Xeon X3440 vs Athlon PRO 3045B

Xeon X3440

4 Cores8 Thrd95 WWMax: 2.93 GHz2009

Athlon PRO 3045B

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2021

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon X3440

4 / 8

2,769

0.0%

2,770

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 X3440 is positioned at rank 782 and the Athlon PRO 3045B is on rank 1177, so the Xeon X3440 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 X3440

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

16135%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

3047%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2707%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

2091%

#452

EPYC 9755

MSRP: $12984|Avg: $10931

99%

#454

Xeon Platinum 8368

MSRP: $7214|Avg: $429

99%

#456

EPYC 9575F

MSRP: $11791|Avg: $9238

97%

#457

EPYC 7642

MSRP: $4775|Avg: $850

97%

#458

EPYC 7573X

MSRP: $5590|Avg: $3580

96%

#782

Xeon X3440

MSRP: $215|Avg: $16

100%

#796

Xeon E-2276M

MSRP: $939|Avg: $124

96%

#797

Xeon W3580

MSRP: $294|Avg: $30

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Athlon PRO 3045B

#1164

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

4514%

#1165

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4448%

#1166

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

4083%

#1167

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

4065%

#1168

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

4027%

#1170

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3889%

#1171

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3729%

#1172

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3723%

#1173

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3623%

#1176

Core 2 Duo SL9600

MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A

100%

#1177

Athlon PRO 3045B

MSRP: $426|Avg: $180

100%

#1178

Core 2 Duo T5600

MSRP: $241|Avg: N/A

100%

#1179

Pentium N3510

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

99%

#1180

Core i7-7Y75

MSRP: $393|Avg: $285

99%

#1182

Core i7-4500U

MSRP: $398|Avg: N/A

96%

#1184

Athlon Neo X2 L325

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

95%

#1185

Core i3-2370M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

94%

#1186

Core i3-3217UE

MSRP: $225|Avg: $35

93%

#1187

Celeron T3000

MSRP: $150|Avg: $54

93%

#1188

Core m7-6Y75

MSRP: $393|Avg: $393

92%

#1189

Core M-5Y10

MSRP: $281|Avg: $20

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Athlon PRO 3045B (2021) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon X3440	Athlon PRO 3045B
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($16)	⚠️ Higher cost ($180)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Lynnfield (2009−2010) / 45 nm)	✨ Modern (Dali (2020−2021) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon X3440 (2009) relies on 45 nm technology and DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon X3440	Athlon PRO 3045B
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1025%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($16)	⚠️ Higher cost ($180)

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 X3440 Benchmark Check

Athlon PRO 3045B Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon X3440 and Athlon PRO 3045B

Xeon X3440

The Xeon X3440 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 September 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Lynnfield (2009−2010) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.53 GHz, with boost up to 2.93 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1156. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 2,769 points. Launch price was $215.

Athlon PRO 3045B

The Athlon PRO 3045B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Dali (2020−2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,770 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Xeon X3440 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Athlon PRO 3045B offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon X3440 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.93 GHz on the Xeon X3440 versus 3.2 GHz on the Athlon PRO 3045B — a 8.8% clock advantage for the Athlon PRO 3045B (base: 2.53 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Xeon X3440 uses the Lynnfield (2009−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Athlon PRO 3045B uses Dali (2020−2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon X3440 scores 2,769 against the Athlon PRO 3045B's 2,770 — a 0% lead for the Athlon PRO 3045B. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon X3440 vs 4 MB (total) on the Athlon PRO 3045B.

Feature	Xeon X3440	Athlon PRO 3045B
Cores / Threads	4 / 8+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.93 GHz	3.2 GHz+9%
Base Clock	2.53 GHz+10%	2.3 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+100%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	512 kB (per core)+100%
Process	45 nm	14 nm-69%
Architecture	Lynnfield (2009−2010)	Dali (2020−2021)
PassMark	2,769	2,770

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon X3440 uses the LGA1156 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon PRO 3045B uses FP5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon X3440	Athlon PRO 3045B
Socket	LGA1156	FP5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 4.0+100%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2400
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	8

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Advanced Features

The Athlon PRO 3045B includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Vega 3), while the Xeon X3440 requires a dedicated GPU.

Feature	Xeon X3440	Athlon PRO 3045B
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	AMD Radeon Vega 3

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Value Analysis

The Xeon X3440 launched at $215 MSRP, while the Athlon PRO 3045B debuted at $426. At current prices ($16 vs $180), the Xeon X3440 is $164 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon X3440 delivers 173.1 pts/$ vs 15.4 pts/$ for the Athlon PRO 3045B — making the Xeon X3440 the 167.3% better value option.