Xeon E5530 vs Core i5-8210Y

Xeon E5530

4 Cores8 Thrd80 WWMax: 2.66 GHz2009

Core i5-8210Y

2 Cores4 Thrd7 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2018

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5530

4 / 8

2,739

+0.6%

2,723

0.0%

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 E5530 is positioned at rank 754 and the Core i5-8210Y is on rank 1086, so the Xeon E5530 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 E5530

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

15170%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

2864%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2545%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1966%

#435

Xeon Gold 6354

MSRP: $2878|Avg: $2898

100%

#436

Xeon Gold 5218T

MSRP: $1572|Avg: $1349

99%

#437

Xeon 6960P

MSRP: $9625|Avg: $9625

99%

#438

EPYC 9555

MSRP: $9826|Avg: $7973

99%

#439

Xeon Gold 6338

MSRP: $2990|Avg: $1604

98%

#440

Xeon Gold 6538N

MSRP: $3351|Avg: $170

98%

#441

EPYC 7F52

MSRP: $3100|Avg: $1826

97%

#442

EPYC 7542

MSRP: $3400|Avg: $899

97%

#443

EPYC 9655

MSRP: $11852|Avg: $11852

96%

#754

Xeon E5530

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#758

Xeon E3-1281 v3

MSRP: $555|Avg: $636

100%

#768

Xeon E3-1270L v4

MSRP: $581|Avg: $636

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-8210Y

#1074

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3028%

#1075

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2983%

#1076

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2739%

#1077

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2727%

#1078

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2702%

#1080

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2609%

#1081

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2502%

#1082

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2497%

#1083

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2430%

#1086

Core i5-8210Y

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1089

Core i5-3610ME

MSRP: $276|Avg: $22

99%

#1090

Core m3-7Y32

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

99%

#1091

Celeron B720

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

98%

#1093

Celeron 847

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

98%

#1094

Core i7-2630QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

97%

#1096

Core i7-2635QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

97%

#1097

Celeron 877

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

97%

#1098

Celeron Dual-Core SU2300

MSRP: $134|Avg: $50

96%

#1099

Core i5-3337U

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

96%

#1100

Core i5-2450M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

95%

#1101

Core i5-7Y54

MSRP: $281|Avg: $100

95%

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 i5-8210Y (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5530	Core i5-8210Y
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Gainestown (2009−2010) / 45 nm)	✨ Modern (Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5530 (2009) relies on 45 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5530	Core i5-8210Y
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 E5530 Benchmark Check

Core i5-8210Y Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5530 and Core i5-8210Y

Xeon E5530

The Xeon E5530 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 March 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Gainestown (2009−2010) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.66 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,739 points. Launch price was $340.

Core i5-8210Y

The Core i5-8210Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 October 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 7 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,723 points. Launch price was $281.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5530 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i5-8210Y offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon E5530 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.66 GHz on the Xeon E5530 versus 3.6 GHz on the Core i5-8210Y — a 30% clock advantage for the Core i5-8210Y (base: 2.4 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Xeon E5530 uses the Gainestown (2009−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i5-8210Y uses Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5530 scores 2,739 against the Core i5-8210Y's 2,723 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon E5530. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E5530 vs 4 MB on the Core i5-8210Y.

Feature	Xeon E5530	Core i5-8210Y
Cores / Threads	4 / 8+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.66 GHz	3.6 GHz+35%
Base Clock	2.4 GHz+50%	1.6 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+100%	4 MB
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	512 kB+100%
Process	45 nm	14 nm-69%
Architecture	Gainestown (2009−2010)	Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021)
PassMark	2,739	2,723
Geekbench 6 Single	—	796

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5530 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-8210Y uses FCBGA1515 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E5530	Core i5-8210Y
Socket	LGA1366	FCBGA1515
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	—	LPDDR3-2133
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	10

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5530) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-8210Y). The Core i5-8210Y includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 617), while the Xeon E5530 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-8210Y targets Tablet/2-in-1. Direct competitor: Core i5-8210Y rivals Athlon 3050U.