Pentium G620 vs Xeon 5140
Pentium G620
Xeon 5140
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 G620 is positioned at rank 807 and the Xeon 5140 is on rank 961, so the Pentium G620 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G620
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 5140
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G620 | Xeon 5140 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($12) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Woodcrest (2006) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G620 | Xeon 5140 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($12) | ✅ 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 G620 and Xeon 5140
Pentium G620
The Pentium G620 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 22 May 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,238 points. Launch price was $60.
Xeon 5140
The Xeon 5140 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 2.33 GHz, with boost up to 2.33 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: 1,235 points. Launch price was $15.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium G620 and Xeon 5140 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Pentium G620 versus 2.33 GHz on the Xeon 5140 — a 11% clock advantage for the Pentium G620 (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.33 GHz). The Pentium G620 uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon 5140 uses Woodcrest (2006) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G620 scores 1,238 against the Xeon 5140's 1,235 — a 0.2% lead for the Pentium G620. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G620 vs 0 kB on the Xeon 5140.
| Feature | Pentium G620 | Xeon 5140 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz+12% | 2.33 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz+12% | 2.33 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 4 MB+1500% |
| Process | 32 nm-51% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Woodcrest (2006) |
| PassMark | 1,238 | 1,235 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G620 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon 5140 uses LGA771 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G620 | Xeon 5140 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | LGA771 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
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