Xeon X3440 vs Processor N250

CPU

GPU

Xeon X3440

4 Cores8 Thrd95 WWMax: 2.93 GHz2009

Processor N250

4 Cores4 Thrd6 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2025

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon X3440

4 / 8

2,769

0.0%

2,786

+0.6%

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. The Xeon X3440 is positioned at rank #782 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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

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 Processor N250 (2025) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4, DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon X3440	Processor N250
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior 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)	✨ Modern (Twin Lake (2024−2025) / 10 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	Processor N250
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

Processor N250 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon X3440 and Processor N250

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.

Processor N250

The Processor N250 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Twin Lake (2024−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 0.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1264. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 2,786 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Xeon X3440 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Processor N250's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.93 GHz on the Xeon X3440 versus 3.8 GHz on the Processor N250 — a 25.9% clock advantage for the Processor N250 (base: 2.53 GHz vs 0.1 GHz). The Xeon X3440 uses the Lynnfield (2009−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Processor N250 uses Twin Lake (2024−2025) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon X3440 scores 2,769 against the Processor N250's 2,786 — a 0.6% lead for the Processor N250. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon X3440 vs 6 MB (total) on the Processor N250.

Feature	Xeon X3440	Processor N250
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 4
Boost Clock	2.93 GHz	3.8 GHz+30%
Base Clock	2.53 GHz+2430%	0.1 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+33%	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	2 MB (total)+700%
Process	45 nm	10 nm-78%
Architecture	Lynnfield (2009−2010)	Twin Lake (2024−2025)
PassMark	2,769	2,786

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon X3440 uses the LGA1156 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Processor N250 uses FCBGA1264 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon X3440	Processor N250
Socket	LGA1156	FCBGA1264
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 4.0+100%

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Value Analysis

The Xeon X3440 launched at $215 MSRP, while the Processor N250 debuted at $0. At current prices ($16 vs $0), the Processor N250 is $16 cheaper.