CPU
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Xeon X3230
Xeon X5355
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 X3230 is positioned at rank 865 and the Xeon X5355 is on rank 1032, so the Xeon X3230 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X3230
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5355
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X3230 | Xeon X5355 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($4,000) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Clovertown (2006−2007) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X3230 | Xeon X5355 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($4,000) |
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 X3230 and Xeon X5355
Xeon X3230
The Xeon X3230 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 2.66 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,052 points. Launch price was $800.
Xeon X5355
The Xeon X5355 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 November 2006 (19 years ago). It is based on the Clovertown (2006−2007) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.66 GHz, with boost up to 0.67 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard. Passmark benchmark score: 2,039 points. Launch price was $1,172.
Processing Power
The Xeon X5355 is built on the Clovertown (2006−2007) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon X3230 scores 2,052 against the Xeon X5355's 2,039 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon X3230. Both processors carry 8 MB L2 Cache of L3 cache.
| Feature | Xeon X3230 | Xeon X5355 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | — | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | — | 0.67 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.66 GHz | 2.66 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB L2 Cache | 8 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | — | 4 MB (total) |
| Process | 65 nm | 65 nm |
| Architecture | — | Clovertown (2006−2007) |
| PassMark | 2,052 | 2,039 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X3230 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon X5355 uses LGA771 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon X3230 | Xeon X5355 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | LGA771 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
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