Xeon X5560 vs Core i5-4400E

Xeon X5560

4 Cores8 Thrd95 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2009

Core i5-4400E

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon X5560

4 / 8

3,231

0.0%

3,251

+0.6%

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 X5560 is positioned at rank 687 and the Core i5-4400E is on rank 1032, so the Xeon X5560 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5560

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

12860%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

2428%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2157%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1667%

#402

EPYC 9475F

MSRP: $7592|Avg: $7592

100%

#403

Xeon Gold 6554S

MSRP: $3157|Avg: $2836

100%

#405

Xeon 6737P

MSRP: $4995|Avg: $4995

99%

#406

Xeon Gold 6342

MSRP: $2977|Avg: $3000

98%

#407

Xeon Gold 6438N

MSRP: $3351|Avg: $3351

97%

#408

Xeon 6747P

MSRP: $6497|Avg: $6497

97%

#410

Xeon W-3175X

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $2999

95%

#687

Xeon X5560

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#691

Xeon E5-1650 v2

MSRP: $583|Avg: $60

99%

#697

Xeon E3-1275 v2

MSRP: $426|Avg: $426

97%

#699

Xeon E5-2658

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4400E

#1020

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2401%

#1021

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2366%

#1022

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2172%

#1023

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2162%

#1024

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2142%

#1026

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2069%

#1027

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1984%

#1028

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1980%

#1029

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1927%

#1032

Core i5-4400E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $50

100%

#1034

Pentium Dual Core T4400

MSRP: $107|Avg: $5

98%

#1037

Core i7-8665UE

MSRP: $409|Avg: $409

97%

#1038

Celeron T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

96%

#1039

Celeron Dual-Core T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $30

96%

#1042

Core i7-3612QE

MSRP: $426|Avg: $50

95%

#1043

A10-7300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

95%

#1044

Pentium Dual Core T4200

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

94%

#1045

A6 Micro-6500T

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

94%

#1046

Pentium N3520

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

94%

#1047

E2-3800

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon X5560 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon X5560	Core i5-4400E
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Gainestown (2009−2010) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-4400E ($50), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($50 less, Infinity% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon X5560	Core i5-4400E
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Xeon X5560 Benchmark Check

Core i5-4400E Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon X5560 and Core i5-4400E

Xeon X5560

The Xeon X5560 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 March 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Gainestown (2009−2010) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 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: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,231 points. Launch price was $44.

Core i5-4400E

The Core i5-4400E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 October 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1364. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB + 3 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,251 points. Launch price was $266.

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Processing Power

The Xeon X5560 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i5-4400E offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon X5560 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon X5560 versus 3.3 GHz on the Core i5-4400E — a 3.1% clock advantage for the Core i5-4400E (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Xeon X5560 uses the Gainestown (2009−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i5-4400E uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon X5560 scores 3,231 against the Core i5-4400E's 3,251 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i5-4400E. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon X5560 vs 3 MB on the Core i5-4400E.

Feature	Xeon X5560	Core i5-4400E
Cores / Threads	4 / 8+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz	3.3 GHz+3%
Base Clock	2.8 GHz+4%	2.7 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+167%	3 MB
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	512 kB+100%
Process	45 nm	22 nm-51%
Architecture	Gainestown (2009−2010)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	3,231	3,251

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon X5560 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-4400E uses BGA1364 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. Memory channels: 3 (Xeon X5560) vs 2 (Core i5-4400E).

Feature	Xeon X5560	Core i5-4400E
Socket	LGA1366	BGA1364
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333	DDR3L-1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	3+50%	2
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X5560) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-4400E). The Core i5-4400E includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4600), while the Xeon X5560 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon X5560 targets Workstation, Core i5-4400E targets Embedded. Direct competitor: Xeon X5560 rivals Core i3-2100.