Core i5-9300HF vs Xeon E7530

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 i5-9300HF is positioned at rank 465 and the Xeon E7530 is on rank 987, so the Core i5-9300HF 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 i5-9300HF

#144

Core i7-12650H

MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A

98%

#453

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

607%

#454

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

598%

#455

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

549%

#456

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

546%

#457

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

541%

#459

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

523%

#460

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

501%

#461

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

500%

#462

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

487%

#465

Core i5-9300HF

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#472

Ryzen Embedded R1505G

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7530

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

39966%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

7546%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

6704%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

5179%

#537

Xeon Platinum 8180

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $2363

73%

#987

Xeon E7530

MSRP: $1391|Avg: $146

100%

#988

Xeon E5-4627 v4

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $200

100%

#989

Xeon E5-4627 v3

MSRP: $2225|Avg: $200

98%

#990

Xeon X5660

MSRP: $1219|Avg: $10

94%

#991

Xeon E5-2667

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $31

92%

#992

Xeon E5-2690

MSRP: $2057|Avg: $150

91%

#993

Xeon E3-1565L v5

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $120

91%

#994

Xeon L5640

MSRP: $996|Avg: N/A

90%

#995

Xeon L5335

MSRP: $380|Avg: $18

88%

#996

Xeon E5-4627 v2

MSRP: $2061|Avg: $70

88%

#997

Xeon E-2144G

MSRP: $2090|Avg: $389

87%

#998

Xeon X5675

MSRP: $1440|Avg: $22

86%

#999

Xeon Phi 7210

MSRP: $1881|Avg: $150

75%

#1000

Xeon D-1567

MSRP: $2702|Avg: $230

74%

#1001

Xeon E-2126G

MSRP: $2702|Avg: $230

74%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i5-9300HF (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i5-9300HF	Xeon E7530
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($146)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E7530 (2010) relies on 45 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i5-9300HF	Xeon E7530
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($146)

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 i5-9300HF and Xeon E7530

Core i5-9300HF

The Core i5-9300HF is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,255 points. Launch price was $250.

Xeon E7530

The Xeon E7530 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.87 GHz, with boost up to 2.13 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB L3 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1567. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 7,231 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-9300HF packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E7530 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E7530 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Core i5-9300HF versus 2.13 GHz on the Xeon E7530 — a 63.2% clock advantage for the Core i5-9300HF (base: 2.4 GHz vs 1.87 GHz). The Core i5-9300HF is built on the Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i5-9300HF scores 7,255 against the Xeon E7530's 7,231 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i5-9300HF. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Core i5-9300HF vs 12 MB L3 Cache on the Xeon E7530.

Feature	Core i5-9300HF	Xeon E7530
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	6 / 12+50%
Boost Clock	4.1 GHz+92%	2.13 GHz
Base Clock	2.4 GHz+28%	1.87 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB	12 MB L3 Cache+50%
L2 Cache	1 MB	—
Process	14 nm-69%	45 nm
Architecture	Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019)	—
PassMark	7,255	7,231
Geekbench 6 Single	1,288	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-9300HF uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E7530 uses LGA1567 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-9300HF	Xeon E7530
Socket	BGA1440	LGA1567
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2666	—
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-9300HF) / not specified (Xeon E7530). Primary use case: Core i5-9300HF targets Gaming Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-9300HF rivals Ryzen 5 3550H.