Xeon E5410 vs Core 2 Duo E8400

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Duo E8400
2008
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.72
Xeon E5410
2007
4 cores / 4 threads, 80 Watt
1.26
+75%

Xeon E5410 outperforms Core 2 Duo E8400 by an impressive 75% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking28332434
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.23
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency1.071.52
DesignerIntelIntel
ManufacturerIntelIntel
Architecture codenameWolfdale (2008−2010)Harpertown (2007−2008)
Release date1 January 2008 (17 years ago)11 November 2007 (17 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$256

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Performance to price scatter graph

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Duo E8400 and Xeon E5410 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads24
Base clock speed3 GHz2.33 GHz
Boost clock speed3 GHz0.33 GHz
Bus rate1333 MHzno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache6 MB (shared)6 MB (per die)
L3 cache0 KB12 MB L2 Cache
Chip lithography45 nm45 nm
Die size104 mm22x 107 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C63 °C
Number of transistors410 million820 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
VID voltage range0.85V-1.3625V0.85V-1.35V

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Duo E8400 and Xeon E5410 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration12
SocketLGA775LGA771
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt80 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Duo E8400 and Xeon E5410. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology--
Hyper-Threading Technology--
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Demand Based Switching-+
FSB parity-+

Security technologies

Core 2 Duo E8400 and Xeon E5410 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Duo E8400 and Xeon E5410 are enumerated here.

VT-d+no data
VT-x++
EPTno data-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Duo E8400 and Xeon E5410. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1, DDR2, DDR3DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)N/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Duo E8400 and Xeon E5410.

PCIe version2.02.0

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating.

Core 2 Duo E8400 0.72
Xeon E5410 1.26
+75%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance. Other than that, Passmark measures multi-core performance.

Core 2 Duo E8400 1165
Xeon E5410 2032
+74.4%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Core 2 Duo E8400 372
+9.4%
Xeon E5410 340

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Core 2 Duo E8400 613
Xeon E5410 1116
+82.1%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.72 1.26
Recency 1 January 2008 11 November 2007
Physical cores 2 4
Threads 2 4
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 80 Watt

Core 2 Duo E8400 has an age advantage of 1 month, and 23.1% lower power consumption.

Xeon E5410, on the other hand, has a 75% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

The Intel Xeon E5410 is our recommended choice as it beats the Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 in performance tests.

Note that Core 2 Duo E8400 is a desktop processor while Xeon E5410 is a server/workstation one.

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