Xeon E5-2403 vs 3020e

Xeon E5-2403

4 Cores4 Thrd80 WWMax: 1.8 GHz2012

3020e

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-2403

4 / 8

2,367

0.0%

2,406

+1.6%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 E5-2403 is positioned at rank 816 and the 3020e is on rank 805, so the 3020e 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 E5-2403

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

17553%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

3314%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2944%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

2275%

#466

Xeon Platinum 8358

MSRP: $4607|Avg: $3145

100%

#467

EPYC 7713

MSRP: $7060|Avg: $1299

99%

#467

EPYC 7662

MSRP: $6150|Avg: $1266

99%

#469

EPYC 9554

MSRP: $9087|Avg: $2795

97%

#470

Xeon Gold 6338T

MSRP: $3139|Avg: $1795

96%

#471

Xeon E5-2650 v4

MSRP: $1166|Avg: $45

96%

#816

Xeon E5-2403

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#817

Xeon W3680

MSRP: $594|Avg: $26

100%

#819

Xeon E5-2640 v3

MSRP: $939|Avg: $189

99%

#824

Xeon E5-1660 v3

MSRP: $1080|Avg: $198

98%

#827

Xeon W3565

MSRP: $294|Avg: $69

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar 3020e

#793

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1219%

#794

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1202%

#795

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1103%

#796

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1098%

#797

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1088%

#799

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1051%

#800

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1007%

#801

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1006%

#802

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

979%

#805

3020e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

100%

#809

Athlon II M320

MSRP: $75|Avg: $15

99%

#810

Celeron B800

MSRP: $80|Avg: $5

99%

#811

Celeron B710

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

99%

#812

Athlon II Neo K345

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

99%

#818

Core i7-8709G

MSRP: $338|Avg: $150

98%

#819

Celeron M 560

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

97%

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 3020e (2020) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-2403	3020e
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($25)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) / 32 nm)	✨ Modern (Dali (Zen) (2020) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2403 (2012) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-2403	3020e
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($25)

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 E5-2403 Benchmark Check

3020e Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2403 and 3020e

Xeon E5-2403

The Xeon E5-2403 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 May 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 10240 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,367 points. Launch price was $230.

3020e

The 3020e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Dali (Zen) (2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FT5. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB + 4 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,406 points. Launch price was $50.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2403 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the 3020e offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Xeon E5-2403 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Xeon E5-2403 versus 2.6 GHz on the 3020e — a 36.4% clock advantage for the 3020e (base: 1.8 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The Xeon E5-2403 uses the Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the 3020e uses Dali (Zen) (2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2403 scores 2,367 against the 3020e's 2,406 — a 1.6% lead for the 3020e. L3 cache: 10240 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2403 vs 4 MB on the 3020e.

Feature	Xeon E5-2403	3020e
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.8 GHz	2.6 GHz+44%
Base Clock	1.8 GHz+50%	1.2 GHz
L3 Cache	10240 kB (total)+150%	4 MB
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	1 MB+300%
Process	32 nm	14 nm-56%
Architecture	Sandy Bridge-EN (2012)	Dali (Zen) (2020)
PassMark	2,367	2,406+2%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	480
Geekbench 6 Single	—	660
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,100

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2403 uses the LGA1356 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the 3020e uses FT5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E5-2403	3020e
Socket	LGA1356	FT5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2400
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	8

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-2403) / AMD-V (3020e). The 3020e includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics (Vega 3)), while the Xeon E5-2403 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: 3020e targets Entry Level Laptop. Direct competitor: 3020e rivals Celeron N4020.