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Overview

The Xeon E7340 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA604. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 6,544 points. Launch price was $800.

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.

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 E7340

#217

Xeon W-1390P

MSRP: $594|Avg: $450

112%

#218

EPYC 7443P

MSRP: $1337|Avg: $1045

110%

#219

Xeon E-2104G

MSRP: $193|Avg: $109

108%

#220

Xeon w3-2423

MSRP: $359|Avg: $300

106%

#221

EPYC 7H12

MSRP: $6950|Avg: $1340

105%

#222

Xeon 6521P

MSRP: $1250|Avg: $1250

104%

#223

Xeon E7-8891 v3

MSRP: $6841|Avg: $418

104%

#224

Xeon E-2246G

MSRP: $311|Avg: $268

104%

#225

Xeon W3690

MSRP: $583|Avg: $140

104%

#226

Xeon W-2150B

MSRP: $499|Avg: $400

103%

#227

EPYC 7313

MSRP: $1083|Avg: $764

103%

#228

Xeon Gold 6138T

MSRP: $2742|Avg: $400

103%

#229

Xeon E3-1290 v2

MSRP: $885|Avg: $125

103%

#230

EPYC 7542

MSRP: $3400|Avg: $899

102%

#231

EPYC 7313P

MSRP: $913|Avg: $824

100%

#232

Xeon E7340

MSRP: $213|Avg: $132

100%

#233

Xeon E7530

MSRP: $1391|Avg: $146

100%

#234

Xeon E5-2690 v4

MSRP: $2090|Avg: $389

100%

#235

Xeon D-1733NT

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

100%

#236

Xeon 6520P

MSRP: $1295|Avg: $1295

100%

#237

Xeon E5462

MSRP: $342|Avg: $45

99%

#238

Xeon W3565

MSRP: $294|Avg: $69

99%

#239

Xeon Gold 5512U

MSRP: $1230|Avg: N/A

99%

#240

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX

MSRP: $799|Avg: $999

98%

#241

Xeon Phi 7210

MSRP: $1881|Avg: $150

98%

#242

Xeon E5-2679 v4

MSRP: $2702|Avg: $500

97%

#243

Xeon W-11955M

MSRP: $623|Avg: $450

97%

#244

Opteron 6238

MSRP: $455|Avg: $118

96%

#245

Xeon E5-2650L

MSRP: $748|Avg: $129

95%

#246

Xeon E3-1220L v3

MSRP: $193|Avg: $30

95%

#247

EPYC Embedded 8224P

MSRP: $855|Avg: $1048

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Xeon E7340 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Xeon E7340 specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E7340 is a multi-core processor, manufactured on a 65 nm process node. It carries 8 MB L2 Cache of L3 cache. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 6,544, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Legacy generation product.

Specification	Xeon E7340
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency	2.4 GHz
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient	65 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores	8 MB L2 Cache
Max TemperatureMaximum safe operating temperature (Tjmax)	66 °C
64-bit Support	Yes
Windows 11 Compatible	No
Core Voltage Range	1.0V-1.5V
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score	6,544

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E7340 fits into the PGA604 socket and supports PCIe 2.0.

Specification	Xeon E7340
TypeDesktop or Laptop processor	server
SocketMotherboard socket required	PGA604
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth	PCIe 2.0

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Power & Cooling

The Xeon E7340 has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 80 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

Specification	Xeon E7340
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload	80 Watt
Max TemperatureMaximum safe junction temperature (Tjmax)	66 °C

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $132 (MSRP: $213), the Xeon E7340 delivers 50 PassMark points per dollar. Performance ranking position: #1641 out of all indexed processors.

Specification	Xeon E7340
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$213
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$132
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch	$800
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking	#1641
Release DateLaunch date	2015-01-01
Release Year	2007
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)	Intel

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

3 categories

General Information

5 specs

Type	server
Designer	Intel
Launch Price	$800
Release Date	2015-01-01
Performance Ranking Position	1641

Technical Specifications

7 specs

L3 Cache	8 MB L2 Cache
64-Bit Support	+
Base Frequency	2.4 GHz
Process Technology	65 nm
Allowed Core Voltage	1.0V-1.5V
Max Core Temperature	66 °C
Windows 11 Compatible	-