i5-2515E vs Xeon E5530

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E5530
2009
4 cores / 8 threads, 80 Watt
1.71
+44.9%
Core i5-2515E
2011
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
1.18

Xeon E5530 outperforms Core i5-2515E by a considerable 45% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E5530 and Core i5-2515E processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking20382348
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.26no data
Market segmentServerLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Core i5
Power efficiency2.023.19
Architecture codenameGainestown (2009−2010)Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
Release date30 March 2009 (15 years ago)1 February 2011 (13 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$340$266

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon E5530 and Core i5-2515E 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads84
Base clock speed2.4 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed2.66 GHz2.5 GHz
Bus typeno dataDMI 2.0
Bus rateno data4 × 5 GT/s
Multiplierno data25
L1 cache64 KB (per core)128 KB
L2 cache256 KB (per core)512 KB
L3 cache8 MB (shared)3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nm32 nm
Die size263 mm2149 mm2
Maximum core temperature76 °Cno data
Number of transistors731 million624 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E5530 and Core i5-2515E 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 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCLGA1366,PLGA1366Intel BGA1023
Power consumption (TDP)80 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E5530 and Core i5-2515E. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Xeon E5530 and Core i5-2515E 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 i5-2515E 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 i5-2515E. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size144 GB16 GB
Max memory channels32
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s21.335 GB/s
ECC memory support++

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AIntel HD Graphics 3000

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E5530 and Core i5-2515E.

PCIe version2.0no data

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
+44.9%
i5-2515E 1.18

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 2715
+44.3%
i5-2515E 1882

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.71 1.18
Recency 30 March 2009 1 February 2011
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 8 4
Chip lithography 45 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 80 Watt 35 Watt

Xeon E5530 has a 44.9% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

i5-2515E, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, a 40.6% more advanced lithography process, and 128.6% lower power consumption.

The Xeon E5530 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-2515E in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E5530 is a server/workstation processor while Core i5-2515E is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E5530 and Core i5-2515E, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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