Xeon E5440 Benchmarks & Performance Report

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Xeon E5440 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,432 Rank: 1357

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1353	A12-9730P	4,434	+0%
1354	Pentium G870	4,434	+0%
1355	Xeon E5640	4,434	+0%
1356	A10-9630P	4,432	+0%
1357	Xeon E5440	4,432
1358	Xeon E5-2650L v2	4,431	+-0%
1359	Core i5-2390T	4,431	+-0%
1360	Athlon X4 840	4,431	+-0%
1361	Pentium 4415U	4,430	+-0%
1362	Phenom II X4 B55	4,428	-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon E5440 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,488 Rank: 1249

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1245	Athlon II X4 651	4,490	+0%
1246	Phenom II X6 1090T	4,489	+0%
1247	Core M 5Y10	4,488	+0%
1248	Pentium G3258	4,488	+0%
1249	Xeon E5440	4,488
1250	Phenom 9950	4,488	+0%
1251	Core i7-2630QM	4,487	+-0%
1252	Core i3-8130U	4,487	+-0%
1253	Ryzen 3 3200U	4,487	+-0%
1254	Xeon E5620	4,487	+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon E5440 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,394 Rank: 1398

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1394	Core i7-920	4,399	+0.1%
1395	A10-9630P	4,399	+0.1%
1396	Intel Core i7-620M	4,394	+0%
1397	A8-7650K	4,394	+0%
1398	Xeon E5440	4,394
1399	Celeron G530	4,393	+-0%
1400	Athlon II X3 460	4,392	+-0%
1401	A4-6300	4,392	+-0%
1402	Core M-5Y10	4,389	-0.1%
1403	FX-6350	4,388	-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Xeon E5440 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,567 Rank: 1086

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1082	A8 PRO-7600B	4,569	+0%
1083	Core i7-7600U	4,568	+0%
1084	Core i3-6300T	4,568	+0%
1085	A10-9700E	4,568	+0%
1086	Xeon E5440	4,567
1087	Core i3-7101TE	4,566	+-0%
1088	Core i3-10110U	4,566	+-0%
1089	Core i3-4330	4,566	+-0%
1090	Xeon X3430	4,566	+-0%
1091	A8-5500	4,566	+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon E5440 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,530 Rank: 1166

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1162	Core i5-6267U	4,530	+0%
1163	Core i5-3380M	4,530	+0%
1164	A8-5600K	4,530	+0%
1165	Phenom II X4 960T	4,530	+0%
1166	Xeon E5440	4,530
1167	Pentium G4560T	4,529	+-0%
1168	Core i7-6600U	4,529	+-0%
1169	Core i7-5557U	4,529	+-0%
1170	Core i5-5287U	4,529	+-0%
1171	A12-9730P	4,529	+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon E5440 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,512 Rank: 1326

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1322	A8-6500	4,512	+0%
1323	Phenom II X4 945	4,512	+0%
1324	Xeon E5507	4,512	+0%
1325	A8-3850	4,512	+0%
1326	Xeon E5440	4,512
1327	FX-9800P	4,512	+0%
1328	Pentium N6415	4,512	+0%
1329	Pentium Silver N6000	4,512	+0%
1330	Celeron J4125	4,512	+0%
1331	Celeron G3930TE	4,511	+-0%

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Xeon E5440 Details

The Intel Xeon E5440 stands as a testament to the early 2000s era of server-grade computing, offering a robust blend of performance and reliability for its time. Released in the mid-2000s, this processor is now considered a legacy component, with its 45 nm manufacturing process and LGA771 socket placing it firmly in the past. Despite its age, the Xeon E5440 remains notable for its integration of advanced features such as ECC memory support, Intel VT-x virtualization, and AES encryption instructions, making it a strong contender in environments requiring data integrity and security. Its 4-core, 2-thread configuration, while modest by today’s standards, was competitive in its era, particularly in server and workstation applications where stability and multi-threaded efficiency were paramount.

At its core, the Xeon E5440 operates at a base frequency of 2.83 GHz, with a turbo frequency of 2.7 GHz, and is built on the Intel Core microarchitecture. It supports DDR3 1066 memory, delivering a maximum memory bandwidth of 17 GB/s across two channels, which was impressive for its time. The processor also includes an integrated Intel HD Graphics unit with a base frequency of 850 MHz and a burst frequency of 1100 MHz, capable of driving up to two displays simultaneously. While not designed for gaming or high-end graphics, this integrated GPU provided basic visual output for server management or light multimedia tasks.

In benchmark testing, the Xeon E5440 achieves an overall score of 4432, ranking #1356 out of 2060 processors, with single-core and multicore scores of 4394 and 4488, respectively. These results place it just below mid-tier modern processors but ahead of many low-power and entry-level devices from the same period. It competes closely with contemporaries like the Core i7-875K and Ryzen 3 2200U, though its single-core performance is notably weaker compared to today’s top-tier CPUs. The multicore score, while strong for its time, reflects the limitations of its 45 nm process and lack of modern architectural enhancements such as AVX-512 or advanced power management.

The Xeon E5440’s TDP of 80 W indicates a balance between performance and power consumption, suitable for server environments where thermal efficiency is critical. Its PCIe 2.0 support, with up to 12 lanes and configurations including 1x16, 2x8, and 1x8 & 2x4, allows for flexible expansion with high-speed peripherals. This makes it a viable option for legacy systems requiring reliable connectivity and storage options.

As of March 2026, the Xeon E5440 is best suited for legacy systems, retro computing projects, or specialized server environments where backward compatibility and ECC memory are essential. While it lacks the raw power and efficiency of modern processors, its stability, integrated features, and historical significance make it a valuable component in specific use cases.