Xeon X3370 vs Pentium Silver N5030
Xeon X3370
Pentium Silver N5030
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 X3370 is positioned at rank 787 and the Pentium Silver N5030 is on rank 671, so the Pentium Silver N5030 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X3370
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Silver N5030
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X3370 | Pentium Silver N5030 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) | ✨ Modern (Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X3370 | Pentium Silver N5030 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X3370 and Pentium Silver N5030
Xeon X3370
The Xeon X3370 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 3 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,544 points. Launch price was $800.
Pentium Silver N5030
The Pentium Silver N5030 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,543 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Pentium Silver N5030 is built on the Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon X3370 scores 2,544 against the Pentium Silver N5030's 2,543 — a 0% lead for the Xeon X3370. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon X3370 vs 4 MB on the Pentium Silver N5030.
| Feature | Xeon X3370 | Pentium Silver N5030 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | — | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | — | 3.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+173% | 1.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB L2 Cache+200% | 4 MB |
| L2 Cache | — | 4 MB |
| Process | 45 nm | 14 nm-69% |
| Architecture | — | Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) |
| PassMark | 2,544 | 2,543 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X3370 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium Silver N5030 uses FCBGA1090 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon X3370 | Pentium Silver N5030 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | FCBGA1090 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
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