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Xeon E5-2420
Xeon X5672
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 Xeon X5672 is on rank 670, so the Xeon E5-2420 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 Xeon X5672
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2420 | Xeon X5672 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($44) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EP (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2420 | Xeon X5672 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($44) |
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 Xeon X5672
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.
Xeon X5672
The Xeon X5672 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 February 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,036 points. Launch price was $115.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2420 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon X5672 offers 4 cores / 8 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 Xeon X5672 — a 40% clock advantage for the Xeon X5672 (base: 1.9 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Xeon E5-2420 uses the Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon X5672 uses Westmere-EP (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2420 scores 5,012 against the Xeon X5672's 5,036 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon X5672. L3 cache: 15360 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2420 vs 12 MB (total) on the Xeon X5672.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2420 | Xeon X5672 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12+50% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz | 3.6 GHz+50% |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz | 3.2 GHz+68% |
| L3 Cache | 15360 kB (total)+25% | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) | Westmere-EP (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 5,012 | 5,036 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2420 uses the LGA1356 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon X5672 uses LGA1366 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2420 | Xeon X5672 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1356 | LGA1366 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1333 |
| RAM Channels | — | 3 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-2420) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X5672). Primary use case: Xeon X5672 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon X5672 rivals Core i7-980X.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2420 | Xeon X5672 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Workstation |
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