CPU
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Xeon 5140
Pentium G620
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 Xeon 5140 is positioned at rank 961 and the Pentium G620 is on rank 807, 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 Xeon 5140
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G620
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon 5140 | Pentium G620 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($12) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Woodcrest (2006) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon 5140 | Pentium G620 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($12) |
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 Xeon 5140 and Pentium G620
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.
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.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon 5140 and Pentium G620 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.33 GHz on the Xeon 5140 versus 2.6 GHz on the Pentium G620 — a 11% clock advantage for the Pentium G620 (base: 2.33 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Xeon 5140 uses the Woodcrest (2006) architecture (65 nm), while the Pentium G620 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 5140 scores 1,235 against the Pentium G620's 1,238 — a 0.2% lead for the Pentium G620. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Xeon 5140 vs 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G620.
| Feature | Xeon 5140 | Pentium G620 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.33 GHz | 2.6 GHz+12% |
| Base Clock | 2.33 GHz | 2.6 GHz+12% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+1500% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 65 nm | 32 nm-51% |
| Architecture | Woodcrest (2006) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,235 | 1,238 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon 5140 uses the LGA771 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium G620 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon 5140 | Pentium G620 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA771 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
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