CPU
GPU
Xeon W3550
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 W3550 is positioned at rank 837 and the Xeon E5-2407 v2 is on rank 774, so the Xeon E5-2407 v2 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 Xeon E5-2407 v2
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W3550 | Xeon E5-2407 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($30) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($39) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bloomfield (2008−2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W3550 | Xeon E5-2407 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+29%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($30) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($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 W3550 and Xeon E5-2407 v2
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.
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
The Xeon W3550 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Xeon E5-2407 v2's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.33 GHz on the Xeon W3550 versus 2.4 GHz on the Xeon E5-2407 v2 — a 32.5% clock advantage for the Xeon W3550 (base: 3.06 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Xeon W3550 uses the Bloomfield (2008−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Xeon E5-2407 v2 uses Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W3550 scores 3,251 against the Xeon E5-2407 v2's 3,272 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon E5-2407 v2. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon W3550 vs 10 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2407 v2.
| Feature | Xeon W3550 | Xeon E5-2407 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.33 GHz+39% | 2.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.06 GHz+28% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 10 MB (total)+25% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 22 nm-51% |
| Architecture | Bloomfield (2008−2010) | Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 3,251 | 3,272 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W3550 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 W3550 | Xeon E5-2407 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | LGA1356 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W3550 launched at $294 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-2407 v2 debuted at $250. At current prices ($30 vs $39), the Xeon W3550 is $9 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W3550 delivers 108.4 pts/$ vs 83.9 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-2407 v2 — making the Xeon W3550 the 25.5% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W3550 | Xeon E5-2407 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $294 | $250-15% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-23% | $39 |
| Performance per Dollar | 108.4+29% | 83.9 |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2013 |
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