Ultra 5 245K vs Xeon E5530

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E5530
2009
4 cores / 8 threads, 80 Watt
1.71
Core Ultra 5 245K
2024
14 cores / 14 threads, 125 Watt
27.65
+1517%

Core Ultra 5 245K outperforms Xeon E5530 by a whopping 1517% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E5530 and Core Ultra 5 245K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2048175
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.3378.40
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency2.0120.82
Architecture codenameGainestown (2009−2010)Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
Release date30 March 2009 (15 years ago)24 October 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$340$309

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ultra 5 245K has 23658% better value for money than Xeon E5530.

Detailed specifications

Xeon E5530 and Core Ultra 5 245K 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)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads814
Base clock speed2.4 GHz4.2 GHz
Boost clock speed2.66 GHz5.2 GHz
Bus rateno data159 MHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)112 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)3 MB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nm3 nm
Die size263 mm2243 mm2
Maximum core temperature76 °Cno data
Number of transistors731 million17,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E5530 and Core Ultra 5 245K 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
SocketFCLGA1366,PLGA13661851
Power consumption (TDP)80 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E5530 and Core Ultra 5 245K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
AVX-+
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology1.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
SIPP-+
Demand Based Switching+no data
PAE40 Bitno data

Security technologies

Xeon E5530 and Core Ultra 5 245K 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 E5530 and Core Ultra 5 245K are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E5530 and Core Ultra 5 245K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5
Maximum memory size144 GBno data
Max memory channels3no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AArc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E5530 and Core Ultra 5 245K.

PCIe version2.05.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

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 E5530 1.71
Ultra 5 245K 27.65
+1517%

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 E5530 2723
Ultra 5 245K 43918
+1513%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.71 27.65
Recency 30 March 2009 24 October 2024
Physical cores 4 14
Threads 8 14
Chip lithography 45 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 80 Watt 125 Watt

Xeon E5530 has 56.3% lower power consumption.

Ultra 5 245K, on the other hand, has a 1517% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 15 years, 250% more physical cores and 75% more threads, and a 1400% more advanced lithography process.

The Core Ultra 5 245K is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E5530 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E5530 is a server/workstation processor while Core Ultra 5 245K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E5530 and Core Ultra 5 245K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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