Pentium G2010 vs Xeon E5504
Pentium G2010
Xeon E5504
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 G2010 is positioned at rank 669 and the Xeon E5504 is on rank 911, so the Pentium G2010 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Pentium G2010
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5504
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G2010 | Xeon E5504 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Gainestown (2009−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G2010 | Xeon E5504 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Pentium G2010 and Xeon E5504
Pentium G2010
The Pentium G2010 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 3072 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,641 points. Launch price was $466.
Xeon E5504
The Xeon E5504 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 March 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Gainestown (2009−2010) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,652 points. Launch price was $60.
Processing Power
The Pentium G2010 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Xeon E5504 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon E5504 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Pentium G2010 versus 2 GHz on the Xeon E5504 — a 33.3% clock advantage for the Pentium G2010 (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Pentium G2010 uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon E5504 uses Gainestown (2009−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G2010 scores 1,641 against the Xeon E5504's 1,652 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon E5504. L3 cache: 3072 kB (total) on the Pentium G2010 vs 4 MB (total) on the Xeon E5504.
| Feature | Pentium G2010 | Xeon E5504 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz+40% | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz+40% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3072 kB (total) | 4 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm-51% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | Gainestown (2009−2010) |
| PassMark | 1,641 | 1,652 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G2010 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5504 uses LGA1366 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G2010 | Xeon E5504 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | LGA1366 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
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