Xeon E5-2430L v2 vs Core i7-8665U

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 E5-2430L v2 is positioned at rank 467 and the Core i7-8665U is on rank 544, so the Xeon E5-2430L v2 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 E5-2430L v2

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

6715%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1268%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1126%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

870%

#297

EPYC 7453

MSRP: $1570|Avg: $1253

100%

#298

Xeon Gold 5418Y

MSRP: $1483|Avg: N/A

99%

#299

Xeon w5-3425

MSRP: $1189|Avg: $1189

98%

#300

EPYC 9255

MSRP: $2495|Avg: $1934

98%

#301

EPYC 8324P

MSRP: $1895|Avg: $3598

97%

#302

Xeon Gold 6414U

MSRP: $2296|Avg: $283

97%

#303

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

MSRP: $2495|Avg: $2495

97%

#304

EPYC 7352

MSRP: $1350|Avg: $725

97%

#467

Xeon E5-2430L v2

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#469

Xeon X5670

MSRP: $67|Avg: $30

100%

#470

Xeon E7340

MSRP: $213|Avg: $132

99%

#471

Xeon E3-1275 v6

MSRP: $499|Avg: $142

99%

#473

Pentium D1508

MSRP: $106|Avg: $106

99%

#476

Xeon E-2104G

MSRP: $193|Avg: $109

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-8665U

#173

Core Ultra 5 238V

MSRP: $454|Avg: $454

97%

#532

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

710%

#533

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

699%

#534

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

642%

#535

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

639%

#536

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

633%

#538

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

611%

#539

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

586%

#540

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

585%

#541

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

570%

#544

Core i7-8665U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#549

Celeron Dual-Core T1500

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $49

98%

#557

Pentium P6200

MSRP: $60|Avg: $25

96%

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 Core i7-8665U (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-2430L v2	Core i7-8665U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2430L v2 (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-2430L v2	Core i7-8665U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 E5-2430L v2 Benchmark Check

Core i7-8665U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2430L v2 and Core i7-8665U

Xeon E5-2430L v2

The Xeon E5-2430L v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 60 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 6,190 points. Launch price was $800.

Core i7-8665U

The Core i7-8665U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 October 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 6,202 points. Launch price was $409.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2430L v2 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i7-8665U offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon E5-2430L v2 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Xeon E5-2430L v2 versus 4.8 GHz on the Core i7-8665U — a 52.6% clock advantage for the Core i7-8665U (base: 2.4 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Core i7-8665U is built on the Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2430L v2 scores 6,190 against the Core i7-8665U's 6,202 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i7-8665U. L3 cache: 15 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Xeon E5-2430L v2 vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-8665U.

Feature	Xeon E5-2430L v2	Core i7-8665U
Cores / Threads	6 / 12+50%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	2.8 GHz	4.8 GHz+71%
Base Clock	2.4 GHz+26%	1.9 GHz
L3 Cache	15 MB Intel® Smart Cache+88%	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	256 kB (per core)
Process	22 nm	14 nm-36%
Architecture	—	Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019)
PassMark	6,190	6,202

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2430L v2 uses the LGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-8665U uses FCBGA1528 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.