Ryzen 5 7430U vs Xeon E5-2669 V3

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 5 7430U

6 / 12

16,080

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Xeon E5-2669 V3

12 / 24

16,107

+0.2%

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 7430U

#169

Core i7-1280P

MSRP: $482|Avg: $482

111%

#173

Core Ultra 5 238V

MSRP: $454|Avg: $454

107%

#176

Core i9-13900HK

MSRP: $697|Avg: N/A

104%

#178

Core i7-1360P

MSRP: $480|Avg: $280

103%

#179

Core i7-1260P

MSRP: $432|Avg: $432

103%

#183

Ryzen 5 7430U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#184

Core Ultra 7 266V

MSRP: $520|Avg: $520

99%

#185

Ryzen 7 5825C

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

97%

#187

Core Ultra 9 288V

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

90%

#188

Core i7-10870H

MSRP: $417|Avg: N/A

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2669 V3

#130

EPYC 9115

MSRP: $726|Avg: $726

103%

#131

EPYC 74F3

MSRP: $913|Avg: $824

103%

#140

Xeon E5-2669 V3

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#143

Xeon W-1350P

MSRP: $311|Avg: $250

98%

#145

Xeon 6511P

MSRP: $815|Avg: $815

98%

#153

EPYC 7303P

MSRP: $594|Avg: $594

95%

#155

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX

MSRP: $799|Avg: $999

95%

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 Ryzen 5 7430U (2023) utilizes 7 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Ryzen 5 7430U	Xeon E5-2669 V3
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Barcelo-U (Zen 3) (2022−2023) / 7 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2669 V3 (2015) relies on 22 nm technology and **DDR3, DDR4 2133 MHz Quad-channel**, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Ryzen 5 7430U	Xeon E5-2669 V3
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.

Ryzen 5 7430U Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-2669 V3 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 7430U and Xeon E5-2669 V3

Ryzen 5 7430U

The Ryzen 5 7430U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 September 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Barcelo-U (Zen 3) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 3 MB + 16 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 16,080 points. Launch price was $299.

Xeon E5-2669 V3

The Xeon E5-2669 V3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011-3. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4 2133 MHz Quad-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 16,107 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 7430U packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon E5-2669 V3 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Xeon E5-2669 V3 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7430U versus 3.1 GHz on the Xeon E5-2669 V3 — a 32.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7430U (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Ryzen 5 7430U uses the Barcelo-U (Zen 3) (2022−2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon E5-2669 V3 uses Haswell-EP (2014−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 7430U scores 16,080 against the Xeon E5-2669 V3's 16,107 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon E5-2669 V3. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 7430U vs 30 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2669 V3.

Feature	Ryzen 5 7430U	Xeon E5-2669 V3
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	12 / 24+100%
Boost Clock	4.3 GHz+39%	3.1 GHz
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	2.3 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB	30 MB (total)+88%
L2 Cache	3 MB+1100%	256K (per core)
Process	7 nm-68%	22 nm
Architecture	Barcelo-U (Zen 3) (2022−2023)	Haswell-EP (2014−2015)
PassMark	16,080	16,107

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 7430U uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E5-2669 V3 uses LGA2011-3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.