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Xeon E5-2430
Core i5-7600T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 E5-2430 is positioned at rank 501 and the Core i5-7600T is on rank 591, so the Xeon E5-2430 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2430
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-7600T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2430 | Core i5-7600T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2430 | Core i5-7600T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) |
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 E5-2430 and Core i5-7600T
Xeon E5-2430
The Xeon E5-2430 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 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 15360 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,755 points. Launch price was $119.
Core i5-7600T
The Core i5-7600T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 5,827 points. Launch price was $224.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2430 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i5-7600T offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon E5-2430 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the Xeon E5-2430 versus 3.7 GHz on the Core i5-7600T — a 31.3% clock advantage for the Core i5-7600T (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Xeon E5-2430 uses the Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i5-7600T uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2430 scores 5,755 against the Core i5-7600T's 5,827 — a 1.2% lead for the Core i5-7600T. L3 cache: 15360 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2430 vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-7600T.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2430 | Core i5-7600T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12+50% | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.7 GHz | 3.7 GHz+37% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.8 GHz+27% |
| L3 Cache | 15360 kB (total)+150% | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 5,755 | 5,827+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,243 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2430 uses the LGA1356 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-7600T uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2430 | Core i5-7600T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1356 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-2430) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-7600T). The Core i5-7600T includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 630), while the Xeon E5-2430 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-7600T targets Low Power Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-7600T rivals Ryzen 3 1300X.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2430 | Core i5-7600T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics 630 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Low Power Desktop |
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