Xeon W3540 vs Pentium G4600T
Xeon W3540
Pentium G4600T
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 W3540 is positioned at rank 843 and the Pentium G4600T is on rank 491, so the Pentium G4600T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W3540
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G4600T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W3540 | Pentium G4600T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($35) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bloomfield (2008−2010) / 45 nm) | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W3540 | Pentium G4600T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+251%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($35) |
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 W3540 and Pentium G4600T
Xeon W3540
The Xeon W3540 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 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.93 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 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: 3,075 points. Launch price was $699.
Pentium G4600T
The Pentium G4600T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2133/2400, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 3,062 points. Launch price was $75.
Processing Power
The Xeon W3540 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Pentium G4600T offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon W3540 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon W3540 versus 3 GHz on the Pentium G4600T — a 6.5% clock advantage for the Xeon W3540 (base: 2.93 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Xeon W3540 uses the Bloomfield (2008−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium G4600T uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W3540 scores 3,075 against the Pentium G4600T's 3,062 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon W3540. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon W3540 vs 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G4600T.
| Feature | Xeon W3540 | Pentium G4600T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz+7% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.93 GHz | 3 GHz+2% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+167% | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 14 nm-69% |
| Architecture | Bloomfield (2008−2010) | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 3,075 | 3,062 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W3540 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium G4600T uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W3540 | Pentium G4600T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W3540 launched at $284 MSRP, while the Pentium G4600T debuted at $75. At current prices ($10 vs $35), the Xeon W3540 is $25 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W3540 delivers 307.5 pts/$ vs 87.5 pts/$ for the Pentium G4600T — making the Xeon W3540 the 111.4% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W3540 | Pentium G4600T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $284 | $75-74% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-71% | $35 |
| Performance per Dollar | 307.5+251% | 87.5 |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2017 |
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