Core i5-3380M vs Xeon X5492

Core i5-3380M

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2013

Xeon X5492

150 WW2008

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-3380M

2 / 4

2,938

+0.9%

2,912

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 i5-3380M is positioned at rank 127 and the Xeon X5492 is on rank 730, so the Core i5-3380M 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 i5-3380M

#115

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

300%

#116

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

295%

#117

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

271%

#118

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

270%

#119

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

267%

#121

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

258%

#122

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

248%

#123

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

247%

#124

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

240%

#127

Core i5-3380M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#137

N200

MSRP: $193|Avg: N/A

97%

#138

Core 2 Duo SP9600

MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A

97%

#140

Core 2 Duo P8700

MSRP: $241|Avg: $85

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5492

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

14274%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

2695%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2394%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1850%

#424

Xeon W-2155

MSRP: $1440|Avg: $150

99%

#425

Xeon 6740E

MSRP: $5265|Avg: $3949

99%

#425

Xeon Gold 6348

MSRP: $3583|Avg: $2097

99%

#427

EPYC 7702P

MSRP: $4425|Avg: N/A

99%

#428

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX

MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9879.97

98%

#429

EPYC 7552

MSRP: $4025|Avg: $1650

98%

#431

Xeon Platinum 8360Y

MSRP: $5383|Avg: N/A

98%

#432

Xeon W-3245

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $1200

97%

#730

Xeon X5492

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#731

Xeon Bronze 3106

MSRP: $395|Avg: $395

100%

#735

Xeon L5609

MSRP: $229|Avg: $229

99%

#737

Xeon E3-1245 v3

MSRP: $490|Avg: $490

99%

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 X5492 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i5-3380M	Xeon X5492
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-3380M ($0), 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 ($0 less, NaN% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i5-3380M	Xeon X5492
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 i5-3380M Benchmark Check

Xeon X5492 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-3380M and Xeon X5492

Core i5-3380M

The Core i5-3380M 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 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 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: 2,938 points. Launch price was $69.

Xeon X5492

The Xeon X5492 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,912 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-3380M is built on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i5-3380M scores 2,938 against the Xeon X5492's 2,912 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i5-3380M. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-3380M vs 12 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon X5492.

Feature	Core i5-3380M	Xeon X5492
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	—
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz	—
Base Clock	2.9 GHz	3.4 GHz+17%
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	2,938	2,912
Geekbench 6 Single	700	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,600	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-3380M uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon X5492 uses LGA771 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-3380M	Xeon X5492
Socket	PGA988	LGA771
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 i5-3380M) / not specified (Xeon X5492). The Core i5-3380M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4000), while the Xeon X5492 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-3380M targets Business Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-3380M rivals AMD A10-4600M.