Core i5-3210M vs Xeon L7455

CPU

GPU

Core i5-3210M

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2012

Xeon L7455

65 WW2008

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-3210M

2 / 4

2,469

0.0%

2,494

+1.0%

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 i5-3210M is positioned at rank 158 and the Xeon L7455 is on rank 793, so the Core i5-3210M 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 i5-3210M

#42

Ryzen 9 9955HX3D

MSRP: $749|Avg: N/A

100%

#146

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

333%

#147

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

328%

#148

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

301%

#149

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

300%

#150

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

297%

#152

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

287%

#153

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

275%

#154

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

274%

#155

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

267%

#158

Core i5-3210M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $30

100%

#173

Celeron N3060

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon L7455

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

16666%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

3147%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2796%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

2160%

#457

EPYC 7642

MSRP: $4775|Avg: $850

100%

#458

EPYC 7573X

MSRP: $5590|Avg: $3580

100%

#459

Xeon Platinum 8568Y+

MSRP: $6497|Avg: $6497

98%

#460

Xeon Gold 6242R

MSRP: $2977|Avg: $779

97%

#460

Xeon E5-2686 V3

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $160

97%

#462

Xeon W-2175

MSRP: $1947|Avg: $180

97%

#793

Xeon L7455

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#796

Xeon E-2276M

MSRP: $939|Avg: $124

100%

#797

Xeon W3580

MSRP: $294|Avg: $30

99%

#798

Xeon W3690

MSRP: $583|Avg: $140

99%

#800

Xeon E5-2428L

MSRP: $692|Avg: $42

98%

#803

Opteron 6380

MSRP: $551|Avg: $111

97%

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 L7455 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i5-3210M	Xeon L7455
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-3210M ($30), 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 ($30 less, Infinity% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i5-3210M	Xeon L7455
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)	✅ 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 i5-3210M Benchmark Check

Xeon L7455 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-3210M and Xeon L7455

Core i5-3210M

The Core i5-3210M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 June 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,469 points. Launch price was $225.

Xeon L7455

The Xeon L7455 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 2.13 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA604. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,494 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-3210M is built on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i5-3210M scores 2,469 against the Xeon L7455's 2,494 — a 1% lead for the Xeon L7455. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-3210M vs 12 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon L7455.

Feature	Core i5-3210M	Xeon L7455
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	—
Boost Clock	3.1 GHz	—
Base Clock	2.5 GHz+17%	2.13 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	12 MB L2 Cache+300%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	—
Process	22 nm-51%	45 nm
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	—
PassMark	2,469	2,494+1%
Geekbench 6 Single	600	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,400	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-3210M uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon L7455 uses PGA604 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-3210M	Xeon L7455
Socket	BGA1023	PGA604
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-3210M) / not specified (Xeon L7455). The Core i5-3210M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4000), while the Xeon L7455 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-3210M targets Mainstream Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-3210M rivals AMD A10-4600M.