Xeon W3550 vs Core i3-4360T
Xeon W3550
Core i3-4360T
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 W3550 is positioned at rank 837 and the Core i3-4360T is on rank 709, so the Core i3-4360T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W3550
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-4360T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W3550 | Core i3-4360T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($30) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bloomfield (2008−2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W3550 | Core i3-4360T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+32%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($30) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) |
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 W3550 and Core i3-4360T
Xeon W3550
The Xeon W3550 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 9 August 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Bloomfield (2008−2010) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.06 GHz, with boost up to 3.33 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: 3,251 points. Launch price was $235.
Core i3-4360T
The Core i3-4360T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 July 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,294 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Xeon W3550 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i3-4360T offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon W3550 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.33 GHz on the Xeon W3550 versus 3.2 GHz on the Core i3-4360T — a 4% clock advantage for the Xeon W3550 (base: 3.06 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Xeon W3550 uses the Bloomfield (2008−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i3-4360T uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W3550 scores 3,251 against the Core i3-4360T's 3,294 — a 1.3% lead for the Core i3-4360T. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon W3550 vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i3-4360T.
| Feature | Xeon W3550 | Core i3-4360T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.33 GHz+4% | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.06 GHz | 3.2 GHz+5% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+100% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 22 nm-51% |
| Architecture | Bloomfield (2008−2010) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 3,251 | 3,294+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W3550 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i3-4360T uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W3550 | Core i3-4360T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon W3550) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-4360T). The Core i3-4360T includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4600), while the Xeon W3550 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-4360T targets Desktop.
| Feature | Xeon W3550 | Core i3-4360T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics 4600 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W3550 launched at $294 MSRP, while the Core i3-4360T debuted at $138. At current prices ($30 vs $40), the Xeon W3550 is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W3550 delivers 108.4 pts/$ vs 82.3 pts/$ for the Core i3-4360T — making the Xeon W3550 the 27.3% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W3550 | Core i3-4360T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $294 | $138-53% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-25% | $40 |
| Performance per Dollar | 108.4+32% | 82.3 |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2014 |
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