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Intel Xeon E5-2430 @ 2.20GHz

Explore Intel Xeon E5-2430 @ 2.20GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for server workloads and platform planning.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
3.9/ 10
Technical rating

Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Xeon E5-2430 @ 2.20GHz is a Server processor with 6 cores and 12 threads. It runs at 2.2 GHz and boosts up to 2.7 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 5770 and a single-thread rating of 1217. Its stated TDP is 95 W.

CPU Mark5,770
29 samples
Single Thread1,217
Overall rank#2,398
of 6,054
Reference price$39.00

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
3.9Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Xeon E5-2430 @ 2.20GHz is a Server processor with 6 cores and 12 threads. It runs at 2.2 GHz and boosts up to 2.7 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 5770 and a single-thread rating of 1217. Its stated TDP is 95 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Xeon E5-2430 @ 2.20GHz is a Server released in 2012. Recorded specifications include 6 cores and 12 threads, up to 2.70 GHz turbo, a 95 W reference TDP, a 5,770 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 5,770 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 1,217 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

It uses socket LGA1356. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

Recorded memory support: DDR3-800. The 95 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Intel Xeon E5-2430 @ 2.20GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 6 cores and 12 threads, up to 2.70 GHz turbo, a 95 W reference TDP, a 5,770 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Xeon E5-2430 @ 2.20GHz good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the Intel Xeon E5-2430 @ 2.20GHz?

Start with LGA1356 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the Intel Xeon E5-2430 @ 2.20GHz use?

The recorded reference TDP is 95 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

02AMD Opteron 4274 HEAMD5,776 points
03Intel Xeon E5-2430 @ 2.20GHzThis CPU5,770 points
04Intel Xeon X5650 @ 2.67GHzIntel5,762 points
05Intel Xeon E-2104G @ 3.20GHzIntel5,703 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Intel Xeon E-2104G @ 3.20GHzIntel1,858 points
02Intel Xeon X5650 @ 2.67GHzIntel1,291 points
03Intel Xeon E5-2430 @ 2.20GHzThis CPU1,217 points
04AMD Opteron 4274 HEAMD1,060 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01AMD Opteron 4274 HEAMD88.9 Mark/W
04Intel Xeon E5-2430 @ 2.20GHzThis CPU60.7 Mark/W
05Intel Xeon X5650 @ 2.67GHzIntel60.7 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
99,997.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
1,785.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
4,459.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
29.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
8,608.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
22,894.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
396.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
14,753.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryServer
Release year2012
SocketLGA1356
Cores / threads6 / 12
Base clock2.20 GHz
Max turbo2.70 GHz
TDP95 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

DDR3
Memory typeDDR3
Official speedDDR3-800
Maximum capacity384 GB

Cache hierarchy

L1I6 x 32 KB
L1D6 x 32 KB
L26 x 256 KB
L315 MB