CPU
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Xeon E7530
Xeon E-2124G
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 E7530 is positioned at rank 987 and the Xeon E-2124G is on rank 844, so the Xeon E-2124G offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7530
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2124G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E7530 | Xeon E-2124G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($146) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($462) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E7530 | Xeon E-2124G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+217%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($146) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($462) |
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 E7530 and Xeon E-2124G
Xeon E7530
The Xeon E7530 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.87 GHz, with boost up to 2.13 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB L3 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1567. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 7,231 points. Launch price was $800.
Xeon E-2124G
The Xeon E-2124G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 31 May 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 71 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 7,218 points. Launch price was $213.
Processing Power
The Xeon E7530 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon E-2124G offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon E7530 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.13 GHz on the Xeon E7530 versus 4.5 GHz on the Xeon E-2124G — a 71.5% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2124G (base: 1.87 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Xeon E-2124G is built on the Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E7530 scores 7,231 against the Xeon E-2124G's 7,218 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon E7530. L3 cache: 12 MB L3 Cache on the Xeon E7530 vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2124G.
| Feature | Xeon E7530 | Xeon E-2124G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12+50% | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.13 GHz | 4.5 GHz+111% |
| Base Clock | 1.87 GHz | 3.4 GHz+82% |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB L3 Cache+50% | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 14 nm-69% |
| Architecture | — | Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 7,231 | 7,218 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E7530 uses the LGA1567 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon E-2124G uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E7530 | Xeon E-2124G |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1567 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E7530 launched at $1391 MSRP, while the Xeon E-2124G debuted at $667. At current prices ($146 vs $462), the Xeon E7530 is $316 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E7530 delivers 49.5 pts/$ vs 15.6 pts/$ for the Xeon E-2124G — making the Xeon E7530 the 104.1% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E7530 | Xeon E-2124G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1391 | $667-52% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $146-68% | $462 |
| Performance per Dollar | 49.5+217% | 15.6 |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2018 |
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