Xeon E5507 vs Pentium G2130
Xeon E5507
Pentium G2130
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 E5507 is positioned at rank 883 and the Pentium G2130 is on rank 675, so the Pentium G2130 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5507
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G2130
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5507 | Pentium G2130 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($8) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Gainestown (2009−2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5507 | Pentium G2130 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($8) |
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 E5507 and Pentium G2130
Xeon E5507
The Xeon E5507 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Gainestown (2009−2010) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.26 GHz, with boost up to 0.27 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,905 points. Launch price was $457.
Pentium G2130
The Pentium G2130 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 3072 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,915 points. Launch price was $90.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5507 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium G2130 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Xeon E5507 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 0.27 GHz on the Xeon E5507 versus 3.2 GHz on the Pentium G2130 — a 168.9% clock advantage for the Pentium G2130 (base: 2.26 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Xeon E5507 uses the Gainestown (2009−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium G2130 uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5507 scores 1,905 against the Pentium G2130's 1,915 — a 0.5% lead for the Pentium G2130. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Xeon E5507 vs 3072 kB (total) on the Pentium G2130.
| Feature | Xeon E5507 | Pentium G2130 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 0.27 GHz | 3.2 GHz+1085% |
| Base Clock | 2.26 GHz | 3.2 GHz+42% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total)+33% | 3072 kB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 22 nm-51% |
| Architecture | Gainestown (2009−2010) | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,905 | 1,915 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5507 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium G2130 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5507 | Pentium G2130 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
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