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Overview

The Xeon E3120 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 3.16 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,408 points. Launch price was $800.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Xeon E3120 is positioned at rank #948 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3120

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

29520%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

5574%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

4952%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

3826%

#528

Xeon E5-2687W v3

MSRP: $2141|Avg: $749

96%

#529

Xeon Max 9480

MSRP: $12980|Avg: $12980

91%

#530

Xeon E5-2689 v4

MSRP: $2723|Avg: $100

89%

#531

EPYC 7543

MSRP: $10257|Avg: $468

87%

#948

Xeon E3120

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#949

Xeon E5-2630 v2

MSRP: $1069|Avg: $1224

100%

#953

Xeon E5-1620

MSRP: $885|Avg: $70

94%

#955

Xeon E5462

MSRP: $342|Avg: $45

92%

#958

Xeon E5-4650 v2

MSRP: $1723|Avg: $48

90%

#959

Xeon E5-1620 v4

MSRP: $1166|Avg: $160

89%

#963

Xeon E5-2660

MSRP: $1329|Avg: $65

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Xeon E3120 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Xeon E3120 specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E3120 is a multi-core processor, manufactured on a 45 nm process node. It carries 6 MB L2 Cache of L3 cache. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 1,408, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Legacy generation product.

Specification	Xeon E3120
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency	3.16 GHz
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient	45 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores	6 MB L2 Cache
Max TemperatureMaximum safe operating temperature (Tjmax)	72 °C
64-bit Support	Yes
Windows 11 Compatible	No
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score	1,408

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E3120 fits into the LGA775 socket and supports PCIe 2.0.

Specification	Xeon E3120
TypeDesktop or Laptop processor	server
SocketMotherboard socket required	LGA775
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth	PCIe 2.0

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Power & Cooling

The Xeon E3120 has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 65 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

Specification	Xeon E3120
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload	65 Watt
Max TemperatureMaximum safe junction temperature (Tjmax)	72 °C

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Value Analysis

It currently holds Rank #948 in the overall cost-benefit ranking — this ranking factors in performance-per-dollar relative to all available processors. Performance ranking position: #2840 out of all indexed processors.

Specification	Xeon E3120
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch	$800
Cost-Benefit RankPosition in overall value ranking	#948
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking	#2840
Release DateLaunch date	2015-01-01
Release Year	2008
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)	Intel