Xeon Gold 5120

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon Gold 5120

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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 Gold 5120 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,198 Rank: 715
Rank Name Score Visual
711 Xeon E5-1650 v2 5,200
+0%
712 Core i5-10400T 5,200
+0%
713 Xeon E5-2670 v3 5,199
+0%
714 Core i7-4930MX 5,199
+0%
715 Xeon Gold 5120 5,198
716 Core i5-1035G1 5,197
+-0%
717 Core i3-6300 5,197
+-0%
718 Core i5-10210U 5,191
-0.1%
719 Core i3-9300T 5,190
-0.2%
720 Core i7-4770S 5,189
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon Gold 5120 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,529 Rank: 390
Rank Name Score Visual
386 Core i9-10900T 5,537
+0.1%
387 Core i7-8700 5,532
+0.1%
388 Xeon Gold 5118 5,531
+0%
389 Xeon E5-2690 v2 5,530
+0%
390 Xeon Gold 5120 5,529
391 Ryzen 9 4900HS 5,526
-0.1%
392 Xeon E5-4627 v4 5,522
-0.1%
393 Xeon E-2146G 5,520
-0.2%
394 Ryzen 7 4800HS 5,517
-0.2%
395 Xeon E5-1660 v4 5,516
-0.2%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon Gold 5120 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,978 Rank: 950
Rank Name Score Visual
946 Core i7-7500U 4,982
+0.1%
947 Core i5-8365U 4,980
+0%
948 Core i7 970 4,980
+0%
949 Athlon Silver 7120U 4,979
+0%
950 Xeon Gold 5120 4,978
951 Core i7-2700K 4,976
+-0%
952 Core i5-7200U 4,975
-0.1%
953 Ryzen 3 2200GE 4,974
-0.1%
954 Core i3-3250 4,974
-0.1%
955 Core i3-8130U 4,972
-0.1%

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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 Gold 5120 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

5,128 Rank: 314
Rank Name Score Visual
310 Ryzen 7 5800H 5,130
+0%
311 Core i5-12400F 5,130
+0%
312 Ryzen 7 7735U 5,130
+0%
313 Xeon W-2150B 5,128
+0%
314 Xeon Gold 5120 5,128
315 Xeon Gold 6126 5,127
+-0%
316 Xeon E5-4660 v4 5,127
+-0%
317 Core i7-6950X 5,125
-0.1%
318 Xeon Gold 5120T 5,124
-0.1%
319 Xeon Gold 5315Y 5,114
-0.3%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon Gold 5120 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

5,189 Rank: 324
Rank Name Score Visual
320 Xeon Gold 6126 5,195
+0.1%
321 Xeon E-2386G 5,195
+0.1%
322 Ryzen 5 5600G 5,194
+0.1%
323 Core i7-10700K 5,190
+0%
324 Xeon Gold 5120 5,189
325 Xeon E5-2680 v4 5,188
+-0%
326 Ryzen 7 2700 5,187
+-0%
327 EPYC 7232P 5,185
-0.1%
328 Core i7-10700KF 5,185
-0.1%
329 Core i9-10900E 5,185
-0.1%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon Gold 5120 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

5,199 Rank: 286
Rank Name Score Visual
282 Core Ultra 5 226V 5,205
+0.1%
283 Ryzen 5 5600X 5,203
+0.1%
284 Xeon E5-2690 v4 5,201
+0%
285 Xeon W-3223 5,199
+0%
286 Xeon Gold 5120 5,199
287 Ryzen 7 8840U 5,197
+-0%
288 Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H 5,195
-0.1%
289 Ryzen 5 5600 5,194
-0.1%
290 Xeon E5-2687W v4 5,193
-0.1%
291 Xeon E5-2695 v4 5,192
-0.1%

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Xeon Gold 5120 Details

The Xeon Gold 5120, introduced by Intel in the Skylake-SP era, stands as a server-grade processor designed for high-performance workloads. Released in 2017, this CPU is now over six years old, placing it in the category of legacy server hardware, though its capabilities remain relevant for enterprise environments that prioritize stability and compatibility. Built on a 14 nm process and utilizing the FCLGA-3647 socket, the Xeon Gold 5120 is part of the Purley platform and targets the server market with a focus on multi-threaded performance and reliability. It features a 14-core, 28-thread design, with a base frequency of 2.2 GHz and a turbo boost up to 3.2 GHz. The processor includes 19.25 MiB of L3 cache and supports up to 768 GB of DDR4-2400 memory across six channels, enabling a peak memory bandwidth of 107.3 GiB/s.

In terms of performance, the Xeon Gold 5120 achieves an overall Passmark score of 5198, ranking it #715 out of 2060 processors. Its single-core score of 4978 places it at #950, while its multicore score of 5529 secures a position at #390. These results reflect a balanced but not cutting-edge performance profile, particularly when compared to modern high-end CPUs. The processor's multicore performance is competitive with some contemporary mid-tier offerings, but its single-core performance lags behind the top performers in the market. It is notably outpaced by modern Ryzen and Core Ultra processors, which benefit from architectural advances and more advanced manufacturing processes.

The Xeon Gold 5120 supports a wide range of enterprise features, including Intel's Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX, AVX2, and AVX-512), ECC memory, and virtualization technologies such as Intel VT-x and Intel VT-d. It also includes Intel's Enhanced SpeedStep and Turbo Boost technologies, which dynamically adjust clock speeds to optimize power consumption and performance. The 105 W TDP ensures efficient power usage in server environments, and the processor supports up to 48 PCIe lanes, making it suitable for systems requiring extensive I/O capabilities.

While the Xeon Gold 5120 is no longer a top-tier performer in today's landscape, it remains a viable option for legacy server deployments, virtualization platforms, and workloads that benefit from its robust feature set and multi-core efficiency. Its position in the market is now more about reliability and compatibility than raw performance, especially as of March 2026, when the latest processors have moved significantly beyond its capabilities. For businesses maintaining older infrastructure or requiring a cost-effective solution for specific workloads, the Xeon Gold 5120 continues to offer a dependable foundation.
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Intel Xeon Gold 5120

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon Gold 5120
Family: Xeon
Series: 5100
Model Number: 5120
Cores: 14
Threads: 28
Base Frequency: 2200 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 3200 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 22x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Skylake
Core Name: Skylake
Core Family: 6
Socket: Socket P and LGA-3647
Package: FCLGA-3647
Chipset: Lewisburg
Target Segment: Server
Max CPUs: 4
TDP: 105 W
Release Price: $1,555.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 896 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 448.512 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 448.512 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 14 MiB (16-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 19.25 MiB (11-way set associative)

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4-2400
Memory Channels: 6
Maximum Memory: 768 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 107.3 GB/s
ECC Support: Yes

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Manufacturer: Intel
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit
ISA: x86-64 (x86)

CPU Features

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