
Celeron G470 vs Xeon 5140

Celeron G470

Xeon 5140
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 G470 is positioned at rank 542 and the Xeon 5140 is on rank 961, so the Celeron G470 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G470
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 5140
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G470 | Xeon 5140 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Legacy / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Woodcrest (2006) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G470 | Xeon 5140 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 G470 and Xeon 5140

Celeron G470
The Celeron G470 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 1 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 1.5 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 1,225 points. Launch price was $69.

Xeon 5140
The Xeon 5140 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Junho 2006 (19 years ago). It is based on the Woodcrest (2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.33 GHz, with boost up to 2.33 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 1,235 points. Launch price was $15.
Processing Power
The Celeron G470 packs 1 cores / 2 threads, while the Xeon 5140 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Xeon 5140 has 1 more core. The Xeon 5140 is built on the Woodcrest (2006) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron G470 scores 1,225 against the Xeon 5140's 1,235 — a 0.8% lead for the Xeon 5140. L3 cache: 1.5 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Celeron G470 vs 0 kB on the Xeon 5140.
| Feature | Celeron G470 | Xeon 5140 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 2 | 2 / 2+100% |
| Boost Clock | — | 2.33 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.33 GHz+17% |
| L3 Cache | 1.5 MB Intel® Smart Cache | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | — | 4 MB |
| Process | 32 nm-51% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | — | Woodcrest (2006) |
| PassMark | 1,225 | 1,235 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 300 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G470 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon 5140 uses LGA771 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron G470 | Xeon 5140 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | LGA771 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron G470) / not specified (Xeon 5140). The Celeron G470 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Xeon 5140 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G470 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G470 rivals Pentium G630.
| Feature | Celeron G470 | Xeon 5140 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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