i3-2120T vs Xeon E3-1270 v5

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E3-1270 v5
2015
4 cores / 8 threads, 80 Watt
5.25
+441%
Core i3-2120T
2011
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
0.97

Xeon E3-1270 v5 outperforms Core i3-2120T by a whopping 441% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E3-1270 v5 and Core i3-2120T processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking11912499
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.350.15
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Xeon E3no data
Power efficiency6.212.62
Architecture codenameSkylake-DT (2015)Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
Release date19 October 2015 (9 years ago)4 September 2011 (13 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$339$50

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Xeon E3-1270 v5 has 2133% better value for money than i3-2120T.

Detailed specifications

Xeon E3-1270 v5 and Core i3-2120T 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads84
Base clock speed3.6 GHz2.6 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz2.6 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s5 GT/s
Multiplier36no data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm32 nm
Die size122 mm2131 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data65 °C
Number of transistors1,750 million504 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E3-1270 v5 and Core i3-2120T 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCLGA1151FCLGA1155
Power consumption (TDP)80 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E3-1270 v5 and Core i3-2120T. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
FDIno data+
Fast Memory Accessno data+

Security technologies

Xeon E3-1270 v5 and Core i3-2120T technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
Identity Protection-+
SGXYes with both Intel® SPS and Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E3-1270 v5 and Core i3-2120T are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E3-1270 v5 and Core i3-2120T. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600DDR3
Maximum memory size64 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth34.134 GB/s21 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AIntel HD Graphics 2000
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HD-+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.1 GHz
InTru 3D-+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon E3-1270 v5 and Core i3-2120T integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data2

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon E3-1270 v5 and Core i3-2120T integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4N/Ano data
Max resolution over eDPN/Ano data
Max resolution over DisplayPortN/Ano data
Max resolution over VGAN/Ano data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon E3-1270 v5 and Core i3-2120T integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXN/Ano data
OpenGLN/Ano data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E3-1270 v5 and Core i3-2120T.

PCIe version3.02.0
PCI Express lanes1616

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 E3-1270 v5 5.25
+441%
i3-2120T 0.97

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 E3-1270 v5 8340
+444%
i3-2120T 1533

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Xeon E3-1270 v5 1365
+243%
i3-2120T 398

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Xeon E3-1270 v5 4459
+495%
i3-2120T 749

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 5.25 0.97
Recency 19 October 2015 4 September 2011
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 8 4
Chip lithography 14 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 80 Watt 35 Watt

Xeon E3-1270 v5 has a 441.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 128.6% more advanced lithography process.

i3-2120T, on the other hand, has 128.6% lower power consumption.

The Xeon E3-1270 v5 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-2120T in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E3-1270 v5 is a server/workstation processor while Core i3-2120T is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E3-1270 v5 and Core i3-2120T, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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