Core m3-7Y30 vs Xeon E3-1220L v2

Core m3-7Y30

2 Cores4 Thrd4.5 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2016

Xeon E3-1220L v2

2 Cores4 Thrd17 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core m3-7Y30

2 / 4

2,418

+0.9%

2,397

0.0%

Processor N50

Pentium Dual Core T2370

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 m3-7Y30 is positioned at rank 1116 and the Xeon E3-1220L v2 is on rank 810, so the Xeon E3-1220L v2 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 m3-7Y30

#1104

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3412%

#1105

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3362%

#1106

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3086%

#1107

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3072%

#1108

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3044%

#1110

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2940%

#1111

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2819%

#1112

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2814%

#1113

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2738%

#1116

Core m3-7Y30

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

100%

#1117

Pentium 977

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

100%

#1118

Core i7-2715QE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $50

99%

#1119

VIA Nano U2250

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

99%

#1121

Core i5-560M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

98%

#1122

Pentium U5600

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

97%

#1123

Core m5-6Y57

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

97%

#1125

Core i7-610E

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

96%

#1126

Core i5-5350U

MSRP: $315|Avg: N/A

96%

#1127

Core i7-3520M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

95%

#1128

Pentium Dual Core T4300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $99

95%

#1129

Core i3-4100E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $30

95%

#1130

Core i3-2310E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $20

95%

#1131

Core i5-2510E

MSRP: $230|Avg: $30

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1220L v2

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

17333%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

3273%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2908%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

2246%

#463

EPYC 75F3

MSRP: $5383|Avg: $2799

100%

#464

Xeon W-3375

MSRP: $4951|Avg: $6000

100%

#466

Xeon Platinum 8358

MSRP: $4607|Avg: $3145

98%

#467

EPYC 7713

MSRP: $7060|Avg: $1299

98%

#467

EPYC 7662

MSRP: $6150|Avg: $1266

98%

#810

Xeon E3-1220L v2

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#812

Xeon E3-1220L

MSRP: $189|Avg: $27

100%

#814

Xeon X3450

MSRP: $241|Avg: $39

100%

#817

Xeon W3680

MSRP: $594|Avg: $26

99%

#819

Xeon E5-2640 v3

MSRP: $939|Avg: $189

98%

#824

Xeon E5-1660 v3

MSRP: $1080|Avg: $198

97%

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 E3-1220L v2 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core m3-7Y30	Xeon E3-1220L v2
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($281)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core m3-7Y30 ($281), 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 ($281 less, Infinity% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core m3-7Y30	Xeon E3-1220L v2
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($281)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 m3-7Y30 Benchmark Check

Xeon E3-1220L v2 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core m3-7Y30 and Xeon E3-1220L v2

Core m3-7Y30

The Core m3-7Y30 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 August 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 4.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,418 points. Launch price was $281.

Xeon E3-1220L v2

The Xeon E3-1220L v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,397 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

Both the Core m3-7Y30 and Xeon E3-1220L v2 share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Core m3-7Y30 versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon E3-1220L v2 — a 29.5% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1220L v2 (base: 1 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Core m3-7Y30 uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E3-1220L v2 uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core m3-7Y30 scores 2,418 against the Xeon E3-1220L v2's 2,397 — a 0.9% lead for the Core m3-7Y30. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Core m3-7Y30 vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1220L v2.

Feature	Core m3-7Y30	Xeon E3-1220L v2
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.6 GHz	3.5 GHz+35%
Base Clock	1 GHz	2.3 GHz+130%
L3 Cache	4 MB	8 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	512 kB+100%	256 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	2,418	2,397
Cinebench R23 Multi	645	—
Geekbench 6 Single	768	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,481	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core m3-7Y30 uses the FCBGA1515 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E3-1220L v2 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core m3-7Y30	Xeon E3-1220L v2
Socket	FCBGA1515	LGA1155
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR3-1866 / DDR3L-1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	10	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x / VT-d / EPT (Core m3-7Y30) / not specified (Xeon E3-1220L v2). The Core m3-7Y30 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 615), while the Xeon E3-1220L v2 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core m3-7Y30 targets Ultra-portable.