Xeon X3440 Benchmarks & Performance Report

Sysbuilds Alpha Stage!

Please take all results with a big grain of salt. Sysbuilds is in alpha stage at the moment which can lead to wrong data, strange counting errors, silly results and more. This site is under active development.

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%

View full ranking →

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%

View full ranking →

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%

View full ranking →

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%

View full ranking →

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%

View full ranking →

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%

View full ranking →

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.