Xeon E5-2420 v2

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon E5-2420 v2

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Xeon E5-2420 v2 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,564 Rank: 1224
Rank Name Score Visual
1220 Core i5 M 450 4,567
+0.1%
1221 Core i5-3335S 4,565
+0%
1222 Athlon X4 950 4,565
+0%
1223 Core M-5Y70 4,564
+0%
1224 Xeon E5-2420 v2 4,564
1225 Core i7-870 4,564
+0%
1226 Core i7-5500U 4,563
+-0%
1227 Athlon Silver 3050U 4,562
+-0%
1228 Xeon D-1537 4,556
-0.2%
1229 Core i3-2105 4,556
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon E5-2420 v2 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,668 Rank: 1005
Rank Name Score Visual
1001 FX-8370 4,671
+0.1%
1002 Core i3-1005G1 4,670
+0%
1003 Core i7-3610QM 4,669
+0%
1004 Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U 4,668
+0%
1005 Xeon E5-2420 v2 4,668
1006 Core i5-6300HQ 4,667
+-0%
1007 Core i5-7287U 4,666
+-0%
1008 Xeon E3-1290 v2 4,666
+-0%
1009 Xeon E3-1505L v5 4,665
-0.1%
1010 Core i7-6660U 4,665
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon E5-2420 v2 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,494 Rank: 1297
Rank Name Score Visual
1293 PRO A10-8770E 4,500
+0.1%
1294 Core i7-2637M 4,498
+0.1%
1295 Pentium Gold 4415U 4,495
+0%
1296 Phenom II X4 980 4,494
+0%
1297 Xeon E5-2420 v2 4,494
1298 Core i5-2430M 4,493
+-0%
1299 A9-9430 4,493
+-0%
1300 Core i5-670 4,486
-0.2%
1301 Phenom II X4 970 4,484
-0.2%
1302 Core i7-2640M 4,483
-0.2%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Xeon E5-2420 v2 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,679 Rank: 729
Rank Name Score Visual
725 Xeon X5670 4,680
+0%
726 Core i7-7820HQ 4,679
+0%
727 Core i7-6920HQ 4,679
+0%
728 Core i7-4770S 4,679
+0%
729 Xeon E5-2420 v2 4,679
730 Xeon E3-1280 v2 4,679
+0%
731 Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE 4,677
+-0%
732 Ryzen 7 3750H 4,677
+-0%
733 Xeon E3-1505M v5 4,677
+-0%
734 Pentium Gold G7400 4,677
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon E5-2420 v2 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,693 Rank: 690
Rank Name Score Visual
686 Core i5-8259U 4,695
+0%
687 Core i7-8705G 4,695
+0%
688 Core i7-7700T 4,694
+0%
689 Core i7-4770 4,694
+0%
690 Xeon E5-2420 v2 4,693
691 Xeon X5670 4,693
+0%
692 Core i7-5775C 4,692
+-0%
693 Xeon E3-1245 v3 4,692
+-0%
694 Xeon E3-1270 V2 4,692
+-0%
695 Core i5-9300H 4,691
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon E5-2420 v2 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,656 Rank: 834
Rank Name Score Visual
830 Core i7-3940XM 4,657
+0%
831 Core i5-8250U 4,656
+0%
832 Core i7-4710HQ 4,656
+0%
833 Core i7-4702HQ 4,656
+0%
834 Xeon E5-2420 v2 4,656
835 Ryzen 3 1300X 4,654
+-0%
836 Core i5-8265U 4,654
+-0%
837 Core i5-4460S 4,654
+-0%
838 Core i7-980X 4,654
+-0%
839 Xeon Bronze 3104 4,652
-0.1%

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Xeon E5-2420 v2 Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Xeon E5-2420 v2 stands as a relic of the early 2010s server and workstation computing era, having been launched in September 2013. Built on the Ivy Bridge-EN architecture and fabricated on a 22 nm process, this processor was designed for robust multi-threaded workloads in server environments, particularly where dual-socket configurations could be leveraged. While it is now over a decade old, its performance metrics still offer insight into the evolution of server-class CPUs, especially in terms of efficiency and scalability for its time.

The Xeon E5-2420 v2 features six cores and a base clock speed of 2.2 GHz, which, when combined with Intel Hyper-Threading, allows it to handle 12 threads simultaneously. This enables it to perform well in multi-threaded applications, such as virtualization and data processing, where thread count is more critical than raw per-core speed. The processor's 14.305 MiB of L3 cache provides a significant advantage for data-intensive tasks, reducing latency when accessing frequently used information. Despite its age, it supports DDR3 memory and ECC memory, a crucial feature for mission-critical systems where data integrity is paramount.

In terms of performance, the Xeon E5-2420 v2 achieves an overall Passmark score of 4564, ranking it #1223 out of 2060 processors in the database. Its single-core score of 4494 places it at #1296, while its multicore score of 4668 ranks it #1004. The processor performs relatively well in single-threaded tasks compared to its multicore performance, which is typical for processors of its generation. However, it falls far behind modern CPUs in both single- and multicore benchmarks, as evidenced by its position near the lower end of the top 50 lists for single-core and multicore performance.

Despite lacking integrated graphics, the Xeon E5-2420 v2 supports advanced virtualization technologies such as VT-x and VT-d, enabling efficient virtual machine execution. It also supports IOMMU virtualization, allowing direct hardware access for guest systems, which is beneficial in server and cloud environments. The processor includes support for AVX, SSE, and other instruction sets, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of applications, though its 22 nm process and 80 W TDP result in higher power consumption and heat output compared to modern, more efficient designs.

In summary, the Xeon E5-2420 v2 is best suited for legacy server environments or low-cost virtualization setups where cost-effective performance is prioritized over cutting-edge capabilities. While it no longer competes with modern processors in any meaningful way, it remains a testament to Intel's server architecture advancements of the early 2010s and continues to serve niche use cases where its ECC memory and SMP capabilities are still valuable.
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Intel Xeon E5-2420 v2

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon E5-2420 v2
Cores: 6
Threads: 12
Base Frequency: 2200 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 22x (locked)
Core Name: Ivy Bridge-EN
Socket: Socket 1356
Package:
Target Segment: Server
TDP: 80 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.244 MiB
L3 Cache: 14.305 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3

Physical Specifications

Process: 22 nm
Die Area: 160 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.2 AVX F16C EIST TXT VT-x VT-d EPT
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