Xeon X5482 vs Xeon L3426
Xeon X5482
Xeon L3426
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 X5482 is positioned at rank 752 and the Xeon L3426 is on rank 753, so the Xeon X5482 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5482
Performance Per Dollar Xeon L3426
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X5482 | Xeon L3426 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Harpertown (2007−2008) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X5482 | Xeon L3426 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X5482 and Xeon L3426
Xeon X5482
The Xeon X5482 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 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 6 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard. Passmark benchmark score: 2,755 points. Launch price was $1,279.
Xeon L3426
The Xeon L3426 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.86 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1156. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 2,742 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon X5482 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Xeon L3426's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon X5482 versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon L3426 — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.2 GHz vs 1.86 GHz). The Xeon X5482 is built on the Harpertown (2007−2008) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon X5482 scores 2,755 against the Xeon L3426's 2,742 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon X5482. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon X5482 vs 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Xeon L3426.
| Feature | Xeon X5482 | Xeon L3426 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+72% | 1.86 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB L2 Cache+50% | 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB (total) | — |
| Process | 45 nm | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Harpertown (2007−2008) | — |
| PassMark | 2,755 | 2,742 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X5482 uses the LGA771 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon L3426 uses LGA1156 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon X5482 | Xeon L3426 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA771 | LGA1156 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
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