CPU
GPU
Xeon X5698
Core i3-4340
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 X5698 is positioned at rank 659 and the Core i3-4340 is on rank 716, so the Xeon X5698 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5698
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-4340
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X5698 | Core i3-4340 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EP (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X5698 | Core i3-4340 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
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 X5698 and Core i3-4340
Xeon X5698
The Xeon X5698 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 4.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 12288 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,447 points. Launch price was $800.
Core i3-4340
The Core i3-4340 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 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 54 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,490 points. Launch price was $210.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon X5698 and Core i3-4340 share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Xeon X5698 versus 3.6 GHz on the Core i3-4340 — a 20% clock advantage for the Xeon X5698 (base: 4.4 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Xeon X5698 uses the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i3-4340 uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon X5698 scores 3,447 against the Core i3-4340's 3,490 — a 1.2% lead for the Core i3-4340. L3 cache: 12288 kB (total) on the Xeon X5698 vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i3-4340.
| Feature | Xeon X5698 | Core i3-4340 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz+22% | 3.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4.4 GHz+22% | 3.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12288 kB (total)+200% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Westmere-EP (2010−2011) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 3,447 | 3,490+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,024 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X5698 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i3-4340 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. Memory channels: 3 (Xeon X5698) vs 2 (Core i3-4340). Chipset compatibility: Intel X58,Intel 5520 (Xeon X5698) and H81,B85,Q85,H87,Q87,Z87,H97,Z97 (Core i3-4340).
| Feature | Xeon X5698 | Core i3-4340 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 3+50% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X5698) vs VT-x, EPT (Core i3-4340). The Core i3-4340 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4600), while the Xeon X5698 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon X5698 targets Workstation, Core i3-4340 targets Mainstream Desktop. Direct competitor: Xeon X5698 rivals Core i7-980X; Core i3-4340 rivals FX-6350.
| Feature | Xeon X5698 | Core i3-4340 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics 4600 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x, EPT |
| Target Use | Workstation | Mainstream Desktop |
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