Ultra 9 285K vs Xeon E5-2430

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E5-2430
2012
6 cores / 12 threads, 95 Watt
3.54
Core Ultra 9 285K
2024
24 cores / 24 threads, 125 Watt
43.06
+1116%

Core Ultra 9 285K outperforms Xeon E5-2430 by a whopping 1116% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E5-2430 and Core Ultra 9 285K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking152753
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation4.2674.28
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency3.5132.43
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge-EN (2012)Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
Release date14 May 2012 (12 years ago)24 October 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$119$589

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ultra 9 285K has 1644% better value for money than Xeon E5-2430.

Detailed specifications

Xeon E5-2430 and Core Ultra 9 285K 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads1224
Base clock speed2.2 GHz3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed2.7 GHz5.7 GHz
Bus rate7.2 GT/s250 MHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)112 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)3 MB (per core)
L3 cache15360 KB (shared)36 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm3 nm
Die size294 mm2243 mm2
Number of transistors1,270 million17,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E5-2430 and Core Ultra 9 285K 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 configuration21
SocketFCLGA13561851
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E5-2430 and Core Ultra 9 285K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVXno data
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology1.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access-no data
Demand Based Switching+no data

Security technologies

Xeon E5-2430 and Core Ultra 9 285K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E5-2430 and Core Ultra 9 285K are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E5-2430 and Core Ultra 9 285K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5 Depends on motherboard
Maximum memory size384 GBno data
Max memory channels3no data
Maximum memory bandwidth32 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataArc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E5-2430 and Core Ultra 9 285K.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes2420

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.

Xeon E5-2430 3.54
Ultra 9 285K 43.06
+1116%

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.

Xeon E5-2430 5624
Ultra 9 285K 68403
+1116%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.54 43.06
Recency 14 May 2012 24 October 2024
Physical cores 6 24
Threads 12 24
Chip lithography 32 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 125 Watt

Xeon E5-2430 has 31.6% lower power consumption.

Ultra 9 285K, on the other hand, has a 1116.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 12 years, 300% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 966.7% more advanced lithography process.

The Core Ultra 9 285K is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E5-2430 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E5-2430 is a server/workstation processor while Core Ultra 9 285K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E5-2430 and Core Ultra 9 285K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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