Xeon E3120 vs Pentium 3825U
Xeon E3120
Pentium 3825U
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 Pentium 3825U is on rank 886, so the Pentium 3825U 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 Pentium 3825U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E3120 | Pentium 3825U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-U (2015) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E3120 | Pentium 3825U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pentium 3825U
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.
Pentium 3825U
The Pentium 3825U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,396 points. Launch price was $161.
Processing Power
The Pentium 3825U is built on the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E3120 scores 1,408 against the Pentium 3825U's 1,396 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon E3120. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon E3120 vs 2 MB (total) on the Pentium 3825U.
| Feature | Xeon E3120 | Pentium 3825U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | — | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | — | 1.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.16 GHz+66% | 1.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB L2 Cache+200% | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 14 nm-69% |
| Architecture | — | Broadwell-U (2015) |
| PassMark | 1,408 | 1,396 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E3120 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium 3825U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E3120 | Pentium 3825U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | FCBGA1168 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
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