Xeon 5130 vs Core i5-430UM

CPU

GPU

Xeon 5130

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 2 GHz2006

Core i5-430UM

2 Cores4 Thrd18 WWMax: 1.73 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon 5130

2 / 2

1,175

0.0%

1,185

+0.9%

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 Xeon 5130 is positioned at rank 1005 and the Core i5-430UM is on rank 934, so the Core i5-430UM 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 Xeon 5130

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

55866%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

10548%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

9372%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

7240%

#539

Xeon Platinum 8280

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $2940

99%

#540

Xeon E7-8891 v3

MSRP: $6841|Avg: $418

85%

#541

Xeon E5-4669 v4

MSRP: $7007|Avg: $300

67%

#1005

Xeon 5130

MSRP: $316|Avg: $10

100%

#1007

Xeon E5-4640 v3

MSRP: $2859|Avg: $300

98%

#1008

Xeon E5440

MSRP: $690|Avg: $37

92%

#1009

Xeon E5-2643

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $50

91%

#1010

Xeon E5-2637

MSRP: $885|Avg: $40

90%

#1011

Xeon W3570

MSRP: $999|Avg: $15

88%

#1013

Xeon E5-4620

MSRP: $2141|Avg: $400

83%

#1014

Xeon E5-2680

MSRP: $3226|Avg: $40

77%

#1016

Xeon E5-4640

MSRP: $2725|Avg: N/A

69%

#1018

Xeon E5-4650

MSRP: $3616|Avg: $71

64%

#1019

Xeon E5-4655 v4

MSRP: $4616|Avg: N/A

63%

#1020

Xeon E5-4650L

MSRP: $3616|Avg: N/A

63%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-430UM

#922

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1683%

#923

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1659%

#924

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1523%

#925

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1516%

#926

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1502%

#928

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1450%

#929

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1391%

#930

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1388%

#931

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1351%

#934

Core i5-430UM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#939

FX-7600P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

98%

#940

Athlon II M300

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

98%

#944

Athlon Neo X2 L335

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

95%

#945

Core i7-3610QE

MSRP: $315|Avg: $105

95%

#948

A8-8600P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

94%

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 ($10) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon 5130 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon 5130	Core i5-430UM
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Woodcrest (2006) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-430UM ($0), 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 ($10 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon 5130	Core i5-430UM
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)	✅ 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.

Xeon 5130 Benchmark Check

Core i5-430UM Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon 5130 and Core i5-430UM

Xeon 5130

The Xeon 5130 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Junho 2006 (19 years ago). It is based on the Woodcrest (2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 1,175 points. Launch price was $16.

Core i5-430UM

The Core i5-430UM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 1.73 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1288. Thermal design power (TDP): 18 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,185 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Xeon 5130 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i5-430UM's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Xeon 5130 versus 1.73 GHz on the Core i5-430UM — a 14.5% clock advantage for the Xeon 5130 (base: 2 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The Xeon 5130 uses the Woodcrest (2006) architecture (65 nm), while the Core i5-430UM uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 5130 scores 1,175 against the Core i5-430UM's 1,185 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i5-430UM. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Xeon 5130 vs 3 MB on the Core i5-430UM.

Feature	Xeon 5130	Core i5-430UM
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2 GHz+16%	1.73 GHz
Base Clock	2 GHz+67%	1.2 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	3 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+700%	512 kB
Process	65 nm	32 nm-51%
Architecture	Woodcrest (2006)	Arrandale (2010−2011)
PassMark	1,175	1,185
Geekbench 6 Single	—	250
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	500

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon 5130 uses the LGA771 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-430UM uses BGA1288 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon 5130	Core i5-430UM
Socket	LGA771	BGA1288
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-800
Max RAM Capacity	—	8 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon 5130) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-430UM). The Core i5-430UM includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics), while the Xeon 5130 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-430UM targets Legacy Ultrabook. Direct competitor: Core i5-430UM rivals Pentium SU7300.