Xeon E5430 vs Core i3-6006U

Xeon E5430

4 Cores4 Thrd80 WWMax: 0.67 GHz2007

Core i3-6006U

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 2 GHz2016

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5430

4 / 4

2,256

0.0%

2,273

+0.8%

Celeron 847

Core i3-530

Pentium Dual Core T2390

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 E5430 is positioned at rank 833 and the Core i3-6006U is on rank 370, so the Core i3-6006U 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 E5430

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

18424%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

3479%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

3091%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

2388%

#472

EPYC 9845

MSRP: $13564|Avg: $8670

100%

#473

EPYC 7F32

MSRP: $2100|Avg: $179

98%

#474

EPYC 9654P

MSRP: $10625|Avg: $5345

97%

#475

EPYC 9965

MSRP: $14813|Avg: $10000

96%

#476

EPYC 9745

MSRP: $12141|Avg: $10588

95%

#477

EPYC 7J13

MSRP: $7890|Avg: $150

95%

#478

EPYC 7702

MSRP: $6450|Avg: $2035

95%

#833

Xeon E5430

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#836

Xeon W3550

MSRP: $294|Avg: $30

98%

#838

Xeon E5-2450

MSRP: $694|Avg: $795

96%

#840

Xeon E5-2630L v2

MSRP: $612|Avg: $149

96%

#841

Xeon E3-1246 v3

MSRP: $667|Avg: $215

96%

#842

Xeon W3540

MSRP: $284|Avg: $10

96%

#843

Xeon E-2124G

MSRP: $667|Avg: $462

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-6006U

#358

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

516%

#359

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

509%

#360

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

467%

#361

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

465%

#362

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

461%

#364

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

445%

#365

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

427%

#366

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

426%

#367

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

414%

#370

Core i3-6006U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#375

Pentium Dual Core T3200

MSRP: $64|Avg: $5

99%

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 i3-6006U (2016) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5430	Core i3-6006U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Harpertown (2007−2008) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5430 (2007) relies on 45 nm technology and **DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard**, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5430	Core i3-6006U
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 E5430 Benchmark Check

Core i3-6006U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5430 and Core i3-6006U

Xeon E5430

The Xeon E5430 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 November 2007 (18 years ago). It is based on the Harpertown (2007−2008) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.66 GHz, with boost up to 0.67 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 6 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard. Passmark benchmark score: 2,256 points. Launch price was $455.

Core i3-6006U

The Core i3-6006U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 November 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,273 points. Launch price was $281.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5430 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i3-6006U offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon E5430 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 0.67 GHz on the Xeon E5430 versus 2 GHz on the Core i3-6006U — a 99.6% clock advantage for the Core i3-6006U (base: 2.66 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon E5430 uses the Harpertown (2007−2008) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i3-6006U uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5430 scores 2,256 against the Core i3-6006U's 2,273 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i3-6006U. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon E5430 vs 3 MB on the Core i3-6006U.

Feature	Xeon E5430	Core i3-6006U
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	0.67 GHz	2 GHz+199%
Base Clock	2.66 GHz+33%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	12 MB L2 Cache+300%	3 MB
L2 Cache	6 MB (total)+1100%	512 kB
Process	45 nm	14 nm-69%
Architecture	Harpertown (2007−2008)	Skylake (2015−2016)
PassMark	2,256	2,273
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	2,200
Geekbench 6 Single	—	630
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,313

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5430 uses the LGA771 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i3-6006U uses BGA1356 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E5430	Core i3-6006U
Socket	LGA771	BGA1356
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2133
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	12

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5430) / Yes (Core i3-6006U). The Core i3-6006U includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 520), while the Xeon E5430 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-6006U targets Mobile.