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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Pentium E5400 vs Xeon X5355

The Pentium E5400 is slightly faster than the Xeon X5355 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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  • Up to 1% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 2 years and 3 months newer
  • Available for $1172

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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Xeon X5355 ranks 20 points higher.

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Xeon X5355 has 2 more cores.

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Xeon X5355 has 2 more threads.

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Base Frequencyhelp
Intel Xeon X5355 Logo
Xeon X5355
2.667 GHz

Pentium E5400 has a 1% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp
TDPhelp

Pentium E5400 draws 55W less power.

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LGA775
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LGA771
Wolfdale
Codenamehelp
Clovertown
Desktop
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Server/Workstation
No Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics
DDR1, DDR2, DDR3
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DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Pentium E5400 or Xeon X5355?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 X5355?expand_more
They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.
differenceWhat is the difference between Pentium E5400 and Xeon X5355?expand_more
Performance: Pentium E5400 scores 49/100, Xeon X5355 scores 69/100. 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 X5355 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 X5355?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.

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