Xeon E5-2669 V3 vs Ryzen 5 7430U

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-2669 V3

12 / 24

16,107

+0.2%

16,080

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

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.

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 E5-2669 V3

#130

EPYC 9115

MSRP: $726|Avg: $726

103%

#131

EPYC 74F3

MSRP: $913|Avg: $824

103%

#140

Xeon E5-2669 V3

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#143

Xeon W-1350P

MSRP: $311|Avg: $250

98%

#145

Xeon 6511P

MSRP: $815|Avg: $815

98%

#153

EPYC 7303P

MSRP: $594|Avg: $594

95%

#155

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX

MSRP: $799|Avg: $999

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 7430U

#169

Core i7-1280P

MSRP: $482|Avg: $482

111%

#173

Core Ultra 5 238V

MSRP: $454|Avg: $454

107%

#176

Core i9-13900HK

MSRP: $697|Avg: N/A

104%

#178

Core i7-1360P

MSRP: $480|Avg: $280

103%

#179

Core i7-1260P

MSRP: $432|Avg: $432

103%

#183

Ryzen 5 7430U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#184

Core Ultra 7 266V

MSRP: $520|Avg: $520

99%

#185

Ryzen 7 5825C

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

97%

#187

Core Ultra 9 288V

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

90%

#188

Core i7-10870H

MSRP: $417|Avg: N/A

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen 5 7430U (2023) utilizes 7 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-2669 V3	Ryzen 5 7430U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Barcelo-U (Zen 3) (2022−2023) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2669 V3 (2015) relies on 22 nm technology and **DDR3, DDR4 2133 MHz Quad-channel**, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-2669 V3	Ryzen 5 7430U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 E5-2669 V3 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 7430U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2669 V3 and Ryzen 5 7430U

Xeon E5-2669 V3

The Xeon E5-2669 V3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011-3. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4 2133 MHz Quad-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 16,107 points. Launch price was $800.

Ryzen 5 7430U

The Ryzen 5 7430U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 September 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Barcelo-U (Zen 3) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 3 MB + 16 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 16,080 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2669 V3 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Ryzen 5 7430U offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-2669 V3 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Xeon E5-2669 V3 versus 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7430U — a 32.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7430U (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Xeon E5-2669 V3 uses the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Ryzen 5 7430U uses Barcelo-U (Zen 3) (2022−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2669 V3 scores 16,107 against the Ryzen 5 7430U's 16,080 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon E5-2669 V3. L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2669 V3 vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 7430U.

Feature	Xeon E5-2669 V3	Ryzen 5 7430U
Cores / Threads	12 / 24+100%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	3.1 GHz	4.3 GHz+39%
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	2.3 GHz
L3 Cache	30 MB (total)+88%	16 MB
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	3 MB+1100%
Process	22 nm	7 nm-68%
Architecture	Haswell-EP (2014−2015)	Barcelo-U (Zen 3) (2022−2023)
PassMark	16,107	16,080

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2669 V3 uses the LGA2011-3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 7430U uses FP6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.