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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-N305 vs Xeon Gold 6430

The Core i3-N305 is slower than the Xeon Gold 6430 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 592% cheaper – $309 vs $2138
Up to 470% better value for money

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Up to 21% faster on average across 100+ games
Up to 592% more expensive – $2138 vs $309

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Quality

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Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i3-N305

202FPS

Xeon Gold 6430

208FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i3-N305

518FPS

Xeon Gold 6430

525FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i3-N305

202FPS

Xeon Gold 6430

241FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i3-N305

325FPS

Xeon Gold 6430

329FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i3-N305

607FPS

Xeon Gold 6430

641FPS

Valorant2020

579FPS

612FPS

511FPS

566FPS

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.02020

Core i3-N305

233FPS

Xeon Gold 6430

233FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core i3-N305

29%

Xeon Gold 6430

49%

Xeon Gold 6430 ranks 20 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i3-N305

Xeon Gold 6430

Xeon Gold 6430 has 24 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i3-N305

Xeon Gold 6430

Xeon Gold 6430 has 56 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i3-N305

6 MB

Xeon Gold 6430

60 MB

Xeon Gold 6430 has 54 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i3-N305

0.1 GHz

Xeon Gold 6430

2.1 GHz

Xeon Gold 6430 has a 2000% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i3-N305

3.8 GHz

Xeon Gold 6430

3.4 GHz

Core i3-N305 boosts 12% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i3-N305

15W

Xeon Gold 6430

270W

Core i3-N305 draws 255W less power.

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Core i3-N305

Xeon Gold 6430

Core i3-N305Xeon Gold 6430

Intel BGA 1264

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LGA4677

Gracemont

Codenamehelp

Sapphire Rapids

Mobile

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Server/Workstation

UHD Graphics 770

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No Integrated Graphics

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

RAMhelp

4400 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-N305 or Xeon Gold 6430?expand_more

The Xeon Gold 6430. It's 69% faster than the Core i3-N305 on average across 100+ games, scoring 49/100 vs 29/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Xeon Gold 6430 than Core i3-N305?expand_more

69% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i3-N305 or Xeon Gold 6430?expand_more

The Xeon Gold 6430 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Xeon Gold 6430 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 49/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i3-N305 and Xeon Gold 6430?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-N305 scores 29/100, Xeon Gold 6430 scores 49/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i3-N305 or Xeon Gold 6430 bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i3-N305 or Xeon Gold 6430?expand_more

The Xeon Gold 6430 is the stronger pick at 49/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.