Xeon W3565 vs Core i5-4340M
Xeon W3565
Core i5-4340M
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 W3565 is positioned at rank 827 and the Core i5-4340M is on rank 374, so the Core i5-4340M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W3565
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4340M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W3565 | Core i5-4340M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($69) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bloomfield (2008−2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W3565 | Core i5-4340M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($69) | ✅ 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 W3565 and Core i5-4340M
Xeon W3565
The Xeon W3565 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 November 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Bloomfield (2008−2010) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.46 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: 3,391 points. Launch price was $70.
Core i5-4340M
The Core i5-4340M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 January 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 37 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,380 points. Launch price was $266.
Processing Power
The Xeon W3565 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i5-4340M offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon W3565 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.46 GHz on the Xeon W3565 versus 3.6 GHz on the Core i5-4340M — a 4% clock advantage for the Core i5-4340M (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Xeon W3565 uses the Bloomfield (2008−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i5-4340M uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W3565 scores 3,391 against the Core i5-4340M's 3,380 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon W3565. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon W3565 vs 3 MB on the Core i5-4340M.
| Feature | Xeon W3565 | Core i5-4340M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.46 GHz | 3.6 GHz+4% |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+10% | 2.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+167% | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512 kB+100% |
| Process | 45 nm | 22 nm-51% |
| Architecture | Bloomfield (2008−2010) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 3,391 | 3,380 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 513 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,726 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W3565 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i5-4340M uses PGA946 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W3565 | Core i5-4340M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | PGA946 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 24 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 3 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 36 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: Yes (Xeon W3565) / not specified (Core i5-4340M).
| Feature | Xeon W3565 | Core i5-4340M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | Yes | — |
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