Xeon E5-2430L v2 vs Xeon E5-2658

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 Xeon E5-2658 is on rank 699, 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 Xeon E5-2658

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

13339%

#1

Core i9-9990XE

MSRP: $2000|Avg: N/A

97%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

2519%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2238%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1729%

#410

Xeon W-3175X

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $2999

99%

#411

Xeon w9-3495X

MSRP: $5889|Avg: $6333

99%

#412

Xeon Gold 5320T

MSRP: $1977|Avg: $1379

98%

#413

EPYC 7643

MSRP: $4995|Avg: $2750

98%

#414

Xeon Gold 6330N

MSRP: $2389|Avg: $1798

98%

#415

EPYC 7473X

MSRP: $3900|Avg: $200

98%

#416

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX

MSRP: $5489|Avg: $3486

97%

#699

Xeon E5-2658

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

100%

#703

Xeon E5-2630

MSRP: $395|Avg: $395

99%

#705

Xeon X5680

MSRP: $450|Avg: $13

99%

#708

Pentium 1403 v2

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Xeon E5-2658 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Xeon E5-2430L v2 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.7% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Xeon E5-2430L v2	Xeon E5-2658
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($400)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Xeon E5-2430L v2	Xeon E5-2658
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($400)

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

Xeon E5-2658 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2430L v2 and Xeon E5-2658

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.

Xeon E5-2658

The Xeon E5-2658 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 6 March 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 20480 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,232 points. Launch price was $1,462.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2430L v2 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon E5-2658 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E5-2658 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Xeon E5-2430L v2 versus 2.4 GHz on the Xeon E5-2658 — a 15.4% clock advantage for the Xeon E5-2430L v2 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Xeon E5-2658 is built on the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2430L v2 scores 6,190 against the Xeon E5-2658's 6,232 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon E5-2658. L3 cache: 15 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Xeon E5-2430L v2 vs 20480 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2658.

Feature	Xeon E5-2430L v2	Xeon E5-2658
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	2.8 GHz+17%	2.4 GHz
Base Clock	2.4 GHz+14%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	15 MB Intel® Smart Cache	20480 kB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	—	256 kB (per core)
Process	22 nm-31%	32 nm
Architecture	—	Sandy Bridge-EP (2012)
PassMark	6,190	6,232

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2430L v2 uses the LGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2658 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.