Xeon E5-2430L vs Core i7-4712MQ

Xeon E5-2430L

6 Cores12 Thrd60 WWMax: 2.5 GHz2012

Core i7-4712MQ

4 Cores8 Thrd37 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-2430L

6 / 12

5,300

0.0%

5,315

+0.3%

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 E5-2430L is positioned at rank 881 and the Core i7-4712MQ is on rank 996, so the Xeon E5-2430L 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

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

21603%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

4079%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

3624%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

2800%

#495

Xeon Platinum 8470

MSRP: $9359|Avg: $9359

100%

#496

Xeon E7-8857 v2

MSRP: $3838|Avg: $2995

98%

#497

Xeon Gold 6148

MSRP: $3072|Avg: $290

98%

#498

Xeon E5-1681 V3

MSRP: $1589|Avg: $200

97%

#499

Xeon W-3275

MSRP: $4449|Avg: $1550

96%

#500

Xeon Gold 6138

MSRP: $2612|Avg: $300

96%

#501

Xeon E5-2690 v4

MSRP: $2090|Avg: $389

96%

#502

Xeon Platinum 8362

MSRP: $6236|Avg: $5740

95%

#503

Xeon W-3275M

MSRP: $4449|Avg: $4449

94%

#881

Xeon E5-2430L

MSRP: $551|Avg: $250

100%

#886

Xeon X3460

MSRP: $316|Avg: $25

97%

#893

Xeon E5502

MSRP: $188|Avg: $39

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4712MQ

#984

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2087%

#985

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2056%

#986

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1888%

#987

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1879%

#988

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1862%

#990

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1798%

#991

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1724%

#992

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1721%

#993

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1675%

#996

Core i7-4712MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $60

100%

#997

Core i7-3615QE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $100

100%

#998

Celeron M U3400

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

100%

#999

3015Ce

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

100%

#1000

Core i7-4700MQ

MSRP: $383|Avg: $50

99%

#1001

Athlon II M340

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

99%

#1005

Pentium P6000

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

97%

#1007

Core i7-3630QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

97%

#1008

Core i7-3610QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

97%

#1009

Core i3-1115GRE

MSRP: $338|Avg: $480

97%

#1010

Pentium A1020

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

97%

#1011

Core i7-4702MQ

MSRP: $383|Avg: $50

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($250) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E5-2430L is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon E5-2430L	Core i7-4712MQ
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($250)	✅ More affordable ($60)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-4712MQ ($60), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($190 less, 76% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon E5-2430L	Core i7-4712MQ
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+318%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($250)	✅ More affordable ($60)

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 Benchmark Check

Core i7-4712MQ Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2430L and Core i7-4712MQ

Xeon E5-2430L

The Xeon E5-2430L is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 15360 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 60 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,300 points. Launch price was $800.

Core i7-4712MQ

The Core i7-4712MQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 May 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 37 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,315 points. Launch price was $378.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2430L packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i7-4712MQ offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon E5-2430L has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the Xeon E5-2430L versus 3.3 GHz on the Core i7-4712MQ — a 27.6% clock advantage for the Core i7-4712MQ (base: 2 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Xeon E5-2430L uses the Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i7-4712MQ uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2430L scores 5,300 against the Core i7-4712MQ's 5,315 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i7-4712MQ. L3 cache: 15360 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2430L vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-4712MQ.

Feature	Xeon E5-2430L	Core i7-4712MQ
Cores / Threads	6 / 12+50%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	2.5 GHz	3.3 GHz+32%
Base Clock	2 GHz	2.3 GHz+15%
L3 Cache	15360 kB (total)+88%	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	32 nm	22 nm-31%
Architecture	Sandy Bridge-EN (2012)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	5,300	5,315

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2430L uses the LGA1356 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i7-4712MQ uses PGA946 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E5-2430L	Core i7-4712MQ
Socket	LGA1356	PGA946
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%

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Value Analysis

The Xeon E5-2430L launched at $551 MSRP, while the Core i7-4712MQ debuted at $378. At current prices ($250 vs $60), the Core i7-4712MQ is $190 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-2430L delivers 21.2 pts/$ vs 88.6 pts/$ for the Core i7-4712MQ — making the Core i7-4712MQ the 122.8% better value option.