Xeon Gold 6230N vs Core i5-10210Y
Xeon Gold 6230N
Core i5-10210Y
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 Gold 6230N is positioned at rank 614 and the Core i5-10210Y is on rank 429, so the Core i5-10210Y offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6230N
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-10210Y
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6230N | Core i5-10210Y |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake-Y (2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6230N | Core i5-10210Y |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Gold 6230N and Core i5-10210Y
Xeon Gold 6230N
The Xeon Gold 6230N is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 27.5 MB. L2 cache: 20 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 4,175 points. Launch price was $2,046.
Core i5-10210Y
The Core i5-10210Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-Y (2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: UTFCBGA1377. Thermal design power (TDP): 7 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,131 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6230N packs 20 cores / 40 threads, while the Core i5-10210Y offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon Gold 6230N has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6230N versus 4 GHz on the Core i5-10210Y — a 13.3% clock advantage for the Core i5-10210Y (base: 2.3 GHz vs 1 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6230N uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-10210Y uses Comet Lake-Y (2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6230N scores 4,175 against the Core i5-10210Y's 4,131 — a 1.1% lead for the Xeon Gold 6230N. L3 cache: 27.5 MB on the Xeon Gold 6230N vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-10210Y.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6230N | Core i5-10210Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 20 / 40+400% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz | 4 GHz+14% |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz+130% | 1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 27.5 MB+358% | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 20 MB+7900% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) | Comet Lake-Y (2019) |
| PassMark | 4,175+1% | 4,131 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,079 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 2,380 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6230N uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-10210Y uses UTFCBGA1377 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6230N | Core i5-10210Y |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | UTFCBGA1377 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | LPDDR3 2133 MHz |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 10 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon Gold 6230N) / true (Core i5-10210Y). The Core i5-10210Y includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 615), while the Xeon Gold 6230N requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-10210Y targets Mobile Low Power.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6230N | Core i5-10210Y |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel UHD Graphics 615 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
| Target Use | — | Mobile Low Power |
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