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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Pentium E5400 vs Xeon E3-1245

The Pentium E5400 is much faster than the Xeon E3-1245 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 199% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 2 years and 3 months newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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Pentium E5400 ranks 48 points higher.

Coreshelp

Xeon E3-1245 has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Xeon E3-1245 has 6 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp
Base Frequencyhelp

Xeon E3-1245 has a 22% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp
TDPhelp

Pentium E5400 draws 30W less power.

LGA775
Sockethelp
LGA1155
Wolfdale
Codenamehelp
Sandy Bridge
Desktop
Segmenthelp
Server/Workstation
No Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
Intel HD P3000
DDR1, DDR2, DDR3
RAMhelp
DDR3
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Pentium E5400 or Xeon E3-1245?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Pentium E5400 or Xeon E3-1245?expand_more
The Pentium E5400 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Pentium E5400 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 48/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Pentium E5400 and Xeon E3-1245?expand_more
Performance: Pentium E5400 scores 48/100, Xeon E3-1245 scores 0/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Pentium E5400 or Xeon E3-1245 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Pentium E5400 or Xeon E3-1245?expand_more
The Pentium E5400 is the stronger pick at 48/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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