Xeon X3460 vs Core i5-4300M
Xeon X3460
Core i5-4300M
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 X3460 is positioned at rank 886 and the Core i5-4300M is on rank 1017, so the Xeon X3460 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X3460
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4300M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X3460 | Core i5-4300M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($25) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($227) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Lynnfield (2009−2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X3460 | Core i5-4300M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+806%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($25) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($227) |
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 X3460 and Core i5-4300M
Xeon X3460
The Xeon X3460 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 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.46 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: 2,955 points. Launch price was $316.
Core i5-4300M
The Core i5-4300M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 37 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,960 points. Launch price was $227.
Processing Power
The Xeon X3460 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i5-4300M offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon X3460 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.46 GHz on the Xeon X3460 versus 3.3 GHz on the Core i5-4300M — a 4.7% clock advantage for the Xeon X3460 (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Xeon X3460 uses the Lynnfield (2009−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i5-4300M uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon X3460 scores 2,955 against the Core i5-4300M's 2,960 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i5-4300M. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon X3460 vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-4300M.
| Feature | Xeon X3460 | Core i5-4300M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.46 GHz+5% | 3.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz+8% | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+167% | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 22 nm-51% |
| Architecture | Lynnfield (2009−2010) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 2,955 | 2,960 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X3460 uses the LGA1156 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-4300M uses PGA946 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon X3460 | Core i5-4300M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1156 | PGA946 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
Value Analysis
The Xeon X3460 launched at $316 MSRP, while the Core i5-4300M debuted at $227.
| Feature | Xeon X3460 | Core i5-4300M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $316 | $227-28% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25 | — |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2013 |
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