Celeron G1610
VS
Xeon 3065

Celeron G1610 vs Xeon 3065

Intel

Celeron G1610

2 Cores2 Thrd55 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2012
VS

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 G1610 is positioned at rank 531 and the Xeon 3065 is on rank 923, so the Celeron G1610 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron G1610

#1
Ryzen 9 7950X
MSRP: $194|Avg: $20
8448%
#2
Core i9-10900T
MSRP: $120|Avg: $5
7982%
#3
Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
MSRP: $423|Avg: $5
5796%
#4
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85
1746%
#5
Ryzen 9 9950X
MSRP: $649|Avg: $129
1383%
#6
Ryzen 5 8400F
MSRP: $303|Avg: $55
1210%
#7
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
MSRP: $299|Avg: $60
693%
#8
Ryzen 5 2600X
MSRP: $229|Avg: $55
684%
#9
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
623%
#10
Core Ultra 5 245KF
MSRP: $294|Avg: $189
623%
#11
Ryzen 5 5500
MSRP: $159|Avg: $85
616%
#12
Ryzen 5 3600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $80
599%
#13
Core i3-9100E
MSRP: $202|Avg: $30
591%
#14
Core Ultra 5 245K
MSRP: $319|Avg: $200
588%
#15
Core i3-8300T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $25
583%
#375
Ryzen Embedded V2546
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
99%
#376
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $1399
96%
#377
Core i3-9100HL
MSRP: $225|Avg: $100
94%
#531
Celeron G1610
MSRP: $42|Avg: $5
100%
#532
Core i3-7100
MSRP: $117|Avg: $40
100%
#533
Celeron G1620T
MSRP: $42|Avg: $15
99%
#536
Pentium G4400T
MSRP: $64|Avg: $75
98%
#539
Athlon X4 850
MSRP: $77|Avg: $20
97%
#541
FX-6350
MSRP: $132|Avg: $55
95%
#542
Celeron G470
MSRP: $35|Avg: $10
95%
#543
Pentium G3220
MSRP: $54|Avg: $15
95%
#545
Athlon 5370
MSRP: $55|Avg: $15
94%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon 3065

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
26885%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
5076%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
4510%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
3484%
#518
Xeon E5-1680 v3
MSRP: $1723|Avg: $200
100%
#519
Xeon E5-2690 v3
MSRP: $2090|Avg: $85
99%
#520
Xeon 6780E
MSRP: $11350|Avg: $8513
99%
#521
Xeon E5-2697A v4
MSRP: $2891|Avg: $121
97%
#522
Xeon Gold 6134
MSRP: $2214|Avg: $378
97%
#523
Xeon Gold 6138T
MSRP: $2742|Avg: $400
96%
#524
Xeon E5-2676 V3
MSRP: $1800|Avg: $36
95%
#524
Xeon E7-4880 v2
MSRP: $6619|Avg: $185
95%
#524
Xeon E5-2675 V3
MSRP: $1800|Avg: $100
95%
#923
Xeon 3065
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#924
Xeon E5-1660
MSRP: $1080|Avg: $29
100%
#931
Xeon E5-2660 v2
MSRP: $1393|Avg: $129
96%
#933
Xeon Silver 4112
MSRP: $885|Avg: $67
96%
#938
Xeon E5649
MSRP: $774|Avg: N/A
95%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon 3065 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightCeleron G1610Xeon 3065
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($5)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Celeron G1610 ($5), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($5 less, Infinity% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightCeleron G1610Xeon 3065
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($5)
More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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 G1610 and Xeon 3065

Intel

Celeron G1610

The Celeron G1610 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 December 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,550 points. Launch price was $388.

Intel

Xeon 3065

The Xeon 3065 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 2.33 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,545 points. Launch price was $800.

Processing Power

The Celeron G1610 is built on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron G1610 scores 1,550 against the Xeon 3065's 1,545 — a 0.3% lead for the Celeron G1610. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G1610 vs 4 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon 3065.

FeatureCeleron G1610Xeon 3065
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
Boost Clock
2.6 GHz
Base Clock
2.6 GHz+12%
2.33 GHz
L3 Cache
2 MB (total)
4 MB L2 Cache+100%
L2 Cache
256 kB (per core)
Process
22 nm-66%
65 nm
Architecture
Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark
1,550
1,545
Geekbench 6 Single
456
Geekbench 6 Multi
778
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Memory & Platform

The Celeron G1610 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon 3065 uses LGA775 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCeleron G1610Xeon 3065
Socket
LGA1155
LGA775
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 5.0+67%
Max RAM Speed
DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity
32 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
16
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron G1610) / not specified (Xeon 3065). The Celeron G1610 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge)), while the Xeon 3065 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G1610 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G1610 rivals Pentium G2020.

FeatureCeleron G1610Xeon 3065
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge)
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
VT-x
Target Use
Budget