Celeron N3350 vs Xeon W3503
Celeron N3350
Xeon W3503
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 W3503 is on rank 978, so the Xeon W3503 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 W3503
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron N3350 | Xeon W3503 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($107) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Apollo Lake (2014−2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Bloomfield (2008−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron N3350 | Xeon W3503 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($107) | ✅ 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 N3350 and Xeon W3503
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 W3503
The Xeon W3503 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 March 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Bloomfield (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,125 points. Launch price was $65.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron N3350 and Xeon W3503 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Celeron N3350 versus 2.4 GHz on the Xeon W3503 — identical boost frequencies (base: 1.1 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Celeron N3350 uses the Apollo Lake (2014−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon W3503 uses Bloomfield (2008−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N3350 scores 1,112 against the Xeon W3503's 1,125 — a 1.2% lead for the Xeon W3503. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Celeron N3350 vs 4 MB (total) on the Xeon W3503.
| Feature | Celeron N3350 | Xeon W3503 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.1 GHz | 2.4 GHz+118% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-69% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Apollo Lake (2014−2016) | Bloomfield (2008−2010) |
| PassMark | 1,112 | 1,125+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 250 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 450 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron N3350 uses the FCBGA1296 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon W3503 uses LGA1366 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron N3350 | Xeon W3503 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1296 | LGA1366 |
| 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 W3503). The Celeron N3350 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 500), while the Xeon W3503 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 W3503 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
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