Xeon E7320 vs Xeon X5272
Xeon E7320
Xeon X5272
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 E7320 is positioned at rank 934 and the Xeon X5272 is on rank 1029, so the Xeon E7320 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7320
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5272
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E7320 | Xeon X5272 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($76) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E7320 | Xeon X5272 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($76) |
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 E7320 and Xeon X5272
Xeon E7320
The Xeon E7320 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 2.13 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA604. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,469 points. Launch price was $800.
Xeon X5272
The Xeon X5272 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,451 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
In PassMark, the Xeon E7320 scores 1,469 against the Xeon X5272's 1,451 — a 1.2% lead for the Xeon E7320. L3 cache: 4 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon E7320 vs 6 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon X5272.
| Feature | Xeon E7320 | Xeon X5272 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 2.13 GHz | 3.4 GHz+60% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB L2 Cache | 6 MB L2 Cache+50% |
| Process | 65 nm | 45 nm-31% |
| PassMark | 1,469+1% | 1,451 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E7320 uses the PGA604 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon X5272 uses LGA771 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E7320 | Xeon X5272 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA604 | LGA771 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR2 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 4 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E7320) / true (Xeon X5272). Primary use case: Xeon X5272 targets Server.
| Feature | Xeon E7320 | Xeon X5272 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
| Target Use | — | Server |
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