Core i5-2400 vs Xeon Gold 5120T
Aggregate performance score
Xeon Gold 5120T outperforms i5-2400 by a whopping 369% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Xeon Gold 5120T and Core i5-2400 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in performance ranking | 640 | 1699 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | 36 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 12.83 | 0.86 |
| Market segment | Server | Desktop processor |
| Series | Intel Xeon Gold | Core i5 (Desktop) |
| Architecture codename | Skylake (server) (2017−2019) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| Release date | 11 July 2017 (7 years ago) | 9 January 2011 (13 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $1,727 | $60 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Xeon Gold 5120T has 1392% better value for money than i5-2400.
Detailed specifications
Xeon Gold 5120T and Core i5-2400 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 cores | 14 (Tetradeca-Core) | 4 (Quad-Core) |
| Threads | 28 | 4 |
| Base clock speed | no data | 3.1 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 2.2 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| L1 cache | 896 KB | 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 14 MB | 256 KB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 19.25 MB | 6144 KB (shared) |
| Chip lithography | 14 nm | 32 nm |
| Die size | no data | 216 mm2 |
| Maximum core temperature | 89 °C | 73 °C |
| Number of transistors | no data | 1,160 million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | + | - |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
Compatibility
Information on Xeon Gold 5120T and Core i5-2400 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 configuration | 4 (Multiprocessor) | 1 |
| Socket | Socket P | 1155 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 105 Watt | 95 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon Gold 5120T and Core i5-2400. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | + | + |
| AVX | + | + |
| vPro | + | no data |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | + | + |
| TSX | + | no data |
Security technologies
Xeon Gold 5120T and Core i5-2400 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | + | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon Gold 5120T and Core i5-2400 are enumerated here.
| VT-d | no data | + |
| VT-x | + | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon Gold 5120T and Core i5-2400. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR4-2400 | DDR3 |
| Maximum memory size | 768 GB | no data |
| Max memory channels | 6 | no data |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 115.212 GB/s | 21 GB/s |
| ECC memory support | + | - |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | no data | Intel HD 2000 |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon Gold 5120T and Core i5-2400.
| PCIe version | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | 48 | 16 |
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.
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.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 11.72 | 2.50 |
| Recency | 11 July 2017 | 9 January 2011 |
| Physical cores | 14 | 4 |
| Threads | 28 | 4 |
| Chip lithography | 14 nm | 32 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 105 Watt | 95 Watt |
Xeon Gold 5120T has a 368.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, 250% more physical cores and 600% more threads, and a 128.6% more advanced lithography process.
i5-2400, on the other hand, has 10.5% lower power consumption.
The Xeon Gold 5120T is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-2400 in performance tests.
Be aware that Xeon Gold 5120T is a server/workstation processor while Core i5-2400 is a desktop one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon Gold 5120T and Core i5-2400, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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