Celeron N5100 vs Xeon E5-2407 v2
Celeron N5100
Xeon E5-2407 v2
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 N5100 is positioned at rank 183 and the Xeon E5-2407 v2 is on rank 774, so the Celeron N5100 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron N5100
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2407 v2
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron N5100 | Xeon E5-2407 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($39) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Jasper Lake (2021) / 10 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron N5100 | Xeon E5-2407 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($39) |
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 N5100 and Xeon E5-2407 v2
Celeron N5100
The Celeron N5100 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Jasper Lake (2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.5 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1338. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,305 points. Launch price was $69.
Xeon E5-2407 v2
The Xeon E5-2407 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,272 points. Launch price was $476.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron N5100 and Xeon E5-2407 v2 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Celeron N5100 versus 2.4 GHz on the Xeon E5-2407 v2 — a 15.4% clock advantage for the Celeron N5100 (base: 1.1 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Celeron N5100 uses the Jasper Lake (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon E5-2407 v2 uses Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N5100 scores 3,305 against the Xeon E5-2407 v2's 3,272 — a 1% lead for the Celeron N5100. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Celeron N5100 vs 10 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2407 v2.
| Feature | Celeron N5100 | Xeon E5-2407 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz+17% | 2.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.1 GHz | 2.4 GHz+118% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 10 MB (total)+150% |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB (total)+500% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm-55% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Jasper Lake (2021) | Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 3,305+1% | 3,272 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron N5100 uses the BGA1338 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E5-2407 v2 uses LGA1356 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron N5100 | Xeon E5-2407 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1338 | LGA1356 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
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