Core i5-1230U vs Xeon E5-2628L v4

Core i5-1230U

10 Cores12 Thrd9.5 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2022

Xeon E5-2628L v4

12 Cores24 Thrd75 WWMax: 1.9 GHz2016

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-1230U

10 / 12

10,995

0.0%

11,079

+0.8%

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 i5-1230U is positioned at rank 620 and the Xeon E5-2628L v4 is on rank 465, so the Xeon E5-2628L v4 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 i5-1230U

#608

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

825%

#609

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

813%

#610

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

746%

#611

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

743%

#612

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

736%

#614

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

711%

#615

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

681%

#616

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

680%

#617

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

662%

#620

Core i5-1230U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#622

Athlon II P320

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

100%

#625

Core 3 N355

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

98%

#628

Core i5-1335UE

MSRP: $312|Avg: $312

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2628L v4

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

7033%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

6646%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

4825%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

1454%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1151%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1007%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

577%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

569%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

518%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

518%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

513%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

499%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

492%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

490%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

485%

#362

Core i9-14901E

MSRP: $557|Avg: $689

99%

#363

Celeron G5900T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $50

99%

#364

Celeron G6900TE

MSRP: $53|Avg: $64

98%

#365

Core i5-8600T

MSRP: $213|Avg: $213

97%

#366

Celeron G4950

MSRP: $52|Avg: $63

97%

#367

Core i9-10900E

MSRP: $488|Avg: $450

97%

#465

Xeon E5-2628L v4

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#466

Pentium G4600

MSRP: $82|Avg: $116

100%

#467

Celeron G3900TE

MSRP: $42|Avg: $45

99%

#471

Pentium G4620

MSRP: $86|Avg: $154

99%

#476

Athlon X4 830

MSRP: $70|Avg: $25

97%

#480

Athlon X4 860K

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i5-1230U (2022) utilizes Intel 7 nm technology and DDR4, DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i5-1230U	Xeon E5-2628L v4
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-U (2022) / Intel 7 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2628L v4 (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i5-1230U	Xeon E5-2628L v4
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 i5-1230U Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-2628L v4 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-1230U and Xeon E5-2628L v4

Core i5-1230U

The Core i5-1230U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 February 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-U (2022) architecture. It features 10 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1781. Thermal design power (TDP): 9.5 MB + 12 MB. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 10,995 points. Launch price was $149.

Xeon E5-2628L v4

The Xeon E5-2628L v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Max frequency: 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 75 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 11,079 points. Launch price was $1,364.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-1230U packs 10 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon E5-2628L v4 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Xeon E5-2628L v4 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-1230U versus 1.9 GHz on the Xeon E5-2628L v4 — a 79.4% clock advantage for the Core i5-1230U. The Core i5-1230U uses the Alder Lake-U (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon E5-2628L v4 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-1230U scores 10,995 against the Xeon E5-2628L v4's 11,079 — a 0.8% lead for the Xeon E5-2628L v4. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-1230U vs 30 MB on the Xeon E5-2628L v4.

Feature	Core i5-1230U	Xeon E5-2628L v4
Cores / Threads	10 / 12	12 / 24+20%
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz+132%	1.9 GHz
Base Clock	1 GHz	—
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	30 MB+150%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	3 MB+140%
Process	Intel 7 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Alder Lake-U (2022)	Broadwell (2015−2019)
PassMark	10,995	11,079
Geekbench 6 Single	1,625	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-1230U) / not specified (Xeon E5-2628L v4). The Core i5-1230U includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics 80EU), while the Xeon E5-2628L v4 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-1230U targets Thin & Light Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-1230U rivals Ryzen 5 5600U.