Xeon E3-1230 V5 vs Core i5-1035G7

Xeon E3-1230 V5

4 Cores8 Thrd80 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2015

Core i5-1035G7

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E3-1230 V5

4 / 8

8,009

0.0%

8,008

0.0%

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 E3-1230 V5 is positioned at rank 373 and the Core i5-1035G7 is on rank 765, so the Xeon E3-1230 V5 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 E3-1230 V5

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

5189%

Xeon W-11855M

MSRP: $450|Avg: $200

97%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

980%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

870%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

672%

#260

EPYC 4584PX

MSRP: $1517|Avg: $1517

99%

#261

Xeon w3-2435

MSRP: $669|Avg: $790

99%

#263

Xeon 6710E

MSRP: $1565|Avg: $344

98%

#264

Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $180

97%

#373

Xeon E3-1230 V5

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#388

Xeon E-2234

MSRP: $250|Avg: $136

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-1035G7

#753

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1099%

#754

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1083%

#755

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

994%

#756

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

990%

#757

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

981%

#759

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

947%

#760

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

908%

#761

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

907%

#762

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

882%

#765

Core i5-1035G7

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#767

Core i7-1250U

MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A

99%

#772

Core i7-9750HF

MSRP: $395|Avg: $395

99%

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 Core i5-1035G7 (2019) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E3-1230 V5	Core i5-1035G7
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Skylake-DT (2015) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Ice Lake (Client) (2019) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E3-1230 V5 (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E3-1230 V5	Core i5-1035G7
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 E3-1230 V5 Benchmark Check

Core i5-1035G7 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E3-1230 V5 and Core i5-1035G7

Xeon E3-1230 V5

The Xeon E3-1230 V5 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 October 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake-DT (2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 8,009 points. Launch price was $261.

Core i5-1035G7

The Core i5-1035G7 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake (Client) (2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1526. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 8,008 points. Launch price was $309.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon E3-1230 V5 and Core i5-1035G7 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon E3-1230 V5 versus 3.7 GHz on the Core i5-1035G7 — a 2.7% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1230 V5 (base: 3.4 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The Xeon E3-1230 V5 uses the Skylake-DT (2015) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-1035G7 uses Ice Lake (Client) (2019) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1230 V5 scores 8,009 against the Core i5-1035G7's 8,008 — a 0% lead for the Xeon E3-1230 V5. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1230 V5 vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-1035G7.

Feature	Xeon E3-1230 V5	Core i5-1035G7
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz+3%	3.7 GHz
Base Clock	3.4 GHz+183%	1.2 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+33%	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm	10 nm-29%
Architecture	Skylake-DT (2015)	Ice Lake (Client) (2019)
PassMark	8,009	8,008
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,515

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E3-1230 V5 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-1035G7 uses FCBGA1526 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E3-1230 V5	Core i5-1035G7
Socket	LGA1151	FCBGA1526
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	LPDDR4-3733
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E3-1230 V5) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-1035G7). The Core i5-1035G7 includes integrated graphics (Iris Plus Graphics G7), while the Xeon E3-1230 V5 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-1035G7 targets Premium Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-1035G7 rivals Ryzen 7 3700U.