Xeon E3-1220L v2 vs Pentium G4500T
Xeon E3-1220L v2
Pentium G4500T
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 Xeon E3-1220L v2 is positioned at rank 810 and the Pentium G4500T is on rank 572, so the Pentium G4500T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1220L v2
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G4500T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E3-1220L v2 | Pentium G4500T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E3-1220L v2 | Pentium G4500T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
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 E3-1220L v2 and Pentium G4500T
Xeon E3-1220L v2
The Xeon E3-1220L v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,397 points. Launch price was $800.
Pentium G4500T
The Pentium G4500T 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 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,399 points. Launch price was $75.
Processing Power
The Xeon E3-1220L v2 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Pentium G4500T's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Xeon E3-1220L v2 versus 3 GHz on the Pentium G4500T — a 15.4% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1220L v2 (base: 2.3 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Xeon E3-1220L v2 uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Pentium G4500T uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1220L v2 scores 2,397 against the Pentium G4500T's 2,399 — a 0.1% lead for the Pentium G4500T. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1220L v2 vs 3 MB on the Pentium G4500T.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1220L v2 | Pentium G4500T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz+17% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | 3 GHz+30% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+167% | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512 kB+100% |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm-36% |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | Skylake (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 2,397 | 2,399 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 701 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,260 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E3-1220L v2 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium G4500T uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1220L v2 | Pentium G4500T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E3-1220L v2) / VT-x, VT-d (Pentium G4500T). The Pentium G4500T includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 530), while the Xeon E3-1220L v2 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium G4500T targets Low Power Desktop.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1220L v2 | Pentium G4500T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Low Power Desktop |
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