CPU
GPU
Celeron B815
Xeon X3320
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 B815 is positioned at rank 799 and the Xeon X3320 is on rank 858, so the Celeron B815 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron B815
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X3320
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron B815 | Xeon X3320 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron B815 | Xeon X3320 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ 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 B815 and Xeon X3320
Celeron B815
The Celeron B815 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,093 points. Launch price was $86.
Xeon X3320
The Xeon X3320 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,082 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Celeron B815 is built on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron B815 scores 2,093 against the Xeon X3320's 2,082 — a 0.5% lead for the Celeron B815. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron B815 vs 6 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon X3320.
| Feature | Celeron B815 | Xeon X3320 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | — |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.5 GHz+56% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 6 MB L2 Cache+200% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | — |
| Process | 32 nm-29% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | — |
| PassMark | 2,093 | 2,082 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron B815 uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon X3320 uses LGA775 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron B815 | Xeon X3320 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA988 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron B815) / not specified (Xeon X3320). The Celeron B815 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Xeon X3320 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron B815 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron B815 rivals Pentium 967.
| Feature | Celeron B815 | Xeon X3320 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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