i3-12100TE vs Xeon 5120

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon 5120
2006
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.48
Core i3-12100TE
2022
4 cores / 8 threads, 35 Watt
7.47
+1456%

Core i3-12100TE outperforms Xeon 5120 by a whopping 1456% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon 5120 and Core i3-12100TE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2912977
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency0.7020.19
Architecture codenameWoodcrest (2006)Alder Lake-S (2022)
Release dateJune 2006 (18 years ago)January 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$45no data

Detailed specifications

Xeon 5120 and Core i3-12100TE 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads28
Base clock speed1.86 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed1.87 GHz4 GHz
L1 cache0 KB80K (per core)
L2 cache4 MB1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography65 nm10 nm
Die sizeno data163 mm2
Maximum core temperature65 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
VID voltage rangeB2=1.0V-1.5V, G0=.85V-1.5Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Xeon 5120 and Core i3-12100TE 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
SocketLGA7711700
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon 5120 and Core i3-12100TE. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Demand Based Switching-no data
FSB parity+no data

Security technologies

Xeon 5120 and Core i3-12100TE technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon 5120 and Core i3-12100TE are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-x++
EPT-no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon 5120 and Core i3-12100TE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR2DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics 730

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon 5120 and Core i3-12100TE.

PCIe versionno data5.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

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.

Xeon 5120 0.48
i3-12100TE 7.47
+1456%

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.

Xeon 5120 763
i3-12100TE 11859
+1454%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.48 7.47
Physical cores 2 4
Threads 2 8
Chip lithography 65 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 35 Watt

i3-12100TE has a 1456.3% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads, a 550% more advanced lithography process, and 85.7% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-12100TE is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon 5120 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon 5120 is a server/workstation processor while Core i3-12100TE is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon 5120 and Core i3-12100TE, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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