CPU
GPU
Xeon L5430
Celeron G3930
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 L5430 is positioned at rank 972 and the Celeron G3930 is on rank 395, so the Celeron G3930 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon L5430
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G3930
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon L5430 | Celeron G3930 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($380) | ✅ More affordable ($25) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Harpertown (2007−2008) / 45 nm) | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon L5430 | Celeron G3930 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1419%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($380) | ✅ More affordable ($25) |
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 L5430 and Celeron G3930
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.
Celeron G3930
The Celeron G3930 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 51 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 2133, DDR3L 1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,259 points. Launch price was $42.
Processing Power
The Xeon L5430 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron G3930 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Xeon L5430 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 0.67 GHz on the Xeon L5430 versus 2.9 GHz on the Celeron G3930 — a 124.9% clock advantage for the Celeron G3930 (base: 2.66 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Xeon L5430 uses the Harpertown (2007−2008) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron G3930 uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon L5430 scores 2,260 against the Celeron G3930's 2,259 — a 0% lead for the Xeon L5430. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon L5430 vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G3930.
| Feature | Xeon L5430 | Celeron G3930 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 0.67 GHz | 2.9 GHz+333% |
| Base Clock | 2.66 GHz | 2.9 GHz+9% |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB L2 Cache+500% | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB (total)+2300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 14 nm-69% |
| Architecture | Harpertown (2007−2008) | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 2,260 | 2,259 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 750 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,100 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon L5430 uses the LGA771 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron G3930 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon L5430 | Celeron G3930 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA771 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon L5430) / VT-x (Celeron G3930). The Celeron G3930 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 610), while the Xeon L5430 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G3930 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G3930 rivals Pentium G4560.
| Feature | Xeon L5430 | Celeron G3930 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics 610 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Xeon L5430 launched at $390 MSRP, while the Celeron G3930 debuted at $42. At current prices ($380 vs $25), the Celeron G3930 is $355 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon L5430 delivers 5.9 pts/$ vs 90.4 pts/$ for the Celeron G3930 — making the Celeron G3930 the 175.3% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon L5430 | Celeron G3930 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $390 | $42-89% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $380 | $25-93% |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.9 | 90.4+1432% |
| Release Date | 2008 | 2017 |
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