Xeon w7-3565X vs Pentium G2120

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Aggregate performance score

Pentium G2120
2012
2 cores / 2 threads, 55 Watt
1.19
Xeon w7-3565X
2024
32 cores / 64 threads, 335 Watt
48.25
+3955%

Xeon w7-3565X outperforms Pentium G2120 by a whopping 3955% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Pentium G2120 and Xeon w7-3565X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking235736
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.0749.68
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency2.0513.62
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
Release date3 September 2012 (12 years ago)24 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$88$2,689

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Xeon w7-3565X has 70871% better value for money than Pentium G2120.

Detailed specifications

Pentium G2120 and Xeon w7-3565X basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)32 (Dotriaconta-Core)
Threads264
Base clock speed3.1 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3.1 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)82.5 MB
Chip lithography22 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size94 mm24x 477 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)65 °C79 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Pentium G2120 and Xeon w7-3565X compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1155FCLGA4677
Power consumption (TDP)55 Watt335 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Pentium G2120 and Xeon w7-3565X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® AMX, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI-+
AVX-+
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
My WiFi-no data
Turbo Boost Technology-2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Pentium G2120 and Xeon w7-3565X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Key-no data
SGXno data-
OS Guardno data+
Anti-Theft-no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Pentium G2120 and Xeon w7-3565X are enumerated here.

VT-d-+
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Pentium G2120 and Xeon w7-3565X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5-4800
Maximum memory size32 GB4 TB
Max memory channels28
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data
ECC memory support++

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics for 3rd Generation Intel ProcessorsN/A
Graphics max frequency1.05 GHzno data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Pentium G2120 and Xeon w7-3565X integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Pentium G2120 and Xeon w7-3565X.

PCIe version2.05.0
PCI Express lanesno data112

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Pentium G2120 1.19
Xeon w7-3565X 48.25
+3955%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Pentium G2120 1896
Xeon w7-3565X 76649
+3943%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.19 48.25
Recency 3 September 2012 24 August 2024
Physical cores 2 32
Threads 2 64
Power consumption (TDP) 55 Watt 335 Watt

Pentium G2120 has 509.1% lower power consumption.

Xeon w7-3565X, on the other hand, has a 3954.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 11 years, and 1500% more physical cores and 3100% more threads.

The Xeon w7-3565X is our recommended choice as it beats the Pentium G2120 in performance tests.

Note that Pentium G2120 is a desktop processor while Xeon w7-3565X is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Pentium G2120 and Xeon w7-3565X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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