Core i3-3130M vs Xeon E5507

Core i3-3130M

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2013

Xeon E5507

4 Cores4 Thrd80 WWMax: 0.27 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-3130M

2 / 4

1,906

+0.1%

1,905

0.0%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i3-3130M is positioned at rank 22 and the Xeon E5507 is on rank 883, so the Core i3-3130M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-3130M

#10

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

154%

#11

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

152%

#12

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

139%

#13

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

139%

#14

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

137%

#16

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

133%

#17

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

127%

#18

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

127%

#19

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

124%

#22

Core i3-3130M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

100%

#23

Core 2 Duo T5550

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $5

96%

#24

Core 2 Duo T7100

MSRP: $197|Avg: $15

95%

#27

Pentium 2030M

MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A

92%

#28

Core 2 Duo T5750

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $8

91%

#29

Core 2 Duo T7200

MSRP: $286|Avg: $6

90%

#30

Core i5-3230M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $13

90%

#31

Atom D525

MSRP: $63|Avg: N/A

90%

#32

Atom x7835RE

MSRP: $127|Avg: N/A

89%

#33

Core 2 Duo P8400

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5507

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

21807%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

4117%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

3658%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

2826%

#496

Xeon E7-8857 v2

MSRP: $3838|Avg: $2995

99%

#497

Xeon Gold 6148

MSRP: $3072|Avg: $290

99%

#498

Xeon E5-1681 V3

MSRP: $1589|Avg: $200

98%

#499

Xeon W-3275

MSRP: $4449|Avg: $1550

97%

#500

Xeon Gold 6138

MSRP: $2612|Avg: $300

97%

#501

Xeon E5-2690 v4

MSRP: $2090|Avg: $389

97%

#502

Xeon Platinum 8362

MSRP: $6236|Avg: $5740

96%

#503

Xeon W-3275M

MSRP: $4449|Avg: $4449

95%

#504

Xeon E5-2660 v3

MSRP: $1445|Avg: $150

95%

#883

Xeon E5507

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#886

Xeon X3460

MSRP: $316|Avg: $25

98%

#893

Xeon E5502

MSRP: $188|Avg: $39

96%

#898

Xeon W-2225

MSRP: $1166|Avg: $150

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E5507 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i3-3130M	Xeon E5507
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($225)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Gainestown (2009−2010) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i3-3130M ($225), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($225 less, Infinity% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i3-3130M	Xeon E5507
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($225)	✅ More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i3-3130M Benchmark Check

Xeon E5507 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-3130M and Xeon E5507

Core i3-3130M

The Core i3-3130M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,906 points. Launch price was $225.

Xeon E5507

The Xeon E5507 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Gainestown (2009−2010) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.26 GHz, with boost up to 0.27 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,905 points. Launch price was $457.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-3130M packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Xeon E5507 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon E5507 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Core i3-3130M versus 0.27 GHz on the Xeon E5507 — a 162.4% clock advantage for the Core i3-3130M (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.26 GHz). The Core i3-3130M uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon E5507 uses Gainestown (2009−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-3130M scores 1,906 against the Xeon E5507's 1,905 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i3-3130M. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-3130M vs 4 MB (total) on the Xeon E5507.

Feature	Core i3-3130M	Xeon E5507
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	2.6 GHz+863%	0.27 GHz
Base Clock	2.6 GHz+15%	2.26 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	4 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	22 nm-51%	45 nm
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	Gainestown (2009−2010)
PassMark	1,906	1,905

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-3130M uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5507 uses LGA1366 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-3130M	Xeon E5507
Socket	PGA988	LGA1366
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	32	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (Core i3-3130M) / not specified (Xeon E5507). The Core i3-3130M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4000), while the Xeon E5507 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i3-3130M rivals AMD A8-4500M.