CPU
GPU
Core i5-8210Y
Xeon E5530
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 i5-8210Y is positioned at rank 1086 and the Xeon E5530 is on rank 754, so the Xeon E5530 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-8210Y
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5530
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-8210Y | 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 | ✨ Modern (Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Gainestown (2009−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-8210Y | Xeon E5530 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-8210Y and Xeon E5530
Core i5-8210Y
The Core i5-8210Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 October 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 7 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,723 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.
Processing Power
The Core i5-8210Y packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Xeon E5530 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon E5530 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Core i5-8210Y versus 2.66 GHz on the Xeon E5530 — a 30% clock advantage for the Core i5-8210Y (base: 1.6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core i5-8210Y uses the Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5530 uses Gainestown (2009−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-8210Y scores 2,723 against the Xeon E5530's 2,739 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon E5530. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Core i5-8210Y vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E5530.
| Feature | Core i5-8210Y | Xeon E5530 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 8+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz+35% | 2.66 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.4 GHz+50% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 8 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-69% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) | Gainestown (2009−2010) |
| PassMark | 2,723 | 2,739 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 796 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-8210Y uses the FCBGA1515 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5530 uses LGA1366 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-8210Y | Xeon E5530 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1515 | LGA1366 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR3-2133 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 10 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-8210Y) / not specified (Xeon E5530). The Core i5-8210Y includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 617), while the Xeon E5530 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-8210Y targets Tablet/2-in-1. Direct competitor: Core i5-8210Y rivals Athlon 3050U.
| Feature | Core i5-8210Y | Xeon E5530 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 617 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Tablet/2-in-1 | — |
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