640T uses LGA1155 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W3503 | Pentium G640T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
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