Celeron 1020E vs Xeon E3-1220L v3
Celeron 1020E
Xeon E3-1220L v3
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 1020E is positioned at rank 951 and the Xeon E3-1220L v3 is on rank 939, so the Xeon E3-1220L v3 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 1020E
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1220L v3
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron 1020E | Xeon E3-1220L v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($20) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-WS (2013−2014) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron 1020E | Xeon E3-1220L v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+50%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($20) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) |
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 1020E and Xeon E3-1220L v3
Celeron 1020E
The Celeron 1020E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: G2. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB + 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,406 points. Launch price was $69.
Xeon E3-1220L v3
The Xeon E3-1220L v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-WS (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 1.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4096 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 13 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,407 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Celeron 1020E packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Xeon E3-1220L v3's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Celeron 1020E versus 1.5 GHz on the Xeon E3-1220L v3 — a 37.8% clock advantage for the Celeron 1020E (base: 2.2 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The Celeron 1020E uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon E3-1220L v3 uses Haswell-WS (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 1020E scores 1,406 against the Xeon E3-1220L v3's 1,407 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon E3-1220L v3. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 1020E vs 4096 kB (total) on the Xeon E3-1220L v3.
| Feature | Celeron 1020E | Xeon E3-1220L v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz+47% | 1.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz+100% | 1.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 4096 kB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | Haswell-WS (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,406 | 1,407 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron 1020E uses the G2 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E3-1220L v3 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. The Xeon E3-1220L v3 supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: QM77,HM76 (Celeron 1020E) and C222,C224,C226 (Xeon E3-1220L v3).
| Feature | Celeron 1020E | Xeon E3-1220L v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | G2 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron 1020E) vs VT-P (Xeon E3-1220L v3). The Celeron 1020E includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge)), while the Xeon E3-1220L v3 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 1020E targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 1020E rivals Pentium 2020M.
| Feature | Celeron 1020E | Xeon E3-1220L v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | VT-P |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
Value Analysis
The Celeron 1020E launched at $86 MSRP, while the Xeon E3-1220L v3 debuted at $193. At current prices ($20 vs $30), the Celeron 1020E is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron 1020E delivers 70.3 pts/$ vs 46.9 pts/$ for the Xeon E3-1220L v3 — making the Celeron 1020E the 39.9% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron 1020E | Xeon E3-1220L v3 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $86-55% | $193 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-33% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 70.3+50% | 46.9 |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2013 |
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