
Celeron Dual-Core T1400 vs Xeon X5482

Celeron Dual-Core T1400

Xeon X5482
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 Dual-Core T1400 is positioned at rank 638 and the Xeon X5482 is on rank 752, so the Celeron Dual-Core T1400 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron Dual-Core T1400
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5482
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron Dual-Core T1400 | Xeon X5482 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Merom-2M (2008) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Harpertown (2007−2008) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron Dual-Core T1400 | Xeon X5482 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ 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 Dual-Core T1400 and Xeon X5482

Celeron Dual-Core T1400
The Celeron Dual-Core T1400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Merom-2M (2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.73 GHz. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: P. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Passmark benchmark score: 2,725 points. Launch price was $69.

Xeon X5482
The Xeon X5482 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 November 2007 (18 years ago). It is based on the Harpertown (2007−2008) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 6 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard. Passmark benchmark score: 2,755 points. Launch price was $1,279.
Processing Power
The Celeron Dual-Core T1400 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Xeon X5482 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon X5482 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.73 GHz on the Celeron Dual-Core T1400 versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon X5482 — a 59.6% clock advantage for the Xeon X5482. The Celeron Dual-Core T1400 uses the Merom-2M (2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Xeon X5482 uses Harpertown (2007−2008) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron Dual-Core T1400 scores 2,725 against the Xeon X5482's 2,755 — a 1.1% lead for the Xeon X5482.
| Feature | Celeron Dual-Core T1400 | Xeon X5482 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.73 GHz | 3.2 GHz+85% |
| Base Clock | — | 3.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 6 MB (total)+1100% |
| Process | 65 nm | 45 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Merom-2M (2008) | Harpertown (2007−2008) |
| PassMark | 2,725 | 2,755+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron Dual-Core T1400 uses the P socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Xeon X5482 uses LGA771 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron Dual-Core T1400 | Xeon X5482 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | P | LGA771 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-667 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: No (Celeron Dual-Core T1400) / not specified (Xeon X5482). Primary use case: Celeron Dual-Core T1400 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron Dual-Core T1400 rivals Pentium T2370.
| Feature | Celeron Dual-Core T1400 | Xeon X5482 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | No | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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