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Xeon E5-2430
Xeon E5-1410 v2
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 Xeon E5-1410 v2 is on rank 506, 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 Xeon E5-1410 v2
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2430 | Xeon E5-1410 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2430 | Xeon E5-1410 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Xeon E5-1410 v2
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.
Xeon E5-1410 v2
The Xeon E5-1410 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 5,715 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2430 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon E5-1410 v2 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon E5-2430 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the Xeon E5-2430 versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon E5-1410 v2 — a 16.9% clock advantage for the Xeon E5-1410 v2 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Xeon E5-2430 uses the Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon E5-1410 v2 uses Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2430 scores 5,755 against the Xeon E5-1410 v2's 5,715 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon E5-2430. L3 cache: 15360 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2430 vs 10 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-1410 v2.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2430 | Xeon E5-1410 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12+50% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 2.7 GHz | 3.2 GHz+19% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.8 GHz+27% |
| L3 Cache | 15360 kB (total)+50% | 10 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) | Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 5,755 | 5,715 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA1356 socket with PCIe 2.0.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2430 | Xeon E5-1410 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1356 | LGA1356 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
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