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Xeon E5430
Xeon L5430
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 Xeon L5430 is on rank 972, so the Xeon E5430 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5430
Performance Per Dollar Xeon L5430
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5430 | Xeon L5430 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($380) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Harpertown (2007−2008) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Harpertown (2007−2008) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5430 | Xeon L5430 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($380) |
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 E5430 and Xeon L5430
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.
Xeon L5430
The Xeon L5430 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 September 2008 (17 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): 50 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard. Passmark benchmark score: 2,260 points. Launch price was $562.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon E5430 and Xeon L5430 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 0.67 GHz on the Xeon E5430 versus 0.67 GHz on the Xeon L5430 — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.66 GHz vs 2.66 GHz). Both are built on the Harpertown (2007−2008) architecture using a 45 nm process. In PassMark, the Xeon E5430 scores 2,256 against the Xeon L5430's 2,260 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon L5430. Both processors carry 12 MB L2 Cache of L3 cache.
| Feature | Xeon E5430 | Xeon L5430 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 0.67 GHz | 0.67 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.66 GHz | 2.66 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB L2 Cache | 12 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB (total) | 6 MB (total) |
| Process | 45 nm | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Harpertown (2007−2008) | Harpertown (2007−2008) |
| PassMark | 2,256 | 2,260 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA771 socket with PCIe 2.0.
| Feature | Xeon E5430 | Xeon L5430 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA771 | LGA771 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
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