Core i5-7300U vs Xeon E5620

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 i5-7300U is positioned at rank 611 and the Xeon E5620 is on rank 649, so the Core i5-7300U 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 i5-7300U

#599

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

808%

#600

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

796%

#601

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

731%

#602

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

728%

#603

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

721%

#605

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

696%

#606

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

668%

#607

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

666%

#608

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

649%

#611

Core i5-7300U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#622

Athlon II P320

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

98%

#625

Core 3 N355

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5620

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

11476%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

2167%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1925%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1487%

#385

EPYC 9375F

MSRP: $5306|Avg: $108

100%

#386

Xeon w9-3475X

MSRP: $3739|Avg: $3930

96%

#388

EPYC 9254

MSRP: $3761|Avg: $1099

94%

#389

Xeon Gold 5220R

MSRP: $1780|Avg: $1015

94%

#390

EPYC 9555P

MSRP: $7983|Avg: $6130

94%

#391

Xeon Gold 5218

MSRP: $1273|Avg: $500

94%

#649

Xeon E5620

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#650

Xeon E3-1275L v3

MSRP: $350|Avg: $29

100%

#652

Xeon E5-1650 v3

MSRP: $583|Avg: N/A

98%

#654

Xeon E3-1225

MSRP: $224|Avg: $205

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 i5-7300U (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i5-7300U	Xeon E5620
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EP (2010−2011) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5620 (2010) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i5-7300U	Xeon E5620
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 i5-7300U and Xeon E5620

Core i5-7300U

The Core i5-7300U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,631 points. Launch price was $281.

Xeon E5620

The Xeon E5620 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.66 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,621 points. Launch price was $35.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-7300U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Xeon E5620 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon E5620 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Core i5-7300U versus 2.66 GHz on the Xeon E5620 — a 27.3% clock advantage for the Core i5-7300U (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core i5-7300U uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5620 uses Westmere-EP (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-7300U scores 3,631 against the Xeon E5620's 3,621 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i5-7300U. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core i5-7300U vs 12 MB (total) on the Xeon E5620.

Feature	Core i5-7300U	Xeon E5620
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 8+100%
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz+32%	2.66 GHz
Base Clock	2.6 GHz+8%	2.4 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB	12 MB (total)+300%
L2 Cache	512 kB+100%	256 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm-56%	32 nm
Architecture	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)	Westmere-EP (2010−2011)
PassMark	3,631	3,621

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-7300U uses the BGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5620 uses LGA1366 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-7300U	Xeon E5620
Socket	BGA1356	LGA1366
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2133	—
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	12	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-7300U) / not specified (Xeon E5620). The Core i5-7300U includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 620), while the Xeon E5620 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-7300U targets Mobile.