Pentium G2120 vs Xeon L5410
Aggregate performance score
Xeon L5410 outperforms Pentium G2120 by a minimal 2% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Xeon L5410 and Pentium G2120 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in performance ranking | 2263 | 2286 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | no data | 0.07 |
| Market segment | Server | Desktop processor |
| Architecture codename | no data | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| Release date | 1 January 2008 (16 years ago) | 3 September 2012 (11 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | no data | $88 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Detailed specifications
Xeon L5410 and Pentium G2120 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 cores | no data | 2 (Dual-core) |
| Threads | no data | 2 |
| Base clock speed | no data | 3.1 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | no data | 3.1 GHz |
| L1 cache | no data | 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | no data | 256 KB (per core) |
| L3 cache | no data | 3 MB (shared) |
| Chip lithography | no data | 22 nm |
| Die size | no data | 94 mm2 |
| Maximum core temperature | 57 °C | no data |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | no data | 65 °C |
| 64 bit support | - | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | - |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
Compatibility
Information on Xeon L5410 and Pentium G2120 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 configuration | no data | 1 |
| Socket | no data | 1155 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 50 Watt | 55 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon L5410 and Pentium G2120. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | no data | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon L5410 and Pentium G2120. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | no data | DDR3 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | no data | 25.6 GB/s |
| ECC memory support | no data | + |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | no data | Intel HD |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon L5410 and Pentium G2120.
| PCIe version | no data | 3.0 |
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.
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.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 1.25 | 1.22 |
| Recency | 1 January 2008 | 3 September 2012 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 50 Watt | 55 Watt |
Xeon L5410 has a 2.5% higher aggregate performance score, and 10% lower power consumption.
Pentium G2120, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 4 years.
Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Xeon L5410 and Pentium G2120.
Be aware that Xeon L5410 is a server/workstation processor while Pentium G2120 is a desktop one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon L5410 and Pentium G2120, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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