Xeon X3450 vs Pentium 8500

CPU

GPU

Xeon X3450

4 Cores8 Thrd95 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2009

Pentium 8500

5 Cores6 Thrd9 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon X3450

4 / 8

2,877

0.0%

2,900

+0.8%

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 X3450 is positioned at rank 813 and the Pentium 8500 is on rank 991, so the Xeon X3450 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 X3450

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

17406%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

3286%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2920%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

2256%

#464

Xeon W-3375

MSRP: $4951|Avg: $6000

100%

#466

Xeon Platinum 8358

MSRP: $4607|Avg: $3145

99%

#467

EPYC 7662

MSRP: $6150|Avg: $1266

98%

#467

EPYC 7713

MSRP: $7060|Avg: $1299

98%

#469

EPYC 9554

MSRP: $9087|Avg: $2795

96%

#813

Xeon X3450

MSRP: $241|Avg: $39

100%

#816

Xeon W3680

MSRP: $594|Avg: $26

99%

#818

Xeon E5-2640 v3

MSRP: $939|Avg: $189

99%

#823

Xeon E5-1660 v3

MSRP: $1080|Avg: $198

98%

#826

Xeon W3565

MSRP: $294|Avg: $69

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium 8500

#979

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2023%

#980

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1994%

#981

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1830%

#982

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1822%

#983

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1805%

#985

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1743%

#986

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1672%

#987

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1669%

#988

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1624%

#991

Pentium 8500

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

100%

#992

A6-8500P

MSRP: $100|Avg: $16

100%

#994

Core i7-4700EQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $180

99%

#995

Core i3-8145UE

MSRP: $281|Avg: $50

99%

#996

Core i7-4712MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $60

97%

#997

Core i7-3615QE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $100

97%

#998

Celeron M U3400

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

97%

#999

3015Ce

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

96%

#1000

Core i7-4700MQ

MSRP: $383|Avg: $50

96%

#1001

Athlon II M340

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

96%

#1005

Pentium P6000

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

94%

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 Pentium 8500 (2022) utilizes Intel 7 nm technology and DDR4, DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon X3450	Pentium 8500
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($39)	⚠️ Higher cost ($200)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Lynnfield (2009−2010) / 45 nm)	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-U (2022) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon X3450 (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 X3450	Pentium 8500
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+409%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($39)	⚠️ Higher cost ($200)

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 X3450 Benchmark Check

Pentium 8500 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon X3450 and Pentium 8500

Xeon X3450

The Xeon X3450 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 2.66 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 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: 2,877 points. Launch price was $241.

Pentium 8500

The Pentium 8500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Alder Lake-U (2022) architecture. It features 5 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 1 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1781. Thermal design power (TDP): 9 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 2,900 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Xeon X3450 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Pentium 8500 offers 5 cores / 6 threads — the Pentium 8500 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon X3450 versus 4.4 GHz on the Pentium 8500 — a 31.6% clock advantage for the Pentium 8500 (base: 2.66 GHz vs 1 GHz). The Xeon X3450 uses the Lynnfield (2009−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium 8500 uses Alder Lake-U (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon X3450 scores 2,877 against the Pentium 8500's 2,900 — a 0.8% lead for the Pentium 8500. Both processors carry 8 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Xeon X3450	Pentium 8500
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	5 / 6+25%
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz	4.4 GHz+38%
Base Clock	2.66 GHz+166%	1 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)+400%
Process	45 nm	Intel 7 nm-84%
Architecture	Lynnfield (2009−2010)	Alder Lake-U (2022)
PassMark	2,877	2,900
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,250
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	2,100

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon X3450 uses the LGA1156 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium 8500 uses FCBGA1781 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon X3450	Pentium 8500
Socket	LGA1156	FCBGA1781
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 5.0+150%
Max RAM Speed	—	LPDDR5-5200
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	14

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon X3450) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Pentium 8500). The Pentium 8500 includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics (48 EU)), while the Xeon X3450 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium 8500 targets Entry Level Laptop.

Feature	Xeon X3450	Pentium 8500
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Intel UHD Graphics (48 EU)
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	—	Entry Level Laptop

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Value Analysis

The Xeon X3450 launched at $241 MSRP, while the Pentium 8500 debuted at $200. At current prices ($39 vs $200), the Xeon X3450 is $161 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon X3450 delivers 73.8 pts/$ vs 14.5 pts/$ for the Pentium 8500 — making the Xeon X3450 the 134.3% better value option.