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Xeon X3450
Xeon X5470
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 X3450 is positioned at rank 813 and the Xeon X5470 is on rank 739, so the Xeon X5470 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X3450
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5470
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X3450 | Xeon X5470 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($39) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Lynnfield (2009−2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Harpertown (2007−2008) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X3450 | Xeon X5470 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($39) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 X3450 and Xeon X5470
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.
Xeon X5470
The Xeon X5470 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 September 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Harpertown (2007−2008) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.33 GHz, with boost up to 0.33 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 6 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard. Passmark benchmark score: 2,869 points. Launch price was $1,386.
Processing Power
The Xeon X3450 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Xeon X5470's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon X3450 versus 0.33 GHz on the Xeon X5470 — a 162.6% clock advantage for the Xeon X3450 (base: 2.66 GHz vs 3.33 GHz). The Xeon X3450 uses the Lynnfield (2009−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Xeon X5470 uses Harpertown (2007−2008) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon X3450 scores 2,877 against the Xeon X5470's 2,869 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon X3450. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon X3450 vs 12 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon X5470.
| Feature | Xeon X3450 | Xeon X5470 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz+870% | 0.33 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.66 GHz | 3.33 GHz+25% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 12 MB L2 Cache+50% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 6 MB (total)+2300% |
| Process | 45 nm | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Lynnfield (2009−2010) | Harpertown (2007−2008) |
| PassMark | 2,877 | 2,869 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X3450 uses the LGA1156 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon X5470 uses LGA771 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon X3450 | Xeon X5470 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1156 | LGA771 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
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