Celeron N3350 vs Xeon 5120
Celeron N3350
Xeon 5120
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 N3350 is positioned at rank 1068 and the Xeon 5120 is on rank 857, so the Xeon 5120 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N3350
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 5120
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron N3350 | Xeon 5120 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($107) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Apollo Lake (2014−2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Woodcrest (2006) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron N3350 | Xeon 5120 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+615%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($107) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
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 N3350 and Xeon 5120
Celeron N3350
The Celeron N3350 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 August 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Apollo Lake (2014−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1296. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,112 points. Launch price was $24.
Xeon 5120
The Xeon 5120 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 1.86 GHz, with boost up to 1.87 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: 1,115 points. Launch price was $45.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron N3350 and Xeon 5120 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Celeron N3350 versus 1.87 GHz on the Xeon 5120 — a 24.8% clock advantage for the Celeron N3350 (base: 1.1 GHz vs 1.86 GHz). The Celeron N3350 uses the Apollo Lake (2014−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon 5120 uses Woodcrest (2006) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N3350 scores 1,112 against the Xeon 5120's 1,115 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon 5120. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Celeron N3350 | Xeon 5120 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz+28% | 1.87 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.1 GHz | 1.86 GHz+69% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 4 MB+300% |
| Process | 14 nm-78% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Apollo Lake (2014−2016) | Woodcrest (2006) |
| PassMark | 1,112 | 1,115 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 250 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 450 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron N3350 uses the FCBGA1296 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon 5120 uses LGA771 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron N3350 | Xeon 5120 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1296 | LGA771 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR4-2400 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 6 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Celeron N3350) / not specified (Xeon 5120). The Celeron N3350 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 500), while the Xeon 5120 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron N3350 targets Entry Level Laptop/NUC. Direct competitor: Celeron N3350 rivals AMD A4-9120.
| Feature | Celeron N3350 | Xeon 5120 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 500 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Entry Level Laptop/NUC | — |
Value Analysis
The Celeron N3350 launched at $107 MSRP, while the Xeon 5120 debuted at $107.
| Feature | Celeron N3350 | Xeon 5120 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $107 | $107 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $15 |
| Release Date | 2016 | 2006 |
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