Xeon X3440 vs Pentium G4500
Xeon X3440
Pentium G4500
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 X3440 is positioned at rank 782 and the Pentium G4500 is on rank 527, so the Pentium G4500 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X3440
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G4500
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X3440 | Pentium G4500 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($16) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($34) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Lynnfield (2009−2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X3440 | Pentium G4500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+110%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($16) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($34) |
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 X3440 and Pentium G4500
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.
Pentium G4500
The Pentium G4500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 51 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,800 points. Launch price was $82.
Processing Power
The Xeon X3440 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Pentium G4500 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Xeon X3440 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.93 GHz on the Xeon X3440 versus 3.5 GHz on the Pentium G4500 — a 17.7% clock advantage for the Pentium G4500 (base: 2.53 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Xeon X3440 uses the Lynnfield (2009−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium G4500 uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon X3440 scores 2,769 against the Pentium G4500's 2,800 — a 1.1% lead for the Pentium G4500. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon X3440 vs 4 MB (total) on the Pentium G4500.
| Feature | Xeon X3440 | Pentium G4500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.93 GHz | 3.5 GHz+19% |
| Base Clock | 2.53 GHz | 3.5 GHz+38% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+100% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 14 nm-69% |
| Architecture | Lynnfield (2009−2010) | Skylake (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 2,769 | 2,800+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X3440 uses the LGA1156 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium G4500 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon X3440 | Pentium G4500 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1156 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
Value Analysis
The Xeon X3440 launched at $215 MSRP, while the Pentium G4500 debuted at $75. At current prices ($16 vs $34), the Xeon X3440 is $18 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon X3440 delivers 173.1 pts/$ vs 82.4 pts/$ for the Pentium G4500 — making the Xeon X3440 the 71% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon X3440 | Pentium G4500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $215 | $75-65% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $16-53% | $34 |
| Performance per Dollar | 173.1+110% | 82.4 |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2015 |
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