Celeron 1005M vs Xeon 5120
Celeron 1005M
Xeon 5120
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Celeron 1005M is positioned at rank 1018 and the Xeon 5120 is on rank 857, so the Xeon 5120 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 1005M
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 5120
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron 1005M | Xeon 5120 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($86) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Woodcrest (2006) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron 1005M | Xeon 5120 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+473%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($86) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Celeron 1005M and Xeon 5120
Celeron 1005M
The Celeron 1005M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 July 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,116 points. Launch price was $86.
Xeon 5120
The Xeon 5120 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Junho 2006 (19 years ago). It is based on the Woodcrest (2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.86 GHz, with boost up to 1.87 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 1,115 points. Launch price was $45.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron 1005M and Xeon 5120 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.9 GHz on the Celeron 1005M versus 1.87 GHz on the Xeon 5120 — a 1.6% clock advantage for the Celeron 1005M (base: 1.9 GHz vs 1.86 GHz). The Celeron 1005M uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon 5120 uses Woodcrest (2006) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 1005M scores 1,116 against the Xeon 5120's 1,115 — a 0.1% lead for the Celeron 1005M. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron 1005M vs 0 kB on the Xeon 5120.
| Feature | Celeron 1005M | Xeon 5120 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.9 GHz+2% | 1.87 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz+2% | 1.86 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 4 MB+700% |
| Process | 22 nm-66% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | Woodcrest (2006) |
| PassMark | 1,116 | 1,115 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 656 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 350 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 607 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron 1005M uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon 5120 uses LGA771 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron 1005M | Xeon 5120 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA988 | LGA771 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Celeron 1005M) / not specified (Xeon 5120). The Celeron 1005M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge)), while the Xeon 5120 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Celeron 1005M | Xeon 5120 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
Value Analysis
The Celeron 1005M launched at $86 MSRP, while the Xeon 5120 debuted at $107.
| Feature | Celeron 1005M | Xeon 5120 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $86-20% | $107 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $15 |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2006 |
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