Xeon E5-2403 v2 vs Core m3-7Y32
Xeon E5-2403 v2
Core m3-7Y32
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 E5-2403 v2 is positioned at rank 747 and the Core m3-7Y32 is on rank 1090, so the Xeon E5-2403 v2 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2403 v2
Performance Per Dollar Core m3-7Y32
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2403 v2 | Core m3-7Y32 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($61) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($281) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2403 v2 | Core m3-7Y32 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+356%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($61) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($281) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2403 v2 and Core m3-7Y32
Xeon E5-2403 v2
The Xeon E5-2403 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 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 10 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: 2,672 points. Launch price was $223.
Core m3-7Y32
The Core m3-7Y32 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 April 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 4.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,697 points. Launch price was $281.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2403 v2 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core m3-7Y32 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon E5-2403 v2 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Xeon E5-2403 v2 versus 3 GHz on the Core m3-7Y32 — a 50% clock advantage for the Core m3-7Y32 (base: 1.8 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The Xeon E5-2403 v2 uses the Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Core m3-7Y32 uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2403 v2 scores 2,672 against the Core m3-7Y32's 2,697 — a 0.9% lead for the Core m3-7Y32. L3 cache: 10 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2403 v2 vs 4 MB on the Core m3-7Y32.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2403 v2 | Core m3-7Y32 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 1.8 GHz | 3 GHz+67% |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz+64% | 1.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 10 MB (total)+150% | 4 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512 kB+100% |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm-36% |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 2,672 | 2,697 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2403 v2 uses the LGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core m3-7Y32 uses FCBGA1515 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2403 v2 | Core m3-7Y32 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1356 | FCBGA1515 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 384 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 3 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 24 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E5-2403 v2) / not specified (Core m3-7Y32). Primary use case: Xeon E5-2403 v2 targets Server.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2403 v2 | Core m3-7Y32 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Server | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E5-2403 v2 launched at $192 MSRP, while the Core m3-7Y32 debuted at $281. At current prices ($61 vs $281), the Xeon E5-2403 v2 is $220 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-2403 v2 delivers 43.8 pts/$ vs 9.6 pts/$ for the Core m3-7Y32 — making the Xeon E5-2403 v2 the 128.1% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2403 v2 | Core m3-7Y32 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $192-32% | $281 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $61-78% | $281 |
| Performance per Dollar | 43.8+356% | 9.6 |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2017 |
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