Xeon E5430 Benchmarks & Performance Report

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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	+-0%

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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	+0%
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	+0%
1103	Core i5-7267U	4,563	+0%
1104	Pentium G3470	4,563	+0%
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	+-0%

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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.