CPU
GPU
Pentium G4520
Xeon E5-2407
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 G4520 is positioned at rank 584 and the Xeon E5-2407 is on rank 852, so the Pentium G4520 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G4520
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2407
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G4520 | Xeon E5-2407 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($45) | ✅ More affordable ($25) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G4520 | Xeon E5-2407 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+79%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($45) | ✅ More affordable ($25) |
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 G4520 and Xeon E5-2407
Pentium G4520
The Pentium G4520 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 51 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,670 points. Launch price was $93.
Xeon E5-2407
The Xeon E5-2407 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 May 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 10240 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,659 points. Launch price was $335.
Processing Power
The Pentium G4520 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Xeon E5-2407 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon E5-2407 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Pentium G4520 versus 2.2 GHz on the Xeon E5-2407 — a 48.3% clock advantage for the Pentium G4520 (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Pentium G4520 uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5-2407 uses Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G4520 scores 2,670 against the Xeon E5-2407's 2,659 — a 0.4% lead for the Pentium G4520. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Pentium G4520 vs 10240 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2407.
| Feature | Pentium G4520 | Xeon E5-2407 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz+64% | 2.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+64% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 10240 kB (total)+150% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (2015−2016) | Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) |
| PassMark | 2,670 | 2,659 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G4520 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2407 uses LGA1356 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G4520 | Xeon E5-2407 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1356 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
Value Analysis
The Pentium G4520 launched at $86 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-2407 debuted at $250. At current prices ($45 vs $25), the Xeon E5-2407 is $20 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G4520 delivers 59.3 pts/$ vs 106.4 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-2407 — making the Xeon E5-2407 the 56.8% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium G4520 | Xeon E5-2407 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $86-66% | $250 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $45 | $25-44% |
| Performance per Dollar | 59.3 | 106.4+79% |
| Release Date | 2015 | 2012 |
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