Xeon 5148 vs Core i3-330UM

Xeon 5148

2 Cores2 Thrd40 WWMax: 2.33 GHz2006

Core i3-330UM

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 0.1 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon 5148

2 / 2

1,315

+1.4%

1,297

0.0%

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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 5148 is positioned at rank 954 and the Core i3-330UM is on rank 305, so the Core i3-330UM 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 5148

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

31584%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

5963%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

5298%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

4093%

#529

Xeon Max 9480

MSRP: $12980|Avg: $12980

97%

#530

Xeon E5-2689 v4

MSRP: $2723|Avg: $100

95%

#531

EPYC 7543

MSRP: $10257|Avg: $468

93%

#532

Xeon Platinum 8368Q

MSRP: $7719|Avg: $7719

92%

#533

Xeon Gold 6250

MSRP: $3400|Avg: $2000

92%

#534

Xeon E5-2699 v4

MSRP: $4115|Avg: $400

91%

#954

Xeon 5148

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#955

Xeon E5462

MSRP: $342|Avg: $45

98%

#958

Xeon E5-4650 v2

MSRP: $1723|Avg: $48

97%

#959

Xeon E5-1620 v4

MSRP: $1166|Avg: $160

96%

#963

Xeon E5-2660

MSRP: $1329|Avg: $65

92%

#964

Xeon E5-2667 v3

MSRP: $2057|Avg: $150

92%

#966

Xeon E3110

MSRP: $214|Avg: $158

92%

#969

Xeon L3406

MSRP: $189|Avg: $30

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-330UM

#293

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

452%

#294

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

446%

#295

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

409%

#296

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

407%

#297

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

404%

#299

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

390%

#300

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

374%

#301

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

373%

#302

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

363%

#305

Core i3-330UM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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 5148 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon 5148	Core i3-330UM
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Woodcrest (2006) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i3-330UM ($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 ($0 less, NaN% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon 5148	Core i3-330UM
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.

Xeon 5148 Benchmark Check

Core i3-330UM Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon 5148 and Core i3-330UM

Xeon 5148

The Xeon 5148 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. Max frequency: 2.33 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 40 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 1,315 points. Launch price was $9.

Core i3-330UM

The Core i3-330UM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 May 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 0.1 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: 1,297 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Xeon 5148 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i3-330UM's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.33 GHz on the Xeon 5148 versus 0.1 GHz on the Core i3-330UM — a 183.5% clock advantage for the Xeon 5148. The Xeon 5148 uses the Woodcrest (2006) architecture (65 nm), while the Core i3-330UM uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 5148 scores 1,315 against the Core i3-330UM's 1,297 — a 1.4% lead for the Xeon 5148. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Xeon 5148 vs 3 MB on the Core i3-330UM.

Feature	Xeon 5148	Core i3-330UM
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.33 GHz+2230%	0.1 GHz
Base Clock	—	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	1,315+1%	1,297
Geekbench 6 Single	—	300
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	600

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon 5148 uses the LGA771 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i3-330UM uses BGA1288 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon 5148	Core i3-330UM
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 5148) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-330UM). The Core i3-330UM includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics), while the Xeon 5148 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-330UM targets Legacy Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i3-330UM rivals Pentium SU7300.