Xeon X3350 vs Core i5-4210U

Xeon X3350

95 WW2008

Core i5-4210U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.7 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon X3350

2,291

0.0%

2,316

+1.1%

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 X3350 is positioned at rank 829 and the Core i5-4210U is on rank 214, so the Core i5-4210U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon X3350

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

18135%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

3424%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

3042%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

2350%

#470

Xeon Gold 6338T

MSRP: $3139|Avg: $1795

100%

#471

Xeon E5-2650 v4

MSRP: $1166|Avg: $45

99%

#472

EPYC 9845

MSRP: $13564|Avg: $8670

98%

#473

EPYC 7F32

MSRP: $2100|Avg: $179

97%

#474

EPYC 9654P

MSRP: $10625|Avg: $5345

96%

#475

EPYC 9965

MSRP: $14813|Avg: $10000

95%

#829

Xeon X3350

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#837

Xeon W3550

MSRP: $294|Avg: $30

97%

#839

Xeon E5-2450

MSRP: $694|Avg: $795

95%

#841

Xeon E5-2630L v2

MSRP: $612|Avg: $149

95%

#842

Xeon E3-1246 v3

MSRP: $667|Avg: $215

95%

#843

Xeon W3540

MSRP: $284|Avg: $10

95%

#844

Xeon E-2124G

MSRP: $667|Avg: $462

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4210U

#57

Ryzen AI 9 365

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

98%

#202

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

380%

#203

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

374%

#204

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

344%

#205

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

342%

#206

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

339%

#208

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

327%

#209

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

314%

#210

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

313%

#211

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

305%

#214

Core i5-4210U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i5-4210U (2014) utilizes 22 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon X3350	Core i5-4210U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon X3350 (2008) relies on 45 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon X3350	Core i5-4210U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Xeon X3350 Benchmark Check

Core i5-4210U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon X3350 and Core i5-4210U

Xeon X3350

The Xeon X3350 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 2.66 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,291 points. Launch price was $800.

Core i5-4210U

The Core i5-4210U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 April 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,316 points. Launch price was $281.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-4210U is built on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon X3350 scores 2,291 against the Core i5-4210U's 2,316 — a 1.1% lead for the Core i5-4210U. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon X3350 vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-4210U.

Feature	Xeon X3350	Core i5-4210U
Cores / Threads	—	2 / 4
Boost Clock	—	2.7 GHz
Base Clock	2.66 GHz+56%	1.7 GHz
L3 Cache	12 MB L2 Cache+300%	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	256K (per core)
Process	45 nm	22 nm-51%
Architecture	—	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	2,291	2,316+1%
Geekbench 6 Single	—	763

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon X3350 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-4210U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon X3350	Core i5-4210U
Socket	LGA775	FCBGA1168
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3L-1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	12

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon X3350) / VT-x, EPT (Core i5-4210U). The Core i5-4210U includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4400), while the Xeon X3350 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4210U targets Thin & Light Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-4210U rivals A8-6410.