
Celeron N4120 vs Xeon L7455

Celeron N4120

Xeon L7455
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 N4120 is positioned at rank 1239 and the Xeon L7455 is on rank 793, so the Xeon L7455 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N4120
Performance Per Dollar Xeon L7455
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron N4120 | Xeon L7455 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron N4120 | Xeon L7455 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 N4120 and Xeon L7455

Celeron N4120
The Celeron N4120 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,463 points. Launch price was $69.

Xeon L7455
The Xeon L7455 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 2.13 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA604. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,494 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Celeron N4120 is built on the Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron N4120 scores 2,463 against the Xeon L7455's 2,494 — a 1.3% lead for the Xeon L7455. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Celeron N4120 vs 12 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon L7455.
| Feature | Celeron N4120 | Xeon L7455 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | — |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 1.1 GHz | 2.13 GHz+94% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 12 MB L2 Cache+200% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | — |
| Process | 14 nm-69% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) | — |
| PassMark | 2,463 | 2,494+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron N4120 uses the FCBGA1090 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon L7455 uses PGA604 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron N4120 | Xeon L7455 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1090 | PGA604 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
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