Celeron N4020C vs Xeon E5335
Celeron N4020C
Xeon E5335
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 N4020C is positioned at rank 575 and the Xeon E5335 is on rank 922, so the Celeron N4020C offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N4020C
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5335
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron N4020C | Xeon E5335 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Clovertown (2006−2007) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron N4020C | Xeon E5335 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 N4020C and Xeon E5335
Celeron N4020C
The Celeron N4020C is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4/LPDDR4 up to 2400 MT/s. Passmark benchmark score: 1,537 points. Launch price was $69.
Xeon E5335
The Xeon E5335 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Clovertown (2006−2007) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard. Passmark benchmark score: 1,549 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Celeron N4020C packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Xeon E5335 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon E5335 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Celeron N4020C versus 2 GHz on the Xeon E5335 — a 33.3% clock advantage for the Celeron N4020C (base: 1.1 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon E5335 is built on the Clovertown (2006−2007) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron N4020C scores 1,537 against the Xeon E5335's 1,549 — a 0.8% lead for the Xeon E5335. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Celeron N4020C vs 8 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon E5335.
| Feature | Celeron N4020C | Xeon E5335 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz+40% | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.1 GHz | 2 GHz+82% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 8 MB L2 Cache+100% |
| L2 Cache | — | 4 MB (total) |
| Process | 14 nm-78% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | — | Clovertown (2006−2007) |
| PassMark | 1,537 | 1,549 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron N4020C uses the FCBGA1090 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E5335 uses LGA771 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron N4020C | Xeon E5335 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1090 | LGA771 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+100% | PCIe 2.0 |
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