Pentium A1020 vs Xeon 5130

Pentium A1020

4 Cores4 Thrd10 WWMax: 2.7 GHz2016

Xeon 5130

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 2 GHz2006

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium A1020

4 / 4

1,167

0.0%

1,175

+0.7%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Pentium A1020 is positioned at rank 1009 and the Xeon 5130 is on rank 1005, so the Xeon 5130 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium A1020

#997

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2162%

#998

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2130%

#999

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1956%

#1000

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1947%

#1001

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1929%

#1003

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1863%

#1004

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1786%

#1005

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1783%

#1006

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1735%

#1009

Pentium A1020

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

100%

#1010

Core i3-1115GRE

MSRP: $338|Avg: $480

100%

#1011

Core i7-4702MQ

MSRP: $383|Avg: $50

100%

#1012

Pentium N4200

MSRP: $161|Avg: $30.89

99%

#1013

Pentium J2900

MSRP: $94|Avg: $20

98%

#1014

Celeron T1700

MSRP: $80|Avg: $5

97%

#1015

Celeron T3500

MSRP: $80|Avg: $10

97%

#1016

A12-9720P

MSRP: $200|Avg: $25

97%

#1017

Core i5-4300M

MSRP: $227|Avg: N/A

96%

#1018

Celeron 1005M

MSRP: $86|Avg: N/A

96%

#1019

Athlon 64 X2 TK-42

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

95%

#1020

Athlon Neo MV-40

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

94%

#1021

Core i7-4860EQ

MSRP: $434|Avg: $80

94%

#1022

Pentium SU2700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

93%

#1023

A4-1250

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon 5130

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

55866%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

10548%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

9372%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

7240%

#539

Xeon Platinum 8280

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $2940

99%

#540

Xeon E7-8891 v3

MSRP: $6841|Avg: $418

85%

#541

Xeon E5-4669 v4

MSRP: $7007|Avg: $300

67%

#1005

Xeon 5130

MSRP: $316|Avg: $10

100%

#1007

Xeon E5-4640 v3

MSRP: $2859|Avg: $300

98%

#1008

Xeon E5440

MSRP: $690|Avg: $37

92%

#1009

Xeon E5-2643

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $50

91%

#1010

Xeon E5-2637

MSRP: $885|Avg: $40

90%

#1011

Xeon W3570

MSRP: $999|Avg: $15

88%

#1013

Xeon E5-4620

MSRP: $2141|Avg: $400

83%

#1014

Xeon E5-2680

MSRP: $3226|Avg: $40

77%

#1016

Xeon E5-4640

MSRP: $2725|Avg: N/A

69%

#1018

Xeon E5-4650

MSRP: $3616|Avg: $71

64%

#1019

Xeon E5-4655 v4

MSRP: $4616|Avg: N/A

63%

#1020

Xeon E5-4650L

MSRP: $3616|Avg: N/A

63%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Pentium A1020 (2016) utilizes 22 nm technology and DDR3L-1333, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium A1020	Xeon 5130
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($86)	✅ More affordable ($10)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Woodcrest (2006) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon 5130 (2006) relies on 65 nm technology and DDR2, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium A1020	Xeon 5130
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+766%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($86)	✅ More affordable ($10)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Pentium A1020 Benchmark Check

Xeon 5130 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium A1020 and Xeon 5130

Pentium A1020

The Pentium A1020 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.41 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 1,167 points. Launch price was $69.

Xeon 5130

The Xeon 5130 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Junho 2006 (19 years ago). It is based on the Woodcrest (2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 1,175 points. Launch price was $16.

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Processing Power

The Pentium A1020 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Xeon 5130 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Pentium A1020 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the Pentium A1020 versus 2 GHz on the Xeon 5130 — a 29.8% clock advantage for the Pentium A1020 (base: 2.41 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon 5130 is built on the Woodcrest (2006) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium A1020 scores 1,167 against the Xeon 5130's 1,175 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon 5130. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache on the Pentium A1020 vs 0 kB on the Xeon 5130.

Feature	Pentium A1020	Xeon 5130
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.7 GHz+35%	2 GHz
Base Clock	2.41 GHz+21%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	2 MB L2 Cache	0 kB
L2 Cache	—	4 MB
Process	22 nm-66%	65 nm
Architecture	—	Woodcrest (2006)
PassMark	1,167	1,175

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium A1020 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon 5130 uses LGA771 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium A1020	Xeon 5130
Socket	FCBGA1170	LGA771
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0

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Value Analysis

The Pentium A1020 launched at $86 MSRP, while the Xeon 5130 debuted at $316. At current prices ($86 vs $10), the Xeon 5130 is $76 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium A1020 delivers 13.6 pts/$ vs 117.5 pts/$ for the Xeon 5130 — making the Xeon 5130 the 158.6% better value option.