Xeon 5150 vs Pentium G870
Xeon 5150
Pentium G870
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 5150 is positioned at rank 921 and the Pentium G870 is on rank 836, so the Pentium G870 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 5150
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G870
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon 5150 | Pentium G870 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Woodcrest (2006) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon 5150 | Pentium G870 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
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 5150 and Pentium G870
Xeon 5150
The Xeon 5150 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 2.66 GHz, with boost up to 2.67 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: 1,555 points. Launch price was $16.
Pentium G870
The Pentium G870 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 June 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 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: 1,562 points. Launch price was $97.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon 5150 and Pentium G870 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.67 GHz on the Xeon 5150 versus 3.1 GHz on the Pentium G870 — a 14.9% clock advantage for the Pentium G870 (base: 2.66 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Xeon 5150 uses the Woodcrest (2006) architecture (65 nm), while the Pentium G870 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 5150 scores 1,555 against the Pentium G870's 1,562 — a 0.4% lead for the Pentium G870. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Xeon 5150 vs 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G870.
| Feature | Xeon 5150 | Pentium G870 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.67 GHz | 3.1 GHz+16% |
| Base Clock | 2.66 GHz | 3.1 GHz+17% |
| 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 | 1,555 | 1,562 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon 5150 uses the LGA771 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium G870 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon 5150 | Pentium G870 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA771 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
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