CPU
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Xeon E5-2430
Phenom II X6 1100T BE
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 Phenom II X6 1100T BE is on rank 22, so the Phenom II X6 1100T BE offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2430
Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X6 1100T BE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2430 | Phenom II X6 1100T BE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($265) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Thuban (2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2430 | Phenom II X6 1100T BE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($265) |
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 Phenom II X6 1100T BE
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.
Phenom II X6 1100T BE
The Phenom II X6 1100T BE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Thuban (2010) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,745 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2430 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, matching the Phenom II X6 1100T BE's 6 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the Xeon E5-2430 versus 3.7 GHz on the Phenom II X6 1100T BE — a 31.3% clock advantage for the Phenom II X6 1100T BE (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Xeon E5-2430 uses the Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Phenom II X6 1100T BE uses Thuban (2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2430 scores 5,755 against the Phenom II X6 1100T BE's 5,745 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon E5-2430. L3 cache: 15360 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2430 vs 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X6 1100T BE.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2430 | Phenom II X6 1100T BE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 6 |
| Boost Clock | 2.7 GHz | 3.7 GHz+37% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 3.3 GHz+50% |
| L3 Cache | 15360 kB (total)+150% | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 32 nm-29% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) | Thuban (2010) |
| PassMark | 5,755 | 5,745 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 508 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2430 uses the LGA1356 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Phenom II X6 1100T BE uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2430 | Phenom II X6 1100T BE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1356 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1333 / DDR2-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-2430) / AMD-V (Phenom II X6 1100T BE). Primary use case: Phenom II X6 1100T BE targets Enthusiast Legacy.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2430 | Phenom II X6 1100T BE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Enthusiast Legacy |
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