Valorant
1440p@240Hz·17:48 played
PD·12h ago
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32 GB
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Core i5-430M vs Xeon Platinum 8481C
The Core i5-430M is much slower than the Xeon Platinum 8481C on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
Base Frequencyhelp
Core i5-430M has a 13% higher base clock.
Turbo Frequencyhelp
Xeon Platinum 8481C boosts 50% higher.
LGAG1
Sockethelp
LGA4677Arrandale
Codenamehelp
Sapphire RapidsMobile
Segmenthelp
Server/WorkstationOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated GraphicsDDR3
RAMhelp
4800 MHz (DDR5)Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-430M or Xeon Platinum 8481C?expand_more
The Xeon Platinum 8481C. It's 1275% faster than the Core i5-430M on average across 100+ games, scoring 55/100 vs 4/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Xeon Platinum 8481C than Core i5-430M?expand_more
1275% 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 i5-430M or Xeon Platinum 8481C?expand_more
The Xeon Platinum 8481C is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Xeon Platinum 8481C worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 55/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-430M and Xeon Platinum 8481C?expand_more
Performance: Core i5-430M scores 4/100, Xeon Platinum 8481C scores 55/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core i5-430M or Xeon Platinum 8481C 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 i5-430M or Xeon Platinum 8481C?expand_more
The Xeon Platinum 8481C is the stronger pick at 55/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
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