Celeron G5900 vs Xeon E5-2403 v2
Celeron G5900
Xeon E5-2403 v2
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron G5900
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2403 v2
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G5900 | Xeon E5-2403 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($42) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($61) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G5900 | Xeon E5-2403 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+46%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($42) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($61) |
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 G5900 and Xeon E5-2403 v2
Celeron G5900
The Celeron G5900 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 58 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 2,682 points. Launch price was $69.
Xeon E5-2403 v2
The Xeon E5-2403 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,672 points. Launch price was $223.
Processing Power
The Celeron G5900 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Xeon E5-2403 v2 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon E5-2403 v2 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Celeron G5900 versus 1.8 GHz on the Xeon E5-2403 v2 — a 61.5% clock advantage for the Celeron G5900 (base: 3.4 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Celeron G5900 uses the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5-2403 v2 uses Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G5900 scores 2,682 against the Xeon E5-2403 v2's 2,672 — a 0.4% lead for the Celeron G5900. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G5900 vs 10 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2403 v2.
| Feature | Celeron G5900 | Xeon E5-2403 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz+89% | 1.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz+89% | 1.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 10 MB (total)+400% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Comet Lake (2020−2025) | Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 2,682 | 2,672 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 850 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,600 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G5900 uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2403 v2 uses LGA1356 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2666 on the Celeron G5900 versus DDR3-1333 on the Xeon E5-2403 v2 — the Celeron G5900 supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon E5-2403 v2 supports up to 384 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 100% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Celeron G5900) vs 3 (Xeon E5-2403 v2). PCIe lanes: 16 (Celeron G5900) vs 24 (Xeon E5-2403 v2) — the Xeon E5-2403 v2 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Celeron G5900 | Xeon E5-2403 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1356 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666+33% | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 384 GB+200% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 3+50% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 24+50% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron G5900) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E5-2403 v2). The Celeron G5900 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 610), while the Xeon E5-2403 v2 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G5900 targets Budget, Xeon E5-2403 v2 targets Server. Direct competitor: Celeron G5900 rivals Pentium Gold G6400.
| Feature | Celeron G5900 | Xeon E5-2403 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 610 | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Budget | Server |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G5900 launched at $50 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-2403 v2 debuted at $192. At current prices ($42 vs $61), the Celeron G5900 is $19 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G5900 delivers 63.9 pts/$ vs 43.8 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-2403 v2 — making the Celeron G5900 the 37.3% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G5900 | Xeon E5-2403 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-74% | $192 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $42-31% | $61 |
| Performance per Dollar | 63.9+46% | 43.8 |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2013 |
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