Xeon X5260 vs Pentium Dual Core T4400
Xeon X5260
Pentium Dual Core T4400
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 X5260 is positioned at rank 956 and the Pentium Dual Core T4400 is on rank 1034, so the Xeon X5260 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5260
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Dual Core T4400
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X5260 | Pentium Dual Core T4400 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X5260 | Pentium Dual Core T4400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) |
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 X5260 and Pentium Dual Core T4400
Xeon X5260
The Xeon X5260 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 3.33 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,278 points. Launch price was $800.
Pentium Dual Core T4400
The Pentium Dual Core T4400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: P. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,284 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Pentium Dual Core T4400 is built on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon X5260 scores 1,278 against the Pentium Dual Core T4400's 1,284 — a 0.5% lead for the Pentium Dual Core T4400. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon X5260 vs 0 kB on the Pentium Dual Core T4400.
| Feature | Xeon X5260 | Pentium Dual Core T4400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | — | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | — | 2.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.33 GHz+51% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB L2 Cache | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | — | 1 MB |
| Process | 45 nm | 45 nm |
| Architecture | — | NetBurst (2000−2006) |
| PassMark | 1,278 | 1,284 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X5260 uses the LGA771 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium Dual Core T4400 uses P (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon X5260 | Pentium Dual Core T4400 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA771 | P |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
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