Xeon E5-2630 vs Pentium Gold G7400E
Xeon E5-2630
Pentium Gold G7400E
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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. The Xeon E5-2630 is positioned at rank #702 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2630
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2630 | Pentium Gold G7400E |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($395) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2630 | Pentium Gold G7400E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($395) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 E5-2630 and Pentium Gold G7400E
Xeon E5-2630
The Xeon E5-2630 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 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 15360 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: 6,077 points. Launch price was $74.
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 E5-2630 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Pentium Gold G7400E offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon E5-2630 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Xeon E5-2630 versus 3.6 GHz on the Pentium Gold G7400E — a 25% clock advantage for the Pentium Gold G7400E (base: 2.3 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Xeon E5-2630 uses the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium Gold G7400E uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2630 scores 6,077 against the Pentium Gold G7400E's 6,134 — a 0.9% lead for the Pentium Gold G7400E. L3 cache: 15360 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2630 vs 6 MB (total) on the Pentium Gold G7400E.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2630 | Pentium Gold G7400E |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12+200% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz | 3.6 GHz+29% |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | 3.6 GHz+57% |
| L3 Cache | 15360 kB (total)+150% | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+400% |
| Process | 32 nm | 10 nm-69% |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) | Alder Lake-S (2022) |
| PassMark | 6,077 | 6,134 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 3,814 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,960 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 4,131 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2630 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Pentium Gold G7400E uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2630 | Pentium Gold G7400E |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-2630) / VT-x, VT-d (Pentium Gold G7400E). The Pentium Gold G7400E includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 710), while the Xeon E5-2630 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium Gold G7400E targets Embedded.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2630 | Pentium Gold G7400E |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel UHD Graphics 710 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Embedded |
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