CPU
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Xeon X3320
Pentium G2140
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 X3320 is positioned at rank 858 and the Pentium G2140 is on rank 775, so the Pentium G2140 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X3320
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G2140
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X3320 | Pentium G2140 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($95) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X3320 | Pentium G2140 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($95) |
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 X3320 and Pentium G2140
Xeon X3320
The Xeon X3320 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,082 points. Launch price was $800.
Pentium G2140
The Pentium G2140 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,092 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
In PassMark, the Xeon X3320 scores 2,082 against the Pentium G2140's 2,092 — a 0.5% lead for the Pentium G2140. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon X3320 vs 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Pentium G2140.
| Feature | Xeon X3320 | Pentium G2140 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | — | 2 / 2 |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.3 GHz+32% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB L2 Cache+100% | 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache |
| Process | 45 nm | 22 nm-51% |
| PassMark | 2,082 | 2,092 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 550 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 920 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X3320 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium G2140 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon X3320 | Pentium G2140 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon X3320) / VT-x (Pentium G2140). The Pentium G2140 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics), while the Xeon X3320 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium G2140 targets Legacy Desktop.
| Feature | Xeon X3320 | Pentium G2140 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Legacy Desktop |
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