Xeon X3440

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon X3440

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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 X3440 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,492 Rank: 1292
Rank Name Score Visual
1288 FX-6120 4,501
+0.2%
1289 Xeon E3-1220 4,501
+0.2%
1290 Core i5-3437U 4,496
+0.1%
1291 Phenom II X4 975 4,493
+0%
1292 Xeon X3440 4,492
1293 A8-7670K 4,492
+0%
1294 Pentium G2030 4,491
+-0%
1295 Athlon II X2 265 4,489
-0.1%
1296 Celeron G4930T 4,488
-0.1%
1297 Pentium G860 4,486
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon X3440 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,578 Rank: 1122
Rank Name Score Visual
1118 Pentium 6805 4,580
+0%
1119 Pentium G4520 4,578
+0%
1120 Core i7-7600U 4,578
+0%
1121 Core i5-2320 4,578
+0%
1122 Xeon X3440 4,578
1123 Xeon X5550 4,578
+0%
1124 Pentium G4560 4,577
+-0%
1125 Xeon W3580 4,577
+-0%
1126 Ryzen 3 2200GE 4,576
+-0%
1127 Athlon 240GE 4,576
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon X3440 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,435 Rank: 1351
Rank Name Score Visual
1347 Core i3-2120T 4,444
+0.2%
1348 A10-7860K 4,439
+0.1%
1349 Pentium 4415U 4,439
+0.1%
1350 Core i7-2677M 4,435
+0%
1351 Xeon X3440 4,435
1352 Phenom II X4 955 4,435
+0%
1353 Athlon X4 860K 4,435
+0%
1354 Intel Core i7-640M 4,433
+-0%
1355 A10-7800 4,432
-0.1%
1356 A8-5600K 4,432
-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 X3440 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,586 Rank: 1004
Rank Name Score Visual
1000 Athlon X4 845 4,587
+0%
1001 Phenom II X6 1100T 4,587
+0%
1002 Xeon E5540 4,587
+0%
1003 Athlon X4 870K 4,587
+0%
1004 Xeon X3440 4,586
1005 A10-7850K 4,586
+0%
1006 Xeon E5530 4,586
+0%
1007 A10 PRO-7850B 4,586
+0%
1008 Athlon X4 860K 4,585
+-0%
1009 Pentium Gold G5500 4,584
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon X3440 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,556 Rank: 1035
Rank Name Score Visual
1031 Pentium G4600 4,557
+0%
1032 Xeon E5540 4,557
+0%
1033 Core i3-4370 4,556
+0%
1034 A12-9800 4,556
+0%
1035 Xeon X3440 4,556
1036 Phenom II X4 970 4,556
+0%
1037 Core i5-6350HQ 4,555
+-0%
1038 Core i3-7300T 4,555
+-0%
1039 Core i5-2300 4,555
+-0%
1040 Core i3-6098P 4,554
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon X3440 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,565 Rank: 1064
Rank Name Score Visual
1060 Pentium Gold G5500 4,566
+0%
1061 Core i5-4570T 4,566
+0%
1062 Core i7-4610M 4,566
+0%
1063 Core i7-4600M 4,565
+0%
1064 Xeon X3440 4,565
1065 Pentium G4620 4,564
+-0%
1066 Core i3-4330T 4,564
+-0%
1067 Core i3-4160T 4,563
+-0%
1068 Core i3-6100TE 4,561
-0.1%
1069 Athlon 3000G 4,561
-0.1%

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Xeon X3440 Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Xeon X3440 remains a notable example of early-generation high-performance computing, though its age is evident in today's landscape. Built on a 45 nm process and released during a period when 64-bit computing was becoming standard, the X3440 is designed for server and workstation environments requiring reliability and integrated graphics. With a base clock of 2.53 GHz and a turbo frequency of 2.93 GHz, the processor delivers a solid balance of single-threaded and multi-threaded performance, though it now trails far behind modern offerings. It features four cores and eight threads, leveraging Intel's Hyper-Threading technology to enhance multitasking and parallel workloads. The chip is built on the Nehalem microarchitecture and operates on the LGA1156 socket, which was a common platform for enthusiast and professional systems in the late 2000s.

The Xeon X3440 supports DDR3 memory at speeds of 800, 1066, and 1333 MHz, with a maximum capacity of 32 GB across two memory channels. Its memory bandwidth peaks at 21 GB/s, a figure that reflects the limitations of its era. The processor includes Intel's HD Graphics 2500 integrated GPU, which operates at a base frequency of 650 MHz and can boost up to 1.05 GHz, enabling basic graphics tasks and video playback. The GPU supports up to three displays and is designed to serve systems where discrete graphics are not required. The TDP of 95 W indicates a relatively high power draw for its time, especially when compared to modern energy-efficient designs.

In benchmark testing, the Xeon X3440 achieves an overall score of 4,492, placing it at #1,292 out of 2,060 processors in the PassMark database. Its single-core score of 4,435 ranks it at #1,350, while its multicore score of 4,578 lands at #1,119. These results suggest that the X3440 performs well in multi-threaded applications but is outpaced in single-threaded tasks by modern processors. It competes with older Intel Core i5 and i7 models from the same generation, such as the Core i5-7267U and Core i7-7660U, which have slightly higher scores due to architectural improvements. However, it falls behind contemporary processors like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX and Core Ultra 9 285K, which are hundreds of times more powerful in both single- and multicore performance.

Despite its age, the Xeon X3440 retains relevance in legacy systems where ECC memory support, virtualization features, and Intel vPro technology are essential. The processor supports advanced technologies such as AES-NI, AVX2, and Intel VT-x, making it suitable for virtualized environments and data processing tasks. Its inclusion in the top 50 list for single-core performance is modest, with scores far below those of today's flagship CPUs, but it remains a capable performer for light workloads and embedded applications. For users requiring a stable, reliable processor with integrated graphics and ECC support in older systems, the Xeon X3440 remains a viable option, albeit one that cannot compete with modern high-performance alternatives.
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Intel Xeon X3440

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon X3440
Model Number: X3440
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 2530 MHz
Socket: LGA1156
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 95 W

Cache Specifications

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3 800/1066/1333
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 21 GB/s
ECC Support: Yes

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: 1x16, 2x8, 4x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 2500
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1050 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 45 nm
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX2 AES x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory FMA
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