Xeon W3550 vs Pentium Silver J5040
Xeon W3550
Pentium Silver J5040
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. The Xeon W3550 is positioned at rank #837 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W3550
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W3550 | Pentium Silver J5040 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bloomfield (2008−2010) / 45 nm) | ✨ Modern (Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W3550 | Pentium Silver J5040 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Pentium Silver J5040
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.
Pentium Silver J5040
The Pentium Silver J5040 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 November 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,252 points. Launch price was $161.
Processing Power
The Xeon W3550 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Pentium Silver J5040's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.33 GHz on the Xeon W3550 versus 3.2 GHz on the Pentium Silver J5040 — a 4% clock advantage for the Xeon W3550 (base: 3.06 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon W3550 uses the Bloomfield (2008−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium Silver J5040 uses Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W3550 scores 3,251 against the Pentium Silver J5040's 3,252 — a 0% lead for the Pentium Silver J5040. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon W3550 vs 4 MB on the Pentium Silver J5040.
| Feature | Xeon W3550 | Pentium Silver J5040 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.33 GHz+4% | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.06 GHz+53% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+100% | 4 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 4 MB (total)+1500% |
| Process | 45 nm | 14 nm-69% |
| Architecture | Bloomfield (2008−2010) | Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) |
| PassMark | 3,251 | 3,252 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 1,640 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 435 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,180 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W3550 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium Silver J5040 uses FCBGA1090 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W3550 | Pentium Silver J5040 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | FCBGA1090 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2400 / LPDDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 6 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon W3550) / VT-x / VT-d / EPT (Pentium Silver J5040). The Pentium Silver J5040 includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 605), while the Xeon W3550 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium Silver J5040 targets Mini-PC.
| Feature | Xeon W3550 | Pentium Silver J5040 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel UHD Graphics 605 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x / VT-d / EPT |
| Target Use | — | Mini-PC |
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