Xeon E5345 vs Core i3-4030U

Xeon E5345

4 Cores4 Thrd80 WWMax: 0.33 GHz2006

Core i3-4030U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.9 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5345

4 / 4

1,868

0.0%

Core 2 Duo E7400

Celeron Dual-Core SU2300

1,876

+0.4%

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 E5345 is positioned at rank 887 and the Core i3-4030U is on rank 75, so the Core i3-4030U 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 E5345

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

22251%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

4201%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

3733%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

2884%

#498

Xeon E5-1681 V3

MSRP: $1589|Avg: $200

100%

#499

Xeon W-3275

MSRP: $4449|Avg: $1550

99%

#500

Xeon Gold 6138

MSRP: $2612|Avg: $300

99%

#501

Xeon E5-2690 v4

MSRP: $2090|Avg: $389

99%

#502

Xeon Platinum 8362

MSRP: $6236|Avg: $5740

98%

#503

Xeon W-3275M

MSRP: $4449|Avg: $4449

97%

#504

Xeon E5-2660 v3

MSRP: $1445|Avg: $150

97%

#505

Xeon E5-2679 v4

MSRP: $2702|Avg: $500

96%

#887

Xeon E5345

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#893

Xeon E5502

MSRP: $188|Avg: $39

98%

#898

Xeon W-2225

MSRP: $1166|Avg: $150

96%

#900

Xeon E5-2650L v3

MSRP: $1329|Avg: N/A

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-4030U

#18

Ryzen 5 8500G

MSRP: $179|Avg: $150

96%

#63

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

235%

#64

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

231%

#65

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

212%

#66

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

211%

#67

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

209%

#69

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

202%

#70

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

194%

#71

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

193%

#72

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

188%

#75

Core i3-4030U

MSRP: $281|Avg: N/A

100%

#79

Atom D2500

MSRP: $42|Avg: N/A

97%

#88

Core 2 Duo T7500

MSRP: $316|Avg: $5

92%

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 Core i3-4030U (2014) utilizes 22 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5345	Core i3-4030U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($281)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Clovertown (2006−2007) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5345 (2006) relies on 65 nm technology and **DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard**, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5345	Core i3-4030U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($281)

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 E5345 Benchmark Check

Core i3-4030U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5345 and Core i3-4030U

Xeon E5345

The Xeon E5345 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 November 2006 (19 years ago). It is based on the Clovertown (2006−2007) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.33 GHz, with boost up to 0.33 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard. Passmark benchmark score: 1,868 points. Launch price was $851.

Core i3-4030U

The Core i3-4030U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 April 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,876 points. Launch price was $281.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5345 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i3-4030U offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon E5345 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 0.33 GHz on the Xeon E5345 versus 1.9 GHz on the Core i3-4030U — a 140.8% clock advantage for the Core i3-4030U (base: 2.33 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Xeon E5345 uses the Clovertown (2006−2007) architecture (65 nm), while the Core i3-4030U uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5345 scores 1,868 against the Core i3-4030U's 1,876 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i3-4030U. L3 cache: 8 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon E5345 vs 3 MB on the Core i3-4030U.

Feature	Xeon E5345	Core i3-4030U
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	0.33 GHz	1.9 GHz+476%
Base Clock	2.33 GHz+23%	1.9 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB L2 Cache+167%	3 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB (total)+700%	512 kB
Process	65 nm	22 nm-66%
Architecture	Clovertown (2006−2007)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	1,868	1,876

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5345 uses the LGA771 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i3-4030U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.