Xeon E5-1630 v4 vs Core i5-1034G1

CPU

GPU

Xeon E5-1630 v4

4 Cores8 Thrd140 WWMax: 4 GHz2016

Core i5-1034G1

4 Cores8 Thrd2 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-1630 v4

4 / 8

7,561

+0.1%

7,550

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 E5-1630 v4 is positioned at rank 392 and the Core i5-1034G1 is on rank 784, so the Xeon E5-1630 v4 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 E5-1630 v4

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

5497%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1038%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

922%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

712%

#268

Xeon w5-2565X

MSRP: $1389|Avg: $1389

100%

#269

Xeon Silver 4416+

MSRP: $1186|Avg: $1176

98%

#270

Xeon E-2176G

MSRP: $367|Avg: $405

98%

#271

EPYC 7401

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $450

97%

#392

Xeon E5-1630 v4

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#400

Xeon D-1537

MSRP: $470|Avg: $350

98%

#401

Xeon E3-1505M v6

MSRP: $434|Avg: N/A

98%

#402

Xeon E5-1630 v3

MSRP: $372|Avg: $299

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-1034G1

#772

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1154%

#773

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1137%

#774

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1044%

#775

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1039%

#776

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1030%

#778

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

994%

#779

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

954%

#780

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

952%

#781

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

926%

#784

Core i5-1034G1

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#790

Athlon 64 TF-20

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

98%

#795

Core i3-1115G4E

MSRP: $213|Avg: $47

97%

#797

Celeron M 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

96%

#799

Celeron B815

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

96%

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 i5-1034G1 (2019) utilizes 10 nm technology and modern memory, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-1630 v4	Core i5-1034G1
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-EP (2016) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Ice Lake U (2019−2020) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-1630 v4 (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-1630 v4	Core i5-1034G1
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 E5-1630 v4 Benchmark Check

Core i5-1034G1 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-1630 v4 and Core i5-1034G1

Xeon E5-1630 v4

The Xeon E5-1630 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-EP (2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 7,561 points. Launch price was $406.

Core i5-1034G1

The Core i5-1034G1 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 May 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake U (2019−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 0.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB + 6 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 7,550 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon E5-1630 v4 and Core i5-1034G1 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon E5-1630 v4 versus 3.6 GHz on the Core i5-1034G1 — a 10.5% clock advantage for the Xeon E5-1630 v4 (base: 3.7 GHz vs 0.8 GHz). The Xeon E5-1630 v4 uses the Broadwell-EP (2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-1034G1 uses Ice Lake U (2019−2020) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-1630 v4 scores 7,561 against the Core i5-1034G1's 7,550 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon E5-1630 v4. L3 cache: 10 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-1630 v4 vs 6 MB on the Core i5-1034G1.

Feature	Xeon E5-1630 v4	Core i5-1034G1
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4 GHz+11%	3.6 GHz
Base Clock	3.7 GHz+363%	0.8 GHz
L3 Cache	10 MB (total)+67%	6 MB
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	2 MB+700%
Process	14 nm	10 nm-29%
Architecture	Broadwell-EP (2016)	Ice Lake U (2019−2020)
PassMark	7,561	7,550
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,475

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-1630 v4) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-1034G1). The Core i5-1034G1 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics G1), while the Xeon E5-1630 v4 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-1034G1 targets Mainstream Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-1034G1 rivals Ryzen 5 3500U.