Xeon E3120 vs A10 Micro-6700T

Xeon E3120

65 WW2008

A10 Micro-6700T

4 Cores4 Thrd5 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E3120

1,408

0.0%

Celeron B820

Pentium Dual-Core E2180

1,426

+1.3%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 E3120 is positioned at rank 948 and the A10 Micro-6700T is on rank 724, so the A10 Micro-6700T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3120

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

29520%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

5574%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

4952%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

3826%

#528

Xeon E5-2687W v3

MSRP: $2141|Avg: $749

96%

#529

Xeon Max 9480

MSRP: $12980|Avg: $12980

91%

#530

Xeon E5-2689 v4

MSRP: $2723|Avg: $100

89%

#531

EPYC 7543

MSRP: $10257|Avg: $468

87%

#948

Xeon E3120

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#949

Xeon E5-2630 v2

MSRP: $1069|Avg: $1224

100%

#953

Xeon E5-1620

MSRP: $885|Avg: $70

94%

#955

Xeon E5462

MSRP: $342|Avg: $45

92%

#958

Xeon E5-4650 v2

MSRP: $1723|Avg: $48

90%

#959

Xeon E5-1620 v4

MSRP: $1166|Avg: $160

89%

#963

Xeon E5-2660

MSRP: $1329|Avg: $65

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A10 Micro-6700T

#712

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1029%

#713

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1014%

#714

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

931%

#715

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

926%

#716

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

918%

#718

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

886%

#719

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

850%

#720

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

849%

#721

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

826%

#724

A10 Micro-6700T

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The A10 Micro-6700T (2014) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR3-1333, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E3120	A10 Micro-6700T
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Mullins (2014) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E3120 (2008) relies on 45 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E3120	A10 Micro-6700T
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Xeon E3120 Benchmark Check

A10 Micro-6700T Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E3120 and A10 Micro-6700T

Xeon E3120

The Xeon E3120 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 3.16 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,408 points. Launch price was $800.

A10 Micro-6700T

The A10 Micro-6700T is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 April 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Mullins (2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 1,426 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The A10 Micro-6700T is built on the Mullins (2014) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E3120 scores 1,408 against the A10 Micro-6700T's 1,426 — a 1.3% lead for the A10 Micro-6700T.

Feature	Xeon E3120	A10 Micro-6700T
Cores / Threads	—	4 / 4
Boost Clock	—	2.2 GHz
Base Clock	3.16 GHz+163%	1.2 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB L2 Cache	—
L2 Cache	—	2048 kB
Process	45 nm	28 nm-38%
Architecture	—	Mullins (2014)
PassMark	1,408	1,426+1%
Geekbench 6 Single	—	250

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E3120 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A10 Micro-6700T uses FT3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E3120	A10 Micro-6700T
Socket	LGA775	FT3
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	—	8 GB
RAM Channels	—	1
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	4

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E3120) / AMD-V (A10 Micro-6700T). The A10 Micro-6700T includes integrated graphics (Radeon R6), while the Xeon E3120 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10 Micro-6700T targets Tablet. Direct competitor: A10 Micro-6700T rivals Atom Z3770.