Xeon E5-2630 v2 vs Core i5-8400H

Xeon E5-2630 v2

6 Cores12 Thrd80 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2013

Core i5-8400H

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 4.2 GHz2018

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-2630 v2

6 / 12

7,490

+0.5%

7,456

0.0%

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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 E5-2630 v2 is positioned at rank 949 and the Core i5-8400H is on rank 142, so the Core i5-8400H 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 E5-2630 v2

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

29647%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

5598%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

4973%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

3842%

#528

Xeon E5-2687W v3

MSRP: $2141|Avg: $749

97%

#529

Xeon Max 9480

MSRP: $12980|Avg: $12980

91%

#530

Xeon E5-2689 v4

MSRP: $2723|Avg: $100

89%

#531

EPYC 7543

MSRP: $10257|Avg: $468

88%

#949

Xeon E5-2630 v2

MSRP: $1069|Avg: $1224

100%

#953

Xeon E5-1620

MSRP: $885|Avg: $70

94%

#955

Xeon E5462

MSRP: $342|Avg: $45

92%

#958

Xeon E5-4650 v2

MSRP: $1723|Avg: $48

91%

#959

Xeon E5-1620 v4

MSRP: $1166|Avg: $160

90%

#963

Xeon E5-2660

MSRP: $1329|Avg: $65

87%

#964

Xeon E5-2667 v3

MSRP: $2057|Avg: $150

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-8400H

#36

Core i5-11500B

MSRP: $185|Avg: $185

99%

#130

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

315%

#131

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

310%

#132

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

285%

#133

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

283%

#134

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

281%

#136

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

271%

#137

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

260%

#138

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

260%

#139

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

253%

#142

Core i5-8400H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#147

Atom N2800

MSRP: $47|Avg: $3

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i5-8400H (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-2630 v2	Core i5-8400H
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($1,224)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2630 v2 (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-2630 v2	Core i5-8400H
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($1,224)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 E5-2630 v2 Benchmark Check

Core i5-8400H Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2630 v2 and Core i5-8400H

Xeon E5-2630 v2

The Xeon E5-2630 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 7,490 points. Launch price was $250.

Core i5-8400H

The Core i5-8400H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,456 points. Launch price was $250.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2630 v2 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i5-8400H offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon E5-2630 v2 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Xeon E5-2630 v2 versus 4.2 GHz on the Core i5-8400H — a 30.1% clock advantage for the Core i5-8400H (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Xeon E5-2630 v2 uses the Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i5-8400H uses Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2630 v2 scores 7,490 against the Core i5-8400H's 7,456 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon E5-2630 v2. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 549 vs 1,493, a 92.5% lead for the Core i5-8400H that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 3,654 vs 4,963 (30.4% advantage for the Core i5-8400H). L3 cache: 15 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2630 v2 vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-8400H.

Feature	Xeon E5-2630 v2	Core i5-8400H
Cores / Threads	6 / 12+50%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.1 GHz	4.2 GHz+35%
Base Clock	2.6 GHz+4%	2.5 GHz
L3 Cache	15 MB (total)+25%	12 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	22 nm	14 nm-36%
Architecture	Ivy Bridge-EP (2013)	Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019)
PassMark	7,490	7,456
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	4,657
Geekbench 6 Single	549	1,493+172%
Geekbench 6 Multi	3,654	4,963+36%

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2630 v2 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-8400H uses BGA1440 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1600 on the Xeon E5-2630 v2 versus DDR4 2666 MHz on the Core i5-8400H — the Core i5-8400H supports 200% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon E5-2630 v2 supports up to 768 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 169.2% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon E5-2630 v2) vs 2 (Core i5-8400H). PCIe lanes: 40 (Xeon E5-2630 v2) vs 16 (Core i5-8400H) — the Xeon E5-2630 v2 offers 24 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C602,C600 (Xeon E5-2630 v2) and Intel HM370,Intel QM370 (Core i5-8400H).

Feature	Xeon E5-2630 v2	Core i5-8400H
Socket	LGA2011	BGA1440
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1600	DDR4 2666 MHz+33%
Max RAM Capacity	768 GB+1100%	64 GB
RAM Channels	4+100%	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	40+150%	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E5-2630 v2) vs true (Core i5-8400H). The Core i5-8400H includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 630), while the Xeon E5-2630 v2 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon E5-2630 v2 targets Server, Core i5-8400H targets Mobile.