Xeon E5-2430 vs i5-4690

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-4690
2014
4 cores / 4 threads, 84 Watt
3.51
Xeon E5-2430
2012
6 cores / 12 threads, 95 Watt
3.60
+2.6%

Xeon E5-2430 outperforms Core i5-4690 by a minimal 3% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-4690 and Xeon E5-2430 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking15401512
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.454.41
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency3.953.59
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Sandy Bridge-EN (2012)
Release date1 May 2014 (10 years ago)14 May 2012 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$346$119

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Xeon E5-2430 has 880% better value for money than i5-4690.

Detailed specifications

Core i5-4690 and Xeon E5-2430 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads412
Base clock speed3.5 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz2.7 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s7.2 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)15360 KB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm32 nm
Die size177 mm2294 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,400 million1,270 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-4690 and Xeon E5-2430 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration12
SocketFCLGA1150FCLGA1356
Power consumption (TDP)84 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-4690 and Xeon E5-2430. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® AVX
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.01.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data-
SIPP+-
Demand Based Switchingno data+
FDI+no data

Security technologies

Core i5-4690 and Xeon E5-2430 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
OS Guard+no data
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-4690 and Xeon E5-2430 are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-4690 and Xeon E5-2430. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB384 GB
Max memory channels23
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s32 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4600no data
Max video memory2 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-4690 and Xeon E5-2430 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
VGA+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-4690 and Xeon E5-2430 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGA1920x1200@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-4690 and Xeon E5-2430 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/12no data
OpenGL4.3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-4690 and Xeon E5-2430.

PCIe versionUp to 3.03.0
PCI Express lanes1624

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-4690 3.51
Xeon E5-2430 3.60
+2.6%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-4690 5570
Xeon E5-2430 5719
+2.7%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i5-4690 1210
+210%
Xeon E5-2430 390

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i5-4690 3331
+88.6%
Xeon E5-2430 1766

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.51 3.60
Recency 1 May 2014 14 May 2012
Physical cores 4 6
Threads 4 12
Chip lithography 22 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 84 Watt 95 Watt

i5-4690 has an age advantage of 1 year, a 45.5% more advanced lithography process, and 13.1% lower power consumption.

Xeon E5-2430, on the other hand, has a 2.6% higher aggregate performance score, and 50% more physical cores and 200% more threads.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i5-4690 and Xeon E5-2430.

Note that Core i5-4690 is a desktop processor while Xeon E5-2430 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-4690 and Xeon E5-2430, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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