Xeon X3450 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 X3450 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,515 Rank: 1274

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1270	Phenom II X6 1075T	4,520	+0.1%
1271	Core i5-4210U	4,519	+0.1%
1272	Core i5-L16G7	4,518	+0.1%
1273	Core i5-3210M	4,517	+0%
1274	Xeon X3450	4,515
1275	FX-4320	4,515	+0%
1276	Celeron G3900T	4,512	-0.1%
1277	A10-6700	4,511	-0.1%
1278	FX-6200	4,509	-0.1%
1279	FX-6350	4,508	-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon X3450 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,621 Rank: 1062

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1058	Turion II Neo N40L	4,625	+0.1%
1059	Xeon E3-1230	4,623	+0%
1060	Intel Pentium P6300	4,621	+0%
1061	Core i3-2375M	4,621	+0%
1062	Xeon X3450	4,621
1063	Pentium G4500	4,620	+-0%
1064	Core i7-6567U	4,620	+-0%
1065	Core i5-7260U	4,620	+-0%
1066	Core i5-2500	4,615	-0.1%
1067	Pentium G4620	4,614	-0.2%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon X3450 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,444 Rank: 1346

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1342	Core i7-960	4,449	+0.1%
1343	Celeron G1620	4,448	+0.1%
1344	Xeon X5560	4,447	+0.1%
1345	Phenom II X4 B50	4,447	+0.1%
1346	Xeon X3450	4,444
1347	Core i3-2120T	4,444	+0%
1348	A10-7860K	4,439	-0.1%
1349	Pentium 4415U	4,439	-0.1%
1350	Core i7-2677M	4,435	-0.2%
1351	Xeon X3440	4,435	-0.2%

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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 X3450 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,593 Rank: 977

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
973	Athlon X4 880K	4,595	+0%
974	Xeon X5470	4,595	+0%
975	Core i3-7320	4,594	+0%
976	Xeon E3-1225	4,594	+0%
977	Xeon X3450	4,593
978	A10-7890K	4,593	+0%
979	Xeon W3520	4,593	+0%
980	Core i5-3335S	4,593	+0%
981	Xeon E5630	4,593	+0%
982	FX-4320	4,593	+0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon X3450 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,564 Rank: 1014

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1010	Xeon W3520	4,566	+0%
1011	Pentium Gold G5600	4,565	+0%
1012	Pentium Gold G5500	4,565	+0%
1013	Core i5-2320	4,565	+0%
1014	Xeon X3450	4,564
1015	Pentium G4620	4,563	+-0%
1016	Ryzen Embedded V1202B	4,562	+-0%
1017	Xeon X3460	4,562	+-0%
1018	Pentium Gold G5420	4,561	-0.1%
1019	Core i5-2310	4,561	-0.1%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon X3450 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,570 Rank: 1052

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1048	Core i7-6500U	4,571	+0%
1049	Core i7-6498DU	4,571	+0%
1050	Core i5-7200U	4,571	+0%
1051	Xeon E5530	4,571	+0%
1052	Xeon X3450	4,570
1053	Core i3-4360T	4,570	+0%
1054	Pentium Gold G6400	4,569	+-0%
1055	Athlon 240GE	4,568	+-0%
1056	Xeon E5520	4,568	+-0%
1057	Core i5-6300U	4,567	-0.1%

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Xeon X3450 Details

The Intel Xeon X3450, released in 2010, is a server-grade processor built on a 45 nm process and designed for entry-level workstations and servers. Though now considered an older device, it remains notable for its integration of four cores with Hyper-Threading, enabling eight threads of execution. This makes it particularly relevant for applications requiring parallel processing, even as it sits far below the performance of modern CPUs. The processor operates at a base clock of 2.66 GHz and can boost to 3.2 GHz under load, leveraging Intel's Hyper-Threading technology to improve multitasking efficiency. It is built on the Nehalem microarchitecture, which introduced significant advancements in memory bandwidth and power efficiency for its time. The Xeon X3450 supports dual-channel DDR3 memory up to 1333 MHz, with a maximum capacity of 32 GB and a peak bandwidth of 21 GB/s, making it suitable for memory-intensive workloads. It uses the LGA1156 socket and has a TDP of 95 W, indicating it was designed for balanced performance and power consumption in server environments.

The Xeon X3450's integrated graphics are powered by Intel HD Graphics 4000, a GPU capable of supporting up to three displays and operating at a base frequency of 650 MHz with a burst frequency of 1.2 GHz. This allows for basic visual processing without requiring a discrete graphics card, though its capabilities are limited compared to modern integrated solutions. The processor supports a range of advanced features, including Intel VT-x and VT-d for virtualization, AES-NI encryption instructions, and Intel TXT for secure execution. It also includes ECC memory support, a critical feature for server reliability, ensuring data integrity in professional workloads. Additionally, the Xeon X3450 supports up to 16 PCIe 2.0 lanes, enabling expansion with high-speed peripherals and storage devices.

In terms of performance, the Xeon X3450 achieves an overall Passmark score of 4515, ranking it #1274 out of 2060 processors in the database. Its single-core score of 4444 places it at #1346, while its multicore score of 4621 ranks it #1060. These results indicate that the processor performs relatively well in single-threaded applications, though its multicore performance is stronger, thanks to Hyper-Threading. It outperforms several modern low-power processors, such as the Pentium G4500 and Core i7-6567U, but trails behind contemporary high-end CPUs like the Core i7-960 and Xeon X5560. The Xeon X3450 is competitive with other CPUs from the same generation, such as the Core i5-2500K and Xeon X3440, though it falls short of the top-tier models in the overall rankings.

As of March 2026, the Xeon X3450 remains a viable option for legacy systems, small-scale servers, or embedded applications where cost and compatibility are prioritized over raw performance. Its robust feature set, including ECC memory and virtualization support, makes it suitable for environments where reliability and security are essential. However, for modern computing tasks, including gaming, content creation, or machine learning, it is significantly outperformed by current-generation processors. While it may still function in older systems, its age and limited performance make it less relevant in today's high-demand computing landscape.