CPU
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Xeon E5-2430
Ryzen 3 3350U
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. The Xeon E5-2430 is positioned at rank #501 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2430
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2430 | Ryzen 3 3350U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2430 | Ryzen 3 3350U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Ryzen 3 3350U
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.
Ryzen 3 3350U
The Ryzen 3 3350U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB + 4 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 5,732 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2430 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 3 3350U 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 3.5 GHz on the Ryzen 3 3350U — a 25.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 3350U (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Xeon E5-2430 uses the Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Ryzen 3 3350U uses Zen+ (2018−2019) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2430 scores 5,755 against the Ryzen 3 3350U's 5,732 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon E5-2430. L3 cache: 15360 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2430 vs 4 MB on the Ryzen 3 3350U.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2430 | Ryzen 3 3350U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12+50% | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.7 GHz | 3.5 GHz+30% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz+5% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 15360 kB (total)+275% | 4 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 2 MB+700% |
| Process | 32 nm | 12 nm-63% |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) | Zen+ (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 5,755 | 5,732 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2430 uses the LGA1356 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Ryzen 3 3350U uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2430 | Ryzen 3 3350U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1356 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
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