CPU
GPU
Celeron J4005
Xeon 3065
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 J4005 is positioned at rank 417 and the Xeon 3065 is on rank 923, so the Celeron J4005 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron J4005
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 3065
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron J4005 | Xeon 3065 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Goldmont Plus (2017) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron J4005 | Xeon 3065 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 J4005 and Xeon 3065
Celeron J4005
The Celeron J4005 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 December 2017 (7 years ago). It is based on the Goldmont Plus (2017) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,543 points. Launch price was $107.
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 J4005 is built on the Goldmont Plus (2017) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron J4005 scores 1,543 against the Xeon 3065's 1,545 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon 3065. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Celeron J4005 vs 4 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon 3065.
| Feature | Celeron J4005 | Xeon 3065 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | — |
| Boost Clock | 2.7 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.33 GHz+17% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB (total) | — |
| Process | 14 nm-78% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Goldmont Plus (2017) | — |
| PassMark | 1,543 | 1,545 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 450 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 800 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron J4005 uses the FCBGA1090 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon 3065 uses LGA775 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron J4005 | Xeon 3065 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1090 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 6 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Celeron J4005) / not specified (Xeon 3065). The Celeron J4005 includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 600), while the Xeon 3065 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron J4005 targets Entry Level Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron J4005 rivals Ryzen Embedded R1102G.
| Feature | Celeron J4005 | Xeon 3065 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics 600 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Entry Level Desktop | — |
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