Xeon Gold 5120T

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon Gold 5120T

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

5,355 Rank: 582
Rank Name Score Visual
578 Xeon Gold 6240 5,365
+0.2%
579 Xeon E3-1241 v3 5,365
+0.2%
580 Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 5,362
+0.1%
581 Core i3-9300 5,358
+0.1%
582 Xeon Gold 5120T 5,355
583 Xeon E3-1275 v5 5,350
-0.1%
584 Core i5-7500 5,349
-0.1%
585 Xeon E5-2687W v4 5,346
-0.2%
586 Core i5-10400 5,345
-0.2%
587 Core i7-9850HE 5,342
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

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

5,602 Rank: 353
Rank Name Score Visual
349 Ryzen 7 7735U 5,616
+0.2%
350 Xeon Gold 6132 5,614
+0.2%
351 Core i7-7820X 5,610
+0.1%
352 Ryzen 7 2700X 5,605
+0.1%
353 Xeon Gold 5120T 5,602
354 Xeon E-2278G 5,602
+0%
355 Ryzen 5 7540U 5,602
+0%
356 Ryzen 7 7736U 5,601
+-0%
357 Ryzen 7 6800U 5,600
+-0%
358 Core i9-9900K 5,597
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

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

5,190 Rank: 812
Rank Name Score Visual
808 Xeon E5-4660 v4 5,199
+0.2%
809 Core i5-9400T 5,198
+0.2%
810 Xeon E5-2679 v4 5,197
+0.1%
811 Core i7-6820EQ 5,190
+0%
812 Xeon Gold 5120T 5,190
813 FX-8120 5,189
+-0%
814 AMD Ryzen 5 1400 5,188
+-0%
815 Xeon D-1622 5,186
-0.1%
816 Xeon E3-1270 v3 5,186
-0.1%
817 Xeon Platinum 8270 5,185
-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 5120T based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

5,124 Rank: 318
Rank Name Score Visual
314 Xeon Gold 5120 5,128
+0.1%
315 Xeon Gold 6126 5,127
+0.1%
316 Xeon E5-4660 v4 5,127
+0.1%
317 Core i7-6950X 5,125
+0%
318 Xeon Gold 5120T 5,124
319 Xeon Gold 5315Y 5,114
-0.2%
320 Xeon E5-2689 v4 5,111
-0.3%
321 Xeon w3-2425 5,111
-0.3%
322 Xeon Gold 6244 5,103
-0.4%
323 Xeon E5-4650 v4 5,103
-0.4%

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Data Processing

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

5,205 Rank: 318
Rank Name Score Visual
314 Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U 5,211
+0.1%
315 Ryzen 7 7735U 5,211
+0.1%
316 Ryzen 5 5600 5,209
+0.1%
317 Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X 5,206
+0%
318 Xeon Gold 5120T 5,205
319 Ryzen 7 1700X 5,199
-0.1%
320 Xeon Gold 6126 5,195
-0.2%
321 Xeon E-2386G 5,195
-0.2%
322 Ryzen 5 5600G 5,194
-0.2%
323 Core i7-10700K 5,190
-0.3%

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Physics & Compute

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

5,167 Rank: 304
Rank Name Score Visual
300 Core i9-9900KS 5,170
+0.1%
301 Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G 5,170
+0.1%
302 Xeon Gold 6126 5,169
+0%
303 Ryzen 7 6800HS 5,169
+0%
304 Xeon Gold 5120T 5,167
305 Xeon W-2140B 5,165
+-0%
306 Core i5-12400F 5,165
+-0%
307 Xeon Silver 4309Y 5,160
-0.1%
308 Core i9-10900F 5,158
-0.2%
309 Ryzen 9 5980HX 5,157
-0.2%

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Xeon Gold 5120T Details

The Xeon Gold 5120T represents a refined evolution within Intel's server-grade Skylake-SP lineup, offering a balance of core count, clock speed, and advanced features tailored for enterprise workloads. Released in 2017, it is now considered a mature processor, though its design remains relevant in data center environments where reliability and multi-threaded performance are prioritized over raw single-core speed. Built on the 14 nm process and based on the Skylake microarchitecture, this chip is designed for high-density server platforms, particularly in the Purley platform with the FCLGA-3647 socket. Despite its age, it continues to hold its ground in specific niches due to its robust feature set and strong multicore performance.

Featuring 14 cores and 28 threads, the Xeon Gold 5120T leverages simultaneous multithreading to deliver substantial parallel processing capabilities. It operates at a base frequency of 2.2 GHz, with a turbo frequency of up to 3.2 GHz, allowing it to scale efficiently under varying workloads. The processor includes a substantial cache hierarchy, with 0.875 MiB of L1 cache (split into 0.438 MiB for L1i and L1d), 14 MiB of L2 cache, and a large 19.25 MiB L3 cache, which helps reduce memory latency in data-intensive tasks. With a TDP of 105 W and support for up to 768 GiB of DDR4-2400 memory across six channels, it is optimized for power-efficient, high-throughput computing.

The Xeon Gold 5120T supports a wide array of enterprise-level technologies, including AVX-512, Intel Turbo Boost 2.0, Intel Speed Shift, and Intel vPro, making it suitable for virtualization, database management, and scientific computing. It also supports ECC memory, hardware virtualization (VT-x, VT-d), and secure execution technologies like Intel TXT and SGX. These features ensure data integrity, security, and system stability—critical for server environments. The processor supports up to 48 PCIe lanes, enabling high-bandwidth connectivity for storage and accelerators.

In benchmark testing, the Xeon Gold 5120T achieves a multicore score of 5,602, placing it at #353 among 2,060 processors, with a single-core score of 5,190, ranking #811. Its overall score of 5,355 lands it at #582 in the broader performance hierarchy. While it lags behind modern high-end desktop and server CPUs, it competes closely with mid-tier server processors like the Ryzen 7 2700X and Core i7-7820X. Its multicore performance is particularly strong, outpacing many consumer-grade CPUs while remaining competitive with older Xeon models such as the Xeon Gold 6132.

As of March 2026, the Xeon Gold 5120T remains a viable option for businesses running legacy systems or needing cost-effective server solutions. While not suited for cutting-edge consumer applications, its endurance in enterprise settings is underscored by its reliability, support for critical enterprise features, and strong multi-threaded performance. For workloads requiring sustained parallel processing, such as virtualization or rendering, it continues to deliver solid value, even as newer generations of CPUs dominate the top-tier rankings.
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Intel Xeon Gold 5120T

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon Gold 5120T
Family: Xeon
Series: 5100
Model Number: 5120T
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: $1,727.00

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

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX HT TBT 2.0 EIST SST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT SGX Secure Key IPT AVX-512 AVX512F AVX512CD AVX512BW AVX512DQ AVX512VL TSX VMD NM KPT PTT MBE Ctrl
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