CPU
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Xeon X5365
Xeon E5472
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 X5365 is positioned at rank 823 and the Xeon E5472 is on rank 822, so the Xeon E5472 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5365
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5472
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X5365 | Xeon E5472 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Harpertown (2007−2008) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X5365 | Xeon E5472 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 X5365 and Xeon E5472
Xeon X5365
The Xeon X5365 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 3 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,331 points. Launch price was $800.
Xeon E5472
The Xeon E5472 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 November 2007 (18 years ago). It is based on the Harpertown (2007−2008) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 6 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard. Passmark benchmark score: 2,333 points. Launch price was $1,022.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5472 is built on the Harpertown (2007−2008) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon X5365 scores 2,331 against the Xeon E5472's 2,333 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon E5472. L3 cache: 8 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon X5365 vs 12 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon E5472.
| Feature | Xeon X5365 | Xeon E5472 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | — | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | — | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | 3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB L2 Cache | 12 MB L2 Cache+50% |
| L2 Cache | — | 6 MB (total) |
| Process | 65 nm | 45 nm-31% |
| Architecture | — | Harpertown (2007−2008) |
| PassMark | 2,331 | 2,333 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA771 socket with PCIe 5.0.
| Feature | Xeon X5365 | Xeon E5472 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA771 | LGA771 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+150% | PCIe 2.0 |
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