Celeron N5100 vs Xeon X5570
Celeron N5100
Xeon X5570
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 X5570 is on rank 679, so the Celeron N5100 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N5100
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5570
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron N5100 | Xeon X5570 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Jasper Lake (2021) / 10 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Gainestown (2009−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron N5100 | Xeon X5570 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 N5100 and Xeon X5570
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 X5570
The Xeon X5570 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 March 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Gainestown (2009−2010) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.93 GHz, with boost up to 3.33 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,306 points. Launch price was $49.
Processing Power
The Celeron N5100 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Xeon X5570's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Celeron N5100 versus 3.33 GHz on the Xeon X5570 — a 17.3% clock advantage for the Xeon X5570 (base: 1.1 GHz vs 2.93 GHz). The Celeron N5100 uses the Jasper Lake (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon X5570 uses Gainestown (2009−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N5100 scores 3,305 against the Xeon X5570's 3,306 — a 0% lead for the Xeon X5570. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Celeron N5100 vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon X5570.
| Feature | Celeron N5100 | Xeon X5570 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz | 3.33 GHz+19% |
| Base Clock | 1.1 GHz | 2.93 GHz+166% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 8 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB (total)+500% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm-78% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Jasper Lake (2021) | Gainestown (2009−2010) |
| PassMark | 3,305 | 3,306 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron N5100 uses the BGA1338 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon X5570 uses LGA1366 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron N5100 | Xeon X5570 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1338 | LGA1366 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+100% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1333 |
| RAM Channels | — | 3 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Celeron N5100) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X5570). Primary use case: Xeon X5570 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon X5570 rivals Core i3-2100.
| Feature | Celeron N5100 | Xeon X5570 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Workstation |
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