Xeon E5-2430L v2
VS
Pentium Gold G7400E

Xeon E5-2430L v2 vs Pentium Gold G7400E

Intel

Xeon E5-2430L v2

6 Cores12 Thrd60 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2014
VS
Intel

Pentium Gold G7400E

2 Cores4 Thrd46 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2022

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 E5-2430L v2 is positioned at rank #467 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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

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 Pentium Gold G7400E (2022) utilizes 10 nm technology and **DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel**, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightXeon E5-2430L v2Pentium Gold G7400E
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm)
✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / 10 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.
InsightXeon E5-2430L v2Pentium Gold G7400E
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2430L v2 and Pentium Gold G7400E

Intel

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.

Intel

Pentium Gold G7400E

The Pentium Gold G7400E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 46 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 6,134 points. Launch price was $69.

Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2430L v2 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Pentium Gold G7400E offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon E5-2430L v2 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Xeon E5-2430L v2 versus 3.6 GHz on the Pentium Gold G7400E — a 25% clock advantage for the Pentium Gold G7400E (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Pentium Gold G7400E is built on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2430L v2 scores 6,190 against the Pentium Gold G7400E's 6,134 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon E5-2430L v2. L3 cache: 15 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Xeon E5-2430L v2 vs 6 MB (total) on the Pentium Gold G7400E.

FeatureXeon E5-2430L v2Pentium Gold G7400E
Cores / Threads
6 / 12+200%
2 / 4
Boost Clock
2.8 GHz
3.6 GHz+29%
Base Clock
2.4 GHz
3.6 GHz+50%
L3 Cache
15 MB Intel® Smart Cache+150%
6 MB (total)
L2 Cache
1.25 MB (per core)
Process
22 nm
10 nm-55%
Architecture
Alder Lake-S (2022)
PassMark
6,190
6,134
Cinebench R23 Multi
3,814
Geekbench 6 Single
1,960
Geekbench 6 Multi
4,131
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2430L v2 uses the LGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium Gold G7400E uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon E5-2430L v2Pentium Gold G7400E
Socket
LGA1356
LGA1700
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 5.0+67%
Max RAM Speed
DDR5-4800
Max RAM Capacity
128 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
20
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-2430L v2) / VT-x, VT-d (Pentium Gold G7400E). The Pentium Gold G7400E includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 710), while the Xeon E5-2430L v2 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium Gold G7400E targets Embedded.

FeatureXeon E5-2430L v2Pentium Gold G7400E
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Intel UHD Graphics 710
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d
Target Use
Embedded