Xeon E5-2430L vs i5-6200U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-6200U
2015
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
1.89
Xeon E5-2430L
2012
6 cores / 12 threads, 60 Watt
3.49
+84.7%

Xeon E5-2430L outperforms Core i5-6200U by an impressive 85% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-6200U and Xeon E5-2430L processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking19701531
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesIntel Core i5no data
Power efficiency11.925.50
Architecture codenameSkylake (2015−2016)Sandy Bridge-EN (2012)
Release date1 September 2015 (9 years ago)14 May 2012 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$281no data

Detailed specifications

Core i5-6200U and Xeon E5-2430L 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 cores2 (Dual-core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads412
Base clock speed2.3 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed2.8 GHz2.5 GHz
Bus typeOPIno data
Bus rate4 GT/s7.2 GT/s
Multiplier23no data
L1 cache128 KB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache512 KB256 KB (per core)
L3 cache3 MB15360 KB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm32 nm
Die size98.57 mm2294 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Number of transistors1750 Million1,270 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-6200U and Xeon E5-2430L 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)2
SocketFCBGA1356FCLGA1356
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt60 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-6200U and Xeon E5-2430L. 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++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+-
Smart Response+no data
Demand Based Switchingno data+

Security technologies

Core i5-6200U and Xeon E5-2430L technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-6200U and Xeon E5-2430L are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-6200U and Xeon E5-2430L. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB384 GB
Max memory channels23
Maximum memory bandwidth34.134 GB/s32 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 520no data
Max video memory32 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-6200U and Xeon E5-2430L integrated GPUs.

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

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-6200U and Xeon E5-2430L integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGAN/Ano data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-6200U and Xeon E5-2430L integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-6200U and Xeon E5-2430L.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes1224

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.

i5-6200U 1.89
Xeon E5-2430L 3.49
+84.7%

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.

i5-6200U 2995
Xeon E5-2430L 5539
+84.9%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.89 3.49
Recency 1 September 2015 14 May 2012
Physical cores 2 6
Threads 4 12
Chip lithography 14 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 60 Watt

i5-6200U has an age advantage of 3 years, a 128.6% more advanced lithography process, and 300% lower power consumption.

Xeon E5-2430L, on the other hand, has a 84.7% higher aggregate performance score, and 200% more physical cores and 200% more threads.

The Xeon E5-2430L is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-6200U in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i5-6200U is a notebook processor while Xeon E5-2430L is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-6200U and Xeon E5-2430L, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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