Processor 300 vs Xeon E7530
Processor 300
Xeon E7530
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Processor 300
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7530
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Processor 300 | Xeon E7530 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($80) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($146) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Processor 300 | Xeon E7530 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+83%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($80) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($146) |
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 Processor 300 and Xeon E7530
Processor 300
The Processor 300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 46 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 7,264 points. Launch price was $82.
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.
Processing Power
The Processor 300 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Xeon E7530 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E7530 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Processor 300 versus 2.13 GHz on the Xeon E7530 — a 58.7% clock advantage for the Processor 300 (base: 3.9 GHz vs 1.87 GHz). The Processor 300 is built on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. In PassMark, the Processor 300 scores 7,264 against the Xeon E7530's 7,231 — a 0.5% lead for the Processor 300. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Processor 300 vs 12 MB L3 Cache on the Xeon E7530.
| Feature | Processor 300 | Xeon E7530 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 6 / 12+200% |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz+83% | 2.13 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.9 GHz+109% | 1.87 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | 12 MB L3 Cache+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | — |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-84% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) | — |
| PassMark | 7,264 | 7,231 |
Memory & Platform
The Processor 300 uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon E7530 uses LGA1567 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Processor 300 | Xeon E7530 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1567 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+150% | PCIe 2.0 |
Value Analysis
The Processor 300 launched at $82 MSRP, while the Xeon E7530 debuted at $1391. At current prices ($80 vs $146), the Processor 300 is $66 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Processor 300 delivers 90.8 pts/$ vs 49.5 pts/$ for the Xeon E7530 — making the Processor 300 the 58.8% better value option.
| Feature | Processor 300 | Xeon E7530 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $82-94% | $1391 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80-45% | $146 |
| Performance per Dollar | 90.8+83% | 49.5 |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2010 |
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