CPU
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Xeon E3120
Core 2 Duo T5270
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 E3120 is positioned at rank 948 and the Core 2 Duo T5270 is on rank 47, so the Core 2 Duo T5270 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3120
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo T5270
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E3120 | Core 2 Duo T5270 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Merom-2048 (2006−2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E3120 | Core 2 Duo T5270 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 E3120 and Core 2 Duo T5270
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.
Core 2 Duo T5270
The Core 2 Duo T5270 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Merom-2048 (2006−2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.4 GHz, with boost up to 1.4 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,427 points. Launch price was $249.
Processing Power
The Core 2 Duo T5270 is built on the Merom-2048 (2006−2008) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E3120 scores 1,408 against the Core 2 Duo T5270's 1,427 — a 1.3% lead for the Core 2 Duo T5270. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon E3120 vs 2 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo T5270.
| Feature | Xeon E3120 | Core 2 Duo T5270 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | — | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | — | 1.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.16 GHz+126% | 1.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB L2 Cache+200% | 2 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | — | 2 MB |
| Process | 45 nm-31% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | — | Merom-2048 (2006−2008) |
| PassMark | 1,408 | 1,427+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E3120 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core 2 Duo T5270 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E3120 | Core 2 Duo T5270 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
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