Core i5-2430M vs Core i3-5005U

CPU

GPU

Core i5-2430M

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3 GHz2011

Core i3-5005U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-2430M

2 / 4

2,015

+0.1%

2,012

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 i5-2430M is positioned at rank 1106 and the Core i3-5005U is on rank 362, so the Core i3-5005U 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 i5-2430M

#1094

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3275%

#1095

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3227%

#1096

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2962%

#1097

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2949%

#1098

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2922%

#1100

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2821%

#1101

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2705%

#1102

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2701%

#1103

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2628%

#1106

Core i5-2430M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

100%

#1108

Pentium Dual Core T4500

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

99%

#1109

Celeron B820

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

99%

#1110

Pentium B980

MSRP: $125|Avg: $35

98%

#1111

Celeron 867

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

98%

#1112

Pentium B970

MSRP: $125|Avg: $39

98%

#1113

Core i5-2410M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

97%

#1114

Pentium T2370

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

97%

#1115

Pentium N3710

MSRP: $161|Avg: $50

96%

#1116

Core m3-7Y30

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

96%

#1117

Pentium 977

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

96%

#1118

Core i7-2715QE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $50

95%

#1120

VIA Nano U2250

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

95%

#1121

Core i5-560M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-5005U

#107

Core Ultra 5 228V

MSRP: $295|Avg: $295

100%

#111

Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $180

99%

#350

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

510%

#351

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

503%

#352

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

462%

#353

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

460%

#354

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

455%

#356

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

440%

#357

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

422%

#358

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

421%

#359

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

410%

#362

Core i3-5005U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#375

Pentium Dual Core T3200

MSRP: $64|Avg: $5

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-2430M delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i3-5005U in both compute-intensive tasks (0.1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i5-2430M	Core i3-5005U
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 (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-U (2015) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i5-2430M	Core i3-5005U
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 i5-2430M Benchmark Check

Core i3-5005U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-2430M and Core i3-5005U

Core i5-2430M

The Core i5-2430M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 October 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,015 points. Launch price was $225.

Core i3-5005U

The Core i3-5005U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,012 points. Launch price was $275.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-2430M and Core i3-5005U share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Core i5-2430M versus 2 GHz on the Core i3-5005U — a 40% clock advantage for the Core i5-2430M (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i5-2430M uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i3-5005U uses Broadwell-U (2015) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-2430M scores 2,015 against the Core i3-5005U's 2,012 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i5-2430M. Both processors carry 3 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i5-2430M	Core i3-5005U
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3 GHz+50%	2 GHz
Base Clock	2.4 GHz+20%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	32 nm	14 nm-56%
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Broadwell-U (2015)
PassMark	2,015	2,012
Geekbench 6 Single	—	617
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,227

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-2430M uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i3-5005U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1333 on the Core i5-2430M versus DDR3L-1600 on the Core i3-5005U — the Core i5-2430M supports 199.1% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 16 of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i5-2430M) vs 12 (Core i3-5005U) — the Core i5-2430M offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM65,HM67,QM67,QS67 (Core i5-2430M) and Intel Broadwell-U (Core i3-5005U).

Feature	Core i5-2430M	Core i3-5005U
Socket	PGA988	FCBGA1168
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	1333+44333%	DDR3L-1600
Max RAM Capacity	16	16 GB+104857500%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16+33%	12

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Advanced Features

Both support true virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics 3000 (Core i5-2430M) and Intel HD Graphics 5500 (Core i3-5005U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i5-2430M rivals AMD A8-3500M.