Xeon X3440 vs Core i3-6157U

Xeon X3440

4 Cores8 Thrd95 WWMax: 2.93 GHz2009

Core i3-6157U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2016

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon X3440

4 / 8

2,769

0.0%

2,782

+0.5%

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 Core i3-6157U is on rank 630, so the Core i3-6157U 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 Core i3-6157U

#187

Core Ultra 9 288V

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

97%

#188

Core i7-10870H

MSRP: $417|Avg: N/A

97%

#618

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

844%

#619

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

831%

#620

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

763%

#621

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

760%

#622

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

753%

#624

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

727%

#625

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

697%

#626

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

696%

#627

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

677%

#630

Core i3-6157U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#638

Celeron Dual-Core T1400

MSRP: $80|Avg: $10

98%

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 i3-6157U (2016) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon X3440	Core i3-6157U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($16)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Lynnfield (2009−2010) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 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	Core i3-6157U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($16)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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

Core i3-6157U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon X3440 and Core i3-6157U

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.

Core i3-6157U

The Core i3-6157U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,782 points. Launch price was $304.

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Processing Power

The Xeon X3440 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i3-6157U offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon X3440 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.93 GHz on the Xeon X3440 versus 2.4 GHz on the Core i3-6157U — a 19.9% clock advantage for the Xeon X3440 (base: 2.53 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Xeon X3440 uses the Lynnfield (2009−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i3-6157U uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon X3440 scores 2,769 against the Core i3-6157U's 2,782 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i3-6157U. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon X3440 vs 3 MB on the Core i3-6157U.

Feature	Xeon X3440	Core i3-6157U
Cores / Threads	4 / 8+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.93 GHz+22%	2.4 GHz
Base Clock	2.53 GHz+5%	2.4 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+167%	3 MB
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	512 kB+100%
Process	45 nm	14 nm-69%
Architecture	Lynnfield (2009−2010)	Skylake (2015−2016)
PassMark	2,769	2,782

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon X3440 uses the LGA1156 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i3-6157U uses BGA1356 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon X3440	Core i3-6157U
Socket	LGA1156	BGA1356
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2133
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	12

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon X3440) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-6157U). The Core i3-6157U includes integrated graphics (Iris Graphics 550), while the Xeon X3440 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-6157U targets Mobile.