i3-13100T vs Xeon 5120

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon 5120
2006
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.48
Core i3-13100T
2023
4 cores / 8 threads, 35 Watt
8.25
+1619%

Core i3-13100T outperforms Xeon 5120 by a whopping 1619% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon 5120 and Core i3-13100T processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2896911
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data36.46
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency0.7022.31
Architecture codenameWoodcrest (2006)Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
Release dateJune 2006 (18 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$45$134

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon 5120 and Core i3-13100T 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 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed1.87 GHz4.2 GHz
L1 cache0 KB80K (per core)
L2 cache4 MB1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography65 nmIntel 7 nm
Die sizeno data257 mm2
Maximum core temperature65 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
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 i3-13100T 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
SocketLGA771FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon 5120 and Core i3-13100T. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology-2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
TSX-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Demand Based Switching-no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data-
FSB parity+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Xeon 5120 and Core i3-13100T technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon 5120 and Core i3-13100T are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-x++
EPT-+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon 5120 and Core i3-13100T. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR2DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory sizeno data192 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
Maximum memory bandwidthno data76.8 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics 730
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.5 GHz
Execution Unitsno data24

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon 5120 and Core i3-13100T integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon 5120 and Core i3-13100T integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon 5120 and Core i3-13100T integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon 5120 and Core i3-13100T.

PCIe versionno data5.0 and 4.0
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
i3-13100T 8.25
+1619%

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
i3-13100T 13099
+1617%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.48 8.25
Physical cores 2 4
Threads 2 8
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 35 Watt

i3-13100T has a 1618.8% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and 85.7% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-13100T 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 i3-13100T is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon 5120 and Core i3-13100T, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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