Celeron 925 vs Xeon 3.06
Celeron 925
Xeon 3.06
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 925 is positioned at rank 1202 and the Xeon 3.06 is on rank 1015, so the Xeon 3.06 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 925
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 3.06
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron 925 | Xeon 3.06 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Gallatin (2003−2004) / 130 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron 925 | Xeon 3.06 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 925 and Xeon 3.06
Celeron 925
The Celeron 925 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 525 points. Launch price was $69.
Xeon 3.06
The Xeon 3.06 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Gallatin (2003−2004) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 3.07 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: PGA604. Thermal design power (TDP): 97 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 535 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon 3.06 is built on the Gallatin (2003−2004) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron 925 scores 525 against the Xeon 3.06's 535 — a 1.9% lead for the Xeon 3.06. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache on the Celeron 925 vs 2 MB on the Xeon 3.06.
| Feature | Celeron 925 | Xeon 3.06 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | — | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | — | 3.07 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 1 MB L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% |
| L2 Cache | — | 512 kB |
| Process | 45 nm-65% | 130 nm |
| Architecture | — | Gallatin (2003−2004) |
| PassMark | 525 | 535+2% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: No (Celeron 925) / not specified (Xeon 3.06). Primary use case: Celeron 925 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 925 rivals Pentium 4 2.80.
| Feature | Celeron 925 | Xeon 3.06 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | No | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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