CPU
GPU
Xeon E5-2609
Core i5-3380M
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 E5-2609 is positioned at rank 725 and the Core i5-3380M is on rank 127, so the Core i5-3380M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2609
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-3380M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2609 | Core i5-3380M |
|---|---|---|
| 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-EP (2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2609 | Core i5-3380M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 E5-2609 and Core i5-3380M
Xeon E5-2609
The Xeon E5-2609 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 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 10240 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,943 points. Launch price was $143.
Core i5-3380M
The Core i5-3380M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,938 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2609 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-3380M offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon E5-2609 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Xeon E5-2609 versus 3.6 GHz on the Core i5-3380M — a 40% clock advantage for the Core i5-3380M (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Xeon E5-2609 uses the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i5-3380M uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2609 scores 2,943 against the Core i5-3380M's 2,938 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon E5-2609. L3 cache: 10240 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2609 vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-3380M.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2609 | Core i5-3380M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz | 3.6 GHz+50% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.9 GHz+21% |
| L3 Cache | 10240 kB (total)+233% | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 2,943 | 2,938 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 700 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,600 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2609 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-3380M uses PGA988 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2609 | Core i5-3380M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | PGA988 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-2609) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-3380M). The Core i5-3380M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4000), while the Xeon E5-2609 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-3380M targets Business Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-3380M rivals AMD A10-4600M.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2609 | Core i5-3380M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics 4000 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Business Laptop |
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