Celeron G3900E vs Xeon X5355
Celeron G3900E
Xeon X5355
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 G3900E is positioned at rank 816 and the Xeon X5355 is on rank 1032, so the Celeron G3900E offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G3900E
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5355
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G3900E | Xeon X5355 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($35) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($4,000) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Clovertown (2006−2007) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G3900E | Xeon X5355 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+11301%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($35) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($4,000) |
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 G3900E and Xeon X5355
Celeron G3900E
The Celeron G3900E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 January 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 2,034 points. Launch price was $107.
Xeon X5355
The Xeon X5355 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 November 2006 (19 years ago). It is based on the Clovertown (2006−2007) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.66 GHz, with boost up to 0.67 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard. Passmark benchmark score: 2,039 points. Launch price was $1,172.
Processing Power
The Celeron G3900E packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Xeon X5355 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon X5355 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Celeron G3900E versus 0.67 GHz on the Xeon X5355 — a 112.7% clock advantage for the Celeron G3900E. The Celeron G3900E uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon X5355 uses Clovertown (2006−2007) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G3900E scores 2,034 against the Xeon X5355's 2,039 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon X5355. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron G3900E vs 8 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon X5355.
| Feature | Celeron G3900E | Xeon X5355 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz+258% | 0.67 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 2.66 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB | 8 MB L2 Cache+300% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 4 MB (total)+700% |
| Process | 14 nm-78% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (2015−2016) | Clovertown (2006−2007) |
| PassMark | 2,034 | 2,039 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 699 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 948 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron G3900E) / not specified (Xeon X5355). The Celeron G3900E includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 510), while the Xeon X5355 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G3900E targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G3900E rivals Pentium G4400.
| Feature | Celeron G3900E | Xeon X5355 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 510 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G3900E launched at $107 MSRP, while the Xeon X5355 debuted at $4491. At current prices ($35 vs $4000), the Celeron G3900E is $3965 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G3900E delivers 58.1 pts/$ vs 0.5 pts/$ for the Xeon X5355 — making the Celeron G3900E the 196.5% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G3900E | Xeon X5355 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $107-98% | $4491 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $35-99% | $4000 |
| Performance per Dollar | 58.1+11520% | 0.5 |
| Release Date | 2016 | 2006 |
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