Ryzen 7 2700U vs Xeon E5-2430 v2

Ryzen 7 2700U

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2017

Xeon E5-2430 v2

6 Cores12 Thrd80 WWMax: 3 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 7 2700U

4 / 8

6,850

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Xeon E5-2430 v2

6 / 12

6,859

+0.1%

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 Ryzen 7 2700U is positioned at rank 748 and the Xeon E5-2430 v2 is on rank 428, so the Xeon E5-2430 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 Ryzen 7 2700U

#735

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1071%

#736

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1055%

#737

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

969%

#738

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

964%

#739

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

955%

#741

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

923%

#742

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

885%

#743

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

883%

#744

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

859%

#747

Ryzen 3 7320C

MSRP: $299|Avg: $200

100%

#748

Ryzen 7 2700U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#756

Core i7-11370H

MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A

99%

#760

Core i3-N300

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2430 v2

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

6059%

Xeon W-11865MLE

MSRP: $467|Avg: $350

99%

Xeon W-11865MRE

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

95%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1144%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1016%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

785%

#281

EPYC 7402P

MSRP: $1280|Avg: $1090

100%

#282

Xeon w5-3525

MSRP: $1339|Avg: $1392

99%

#283

Xeon W-1290T

MSRP: $546|Avg: $494

98%

#284

Xeon D-1581

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

96%

#285

Xeon w5-3535X

MSRP: $1699|Avg: N/A

95%

#428

Xeon E5-2430 v2

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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 7 2700U (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and **DDR4 Dual-channel**, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Ryzen 7 2700U	Xeon E5-2430 v2
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2430 v2 (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Ryzen 7 2700U	Xeon E5-2430 v2
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 7 2700U Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-2430 v2 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 2700U and Xeon E5-2430 v2

Ryzen 7 2700U

The Ryzen 7 2700U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 26 October 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 6,850 points. Launch price was $149.

Xeon E5-2430 v2

The Xeon E5-2430 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,859 points. Launch price was $311.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 2700U packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-2430 v2 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-2430 v2 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen 7 2700U versus 3 GHz on the Xeon E5-2430 v2 — a 23.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 2700U (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Ryzen 7 2700U uses the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5-2430 v2 uses Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 2700U scores 6,850 against the Xeon E5-2430 v2's 6,859 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon E5-2430 v2. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 2700U vs 15 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2430 v2.

Feature	Ryzen 7 2700U	Xeon E5-2430 v2
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	6 / 12+50%
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz+27%	3 GHz
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	2.5 GHz+14%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	15 MB (total)+275%
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)+100%	256 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	Raven Ridge (2017−2019)	Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014)
PassMark	6,850	6,859

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 2700U uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2430 v2 uses LGA1356 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.