
Xeon X3350 vs Pentium J4205

Xeon X3350

Pentium J4205
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 X3350 is positioned at rank 829 and the Pentium J4205 is on rank 910, so the Xeon X3350 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X3350
Performance Per Dollar Pentium J4205
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X3350 | Pentium J4205 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($161) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Goldmont (2016−2017) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X3350 | Pentium J4205 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($161) |
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 X3350 and Pentium J4205

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.

Pentium J4205
The Pentium J4205 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 August 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Goldmont (2016−2017) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1296. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L/LPDDR3 up to 1866 MT/s; LPDDR4 up to 2400 MT/s. Passmark benchmark score: 2,315 points. Launch price was $161.
Processing Power
The Pentium J4205 is built on the Goldmont (2016−2017) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon X3350 scores 2,291 against the Pentium J4205's 2,315 — a 1% lead for the Pentium J4205. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon X3350 vs 0 kB on the Pentium J4205.
| Feature | Xeon X3350 | Pentium J4205 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | — | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | — | 2.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.66 GHz+77% | 1.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB L2 Cache | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | — | 2 MB |
| Process | 45 nm | 14 nm-69% |
| Architecture | — | Goldmont (2016−2017) |
| PassMark | 2,291 | 2,315+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X3350 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium J4205 uses FCBGA1296 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon X3350 | Pentium J4205 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | FCBGA1296 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
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