Core i5-5300U vs Xeon E5530

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 i5-5300U is positioned at rank 758 and the Xeon E5530 is on rank 754, so the Xeon E5530 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 i5-5300U

#746

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1083%

#747

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1067%

#748

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

980%

#749

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

975%

#750

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

966%

#752

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

933%

#753

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

895%

#754

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

893%

#755

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

869%

#758

Core i5-5300U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#762

Core i3-N300

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

99%

#767

Core i7-1250U

MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A

98%

#773

Core i7-9750HF

MSRP: $395|Avg: $395

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5530

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

15170%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

2864%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2545%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1966%

#435

Xeon Gold 6354

MSRP: $2878|Avg: $2898

100%

#436

Xeon Gold 5218T

MSRP: $1572|Avg: $1349

99%

#437

Xeon 6960P

MSRP: $9625|Avg: $9625

99%

#438

EPYC 9555

MSRP: $9826|Avg: $7973

99%

#439

Xeon Gold 6338

MSRP: $2990|Avg: $1604

98%

#440

Xeon Gold 6538N

MSRP: $3351|Avg: $170

98%

#441

EPYC 7F52

MSRP: $3100|Avg: $1826

97%

#442

EPYC 7542

MSRP: $3400|Avg: $899

97%

#443

EPYC 9655

MSRP: $11852|Avg: $11852

96%

#754

Xeon E5530

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#758

Xeon E3-1281 v3

MSRP: $555|Avg: $636

100%

#768

Xeon E3-1270L v4

MSRP: $581|Avg: $636

96%

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 i5-5300U (2015) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i5-5300U	Xeon E5530
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-U (2015) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Gainestown (2009−2010) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5530 (2009) relies on 45 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i5-5300U	Xeon E5530
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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-5300U and Xeon E5530

Core i5-5300U

The Core i5-5300U 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 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 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: 2,709 points. Launch price was $281.

Xeon E5530

The Xeon E5530 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 March 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Gainestown (2009−2010) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.66 GHz. L3 cache: 8 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: 2,739 points. Launch price was $340.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-5300U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Xeon E5530 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon E5530 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Core i5-5300U versus 2.66 GHz on the Xeon E5530 — a 8.6% clock advantage for the Core i5-5300U (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core i5-5300U uses the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5530 uses Gainestown (2009−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-5300U scores 2,709 against the Xeon E5530's 2,739 — a 1.1% lead for the Xeon E5530. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-5300U vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E5530.

Feature	Core i5-5300U	Xeon E5530
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 8+100%
Boost Clock	2.9 GHz+9%	2.66 GHz
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	2.4 GHz+4%
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	8 MB (total)+167%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm-69%	45 nm
Architecture	Broadwell-U (2015)	Gainestown (2009−2010)
PassMark	2,709	2,739+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-5300U uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5530 uses LGA1366 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.