CPU
GPU
Xeon E5630
Core i5-6287U
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 E5630 is positioned at rank 639 and the Core i5-6287U is on rank 470, so the Core i5-6287U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5630
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-6287U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5630 | Core i5-6287U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EP (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5630 | Core i5-6287U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 E5630 and Core i5-6287U
Xeon E5630
The Xeon E5630 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.53 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,785 points. Launch price was $73.
Core i5-6287U
The Core i5-6287U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,801 points. Launch price was $304.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5630 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i5-6287U offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon E5630 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Xeon E5630 versus 3.5 GHz on the Core i5-6287U — a 22.2% clock advantage for the Core i5-6287U (base: 2.53 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Xeon E5630 uses the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i5-6287U uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5630 scores 3,785 against the Core i5-6287U's 3,801 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i5-6287U. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Xeon E5630 vs 4 MB on the Core i5-6287U.
| Feature | Xeon E5630 | Core i5-6287U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz | 3.5 GHz+25% |
| Base Clock | 2.53 GHz | 3.1 GHz+23% |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total)+200% | 4 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512 kB+100% |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Westmere-EP (2010−2011) | Skylake (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 3,785 | 3,801 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 816 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5630 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-6287U uses BGA1356 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5630 | Core i5-6287U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | BGA1356 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 12 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5630) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-6287U). The Core i5-6287U includes integrated graphics (Iris Graphics 550), while the Xeon E5630 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-6287U targets High Performance Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-6287U rivals FX-9800P.
| Feature | Xeon E5630 | Core i5-6287U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Iris Graphics 550 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | High Performance Laptop |
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