Celeron G1630 vs Xeon E5502
Celeron G1630
Xeon E5502
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 G1630 is positioned at rank 495 and the Xeon E5502 is on rank 893, so the Celeron G1630 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G1630
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5502
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G1630 | Xeon E5502 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($39) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Gainestown (2009−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G1630 | Xeon E5502 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+672%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($39) |
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 G1630 and Xeon E5502
Celeron G1630
The Celeron G1630 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 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: 1,707 points. Launch price was $80.
Xeon E5502
The Xeon E5502 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 March 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Gainestown (2009−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.86 GHz, with boost up to 1.87 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,725 points. Launch price was $95.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron G1630 and Xeon E5502 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Celeron G1630 versus 1.87 GHz on the Xeon E5502 — a 39.8% clock advantage for the Celeron G1630 (base: 2.8 GHz vs 1.86 GHz). The Celeron G1630 uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon E5502 uses Gainestown (2009−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G1630 scores 1,707 against the Xeon E5502's 1,725 — a 1% lead for the Xeon E5502. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 386 vs 200, a 63.5% lead for the Celeron G1630 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 635 vs 800 (23% advantage for the Xeon E5502). L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G1630 vs 4 MB (total) on the Xeon E5502.
| Feature | Celeron G1630 | Xeon E5502 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz+50% | 1.87 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz+51% | 1.86 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 4 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm-51% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | Gainestown (2009−2010) |
| PassMark | 1,707 | 1,725+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 386+93% | 200 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 635 | 800+26% |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G1630 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5502 uses LGA1366 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. The Xeon E5502 supports up to 144 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 127.3% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Celeron G1630) vs 3 (Xeon E5502). PCIe lanes: 16 (Celeron G1630) vs 32 (Xeon E5502) — the Xeon E5502 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H61,B75,H77,Z77 (Celeron G1630) and Intel 5500,Intel 5520,Intel X58 (Xeon E5502).
| Feature | Celeron G1630 | Xeon E5502 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | LGA1366 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR3-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 144 GB+350% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 3+50% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 32+100% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron G1630) vs true (Xeon E5502). The Celeron G1630 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge)), while the Xeon E5502 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G1630 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G1630 rivals Pentium G2030.
| Feature | Celeron G1630 | Xeon E5502 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | true |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G1630 launched at $42 MSRP, while the Xeon E5502 debuted at $188. At current prices ($5 vs $39), the Celeron G1630 is $34 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G1630 delivers 341.4 pts/$ vs 44.2 pts/$ for the Xeon E5502 — making the Celeron G1630 the 154.1% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G1630 | Xeon E5502 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $42-78% | $188 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-87% | $39 |
| Performance per Dollar | 341.4+672% | 44.2 |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2009 |
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