Celeron N4505 vs Xeon X5355

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.

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This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5355

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

461829%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

87198%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

77471%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

59849%

#1032

Xeon X5355

MSRP: $4491|Avg: $4000

100%

#1033

Xeon E5420

MSRP: $7214|Avg: $6500

62%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Celeron N4505 (2021) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron N4505	Xeon X5355
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($4,000)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Jasper Lake (2021) / 10 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Clovertown (2006−2007) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon X5355 (2006) relies on 65 nm technology and **DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard**, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron N4505	Xeon X5355
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($4,000)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Celeron N4505 Benchmark Check

Xeon X5355 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron N4505 and Xeon X5355

Celeron N4505

The Celeron N4505 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Jasper Lake (2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.5 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1338. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,037 points. Launch price was $69.

Xeon X5355

The Xeon X5355 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 November 2006 (19 years ago). It is based on the Clovertown (2006−2007) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.66 GHz, with boost up to 0.67 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard. Passmark benchmark score: 2,039 points. Launch price was $1,172.

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Processing Power

The Celeron N4505 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Xeon X5355 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon X5355 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Celeron N4505 versus 0.67 GHz on the Xeon X5355 — a 124.9% clock advantage for the Celeron N4505 (base: 2 GHz vs 2.66 GHz). The Celeron N4505 uses the Jasper Lake (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon X5355 uses Clovertown (2006−2007) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N4505 scores 2,037 against the Xeon X5355's 2,039 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon X5355. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Celeron N4505 vs 8 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon X5355.

Feature	Celeron N4505	Xeon X5355
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	2.9 GHz+333%	0.67 GHz
Base Clock	2 GHz	2.66 GHz+33%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	8 MB L2 Cache+100%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB (total)	4 MB (total)+167%
Process	10 nm-85%	65 nm
Architecture	Jasper Lake (2021)	Clovertown (2006−2007)
PassMark	2,037	2,039

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron N4505 uses the BGA1338 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon X5355 uses LGA771 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.