CPU
GPU
Xeon E5-2420
Processor N150
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 E5-2420 is positioned at rank 556 and the Processor N150 is on rank 118, so the Processor N150 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2420
Performance Per Dollar Processor N150
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2420 | Processor N150 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Twin Lake (2024−2025) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2420 | Processor N150 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 E5-2420 and Processor N150
Xeon E5-2420
The Xeon E5-2420 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 May 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 15360 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,012 points. Launch price was $390.
Processor N150
The Processor N150 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 November 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Twin Lake (2024−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 0.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1264. Thermal design power (TDP): + 6 MB. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 5,016 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2420 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Processor N150 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon E5-2420 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Xeon E5-2420 versus 3.6 GHz on the Processor N150 — a 40% clock advantage for the Processor N150 (base: 1.9 GHz vs 0.1 GHz). The Xeon E5-2420 uses the Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Processor N150 uses Twin Lake (2024−2025) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2420 scores 5,012 against the Processor N150's 5,016 — a 0.1% lead for the Processor N150. L3 cache: 15360 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2420 vs 6 MB (total) on the Processor N150.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2420 | Processor N150 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12+50% | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz | 3.6 GHz+50% |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz+1800% | 0.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 15360 kB (total)+150% | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 2 MB (total)+700% |
| Process | 32 nm | 10 nm-69% |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) | Twin Lake (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 5,012 | 5,016 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2420 uses the LGA1356 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Processor N150 uses FCBGA1264 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2420 | Processor N150 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1356 | FCBGA1264 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 4.0+100% |
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