Xeon X5650 vs Xeon E5-2430
Xeon X5650
Xeon E5-2430
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 X5650 is positioned at rank 502 and the Xeon E5-2430 is on rank 501, so the Xeon E5-2430 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5650
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2430
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X5650 | Xeon E5-2430 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X5650 | Xeon E5-2430 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X5650 and Xeon E5-2430
Xeon X5650
The Xeon X5650 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 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.66 GHz, with boost up to 3.06 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,742 points. Launch price was $53.
Xeon E5-2430
The Xeon E5-2430 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 May 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 15360 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,755 points. Launch price was $119.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon X5650 and Xeon E5-2430 share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.06 GHz on the Xeon X5650 versus 2.7 GHz on the Xeon E5-2430 — a 12.5% clock advantage for the Xeon X5650 (base: 2.66 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Xeon X5650 uses the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon E5-2430 uses Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon X5650 scores 5,742 against the Xeon E5-2430's 5,755 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon E5-2430. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Xeon X5650 vs 15360 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2430.
| Feature | Xeon X5650 | Xeon E5-2430 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 3.06 GHz+13% | 2.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.66 GHz+21% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | 15360 kB (total)+25% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Westmere-EP (2010−2011) | Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) |
| PassMark | 5,742 | 5,755 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X5650 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon E5-2430 uses LGA1356 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon X5650 | Xeon E5-2430 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | LGA1356 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+150% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | — |
| RAM Channels | 3 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X5650) / not specified (Xeon E5-2430). Primary use case: Xeon X5650 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon X5650 rivals Core i7-980X.
| Feature | Xeon X5650 | Xeon E5-2430 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Workstation | — |
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