Xeon E5430

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon E5430

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Xeon E5430 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,356 Rank: 1463
Rank Name Score Visual
1459 Xeon E5630 4,358
+0%
1460 Pentium G630 4,357
+0%
1461 Athlon II X2 270 4,357
+0%
1462 Core i3-2348M 4,356
+0%
1463 Xeon E5430 4,356
1464 Xeon E5472 4,355
+-0%
1465 Core i3-550 4,355
+-0%
1466 Pentium 4 3.80GHz 4,354
+-0%
1467 FX-6100 4,352
-0.1%
1468 Phenom II X4 940 4,352
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon E5430 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,384 Rank: 1495
Rank Name Score Visual
1491 A10-5750M 4,385
+0%
1492 Athlon II X4 605e 4,385
+0%
1493 Xeon X5472 4,384
+0%
1494 A6-3670 4,384
+0%
1495 Xeon E5430 4,384
1496 Intel Core i5-450M 4,383
+-0%
1497 Celeron G1830 4,383
+-0%
1498 A10-5757M 4,383
+-0%
1499 Celeron G3900T 4,382
+-0%
1500 Intel Core i5-520M 4,382
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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon E5430 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,337 Rank: 1456
Rank Name Score Visual
1452 Xeon D-1559 4,339
+0%
1453 Core i5-760 4,339
+0%
1454 Pentium Silver J5040 4,339
+0%
1455 Phenom II X6 1035T 4,337
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1456 Xeon E5430 4,337
1457 Athlon II X2 280 4,337
+0%
1458 Core i3 530 4,335
+-0%
1459 Athlon II X3 455 4,335
+-0%
1460 A9-9425 4,335
+-0%
1461 Intel Core i7-740QM 4,333
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Xeon E5430 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,563 Rank: 1106
Rank Name Score Visual
1102 Core i7-6650U 4,563
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1103 Core i5-7267U 4,563
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1104 Pentium G3470 4,563
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1105 A8-6500 4,563
+0%
1106 Xeon E5430 4,563
1107 Pentium Gold G5420T 4,562
+-0%
1108 Core i7-6660U 4,562
+-0%
1109 Xeon E5472 4,562
+-0%
1110 A8-5500B 4,562
+-0%
1111 Core i3-1000NG4 4,562
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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon E5430 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,527 Rank: 1176
Rank Name Score Visual
1172 PRO A10-9700E 4,529
+0%
1173 Phenom II X4 925 4,528
+0%
1174 Core i5-760 4,528
+0%
1175 Core i5-3360M 4,527
+0%
1176 Xeon E5430 4,527
1177 Core i3-4160T 4,527
+0%
1178 PRO A10-8770E 4,527
+0%
1179 Celeron J4105 4,526
+-0%
1180 Core i5-4200H 4,526
+-0%
1181 Phenom II X4 920 4,526
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon E5430 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,516 Rank: 1292
Rank Name Score Visual
1288 Pentium Silver J5040 4,517
+0%
1289 Core i7-2637M 4,516
+0%
1290 Athlon II X4 555 4,516
+0%
1291 Phenom II X4 955 4,516
+0%
1292 Xeon E5430 4,516
1293 Core M-5Y51 4,516
+0%
1294 A8-5500B 4,516
+0%
1295 Core i7-2677M 4,515
+-0%
1296 Pentium G3260 4,515
+-0%
1297 Pentium G3420 4,515
+-0%

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Xeon E5430 Details

Ranked #1462 of 2060 in overall performance with a Passmark Overall Score of 4356, the Intel Xeon E5430 stands as a relic from a bygone era of server and workstation computing. Released in 2008, this processor is now over 17 years old, making it one of the oldest CPUs still included in benchmark databases. Despite its age, the E5430 maintains a modest presence in the lower tiers of performance, offering insights into the evolution of multi-core processing and server-grade reliability. Built on Intel's 45 nm process, the Xeon E5430 is based on the Woodcrest microarchitecture, a foundational design in Intel's transition to quad-core computing. It features four cores and four threads, with a base clock of 2.66 GHz and a turbo frequency of 2.80 GHz, making it a capable processor for its time but now far outpaced by modern offerings.

The processor operates on the LGA771 socket and supports up to 32 GB of DDR3 memory across two channels, with a maximum memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. This configuration was standard for server platforms in the late 2000s, prioritizing reliability and ECC memory support—though ECC support is not available on this specific model. The Xeon E5430's 80 W TDP reflects its power efficiency for server workloads, especially when compared to today’s high-end processors that often exceed 250 W. Integrated graphics are provided by Intel HD Graphics 4000, capable of supporting up to three displays with a base frequency of 350 MHz and a burst frequency of 1150 MHz, though this GPU is more suited to basic desktop tasks than modern gaming or video editing.

In terms of features, the Xeon E5430 supports a wide range of Intel technologies, including SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AES-NI, and Hyper-Threading, which were cutting-edge at the time. It also includes VT-x, VT-d, and EPT for virtualization, making it suitable for virtualized server environments. However, the lack of modern features like PCIe 4.0 or 5.0, and the absence of support for DDR4 or DDR5 memory, highlight its technological obsolescence. Despite this, the processor remains relevant in legacy systems where stability and compatibility with older software are more critical than raw performance.

Performance benchmarks reveal that the Xeon E5430 scores 4337 in single-core and 4384 in multicore tasks, placing it in the lower half of the Passmark rankings. It is outperformed by modern budget processors like the Pentium Silver J5040 and the Core i5-760, while also lagging behind older but more powerful CPUs like the Xeon E5630. Its single-core performance is particularly weak compared to today’s standards, where even entry-level processors achieve scores well above 8,000. The multicore score, while slightly better, still places the E5430 among the lowest performers in the broader ecosystem.

As of March 2026, the Xeon E5430 is best suited for niche applications such as retro computing, educational labs, or legacy server environments where its longevity and compatibility are more valuable than performance. For modern workloads, it is obsolete, and even for basic desktop use, more recent Intel and AMD processors offer vastly superior efficiency, speed, and feature sets. While it represents an important milestone in Intel’s server processor history, its current role is largely historical rather than practical.
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Intel Xeon E5430

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon E5430
Model Number: E5430
Cores: 4
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2660 MHz
Socket: LGA771
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 80 W

Cache Specifications

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 25.6 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 1
PCIe Configuration: 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 4000
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1150 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 45 nm
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX2 AES x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory FMA
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