Xeon 3.20 vs Celeron N2808

Xeon 3.20

1 Cores1 Thrd97 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2003

Celeron N2808

2 Cores2 Thrd4 WWMax: 2.25 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon 3.20

1 / 1

575

0.0%

615

+7.0%

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 Xeon 3.20 is positioned at rank 1030 and the Celeron N2808 is on rank 1192, so the Xeon 3.20 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon 3.20

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

305622%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

57704%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

51268%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

39606%

#1029

Xeon Platinum 8260L

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $750

100%

#1030

Xeon 3.20

MSRP: $851|Avg: $10

100%

#1031

Xeon X5355

MSRP: $4491|Avg: $4000

66%

#1032

Xeon E5420

MSRP: $7214|Avg: $6500

41%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron N2808

#1180

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

5103%

#1181

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

5028%

#1182

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

4616%

#1183

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

4595%

#1184

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

4553%

#1186

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

4397%

#1187

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

4216%

#1188

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

4209%

#1189

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

4096%

#1192

Celeron N2808

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1193

Celeron 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

98%

#1194

Pentium T3400

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

98%

#1195

Core 2 Solo SU3500

MSRP: $262|Avg: $15

97%

#1196

Core 2 Duo E8335

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

95%

#1199

Celeron 560

MSRP: $89|Avg: $5

93%

#1200

Core i3-2312M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

92%

#1201

Celeron 857

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

91%

#1202

Celeron 925

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

91%

#1203

Core 2 Duo E8135

MSRP: $200|Avg: $15

89%

#1204

Core 2 Duo U7700

MSRP: $262|Avg: $10

89%

#1205

Core Duo T2400

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

88%

#1206

Core 2 Duo U7600

MSRP: $250|Avg: $5

88%

#1207

Pentium M 735

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Celeron N2808 (2014) utilizes 22 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon 3.20	Celeron N2808
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Gallatin (2003−2004) / 130 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon 3.20 (2003) relies on 130 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon 3.20	Celeron N2808
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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.

Xeon 3.20 Benchmark Check

Celeron N2808 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon 3.20 and Celeron N2808

Xeon 3.20

The Xeon 3.20 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Gallatin (2003−2004) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: PGA604. Thermal design power (TDP): 97 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 575 points. Launch price was $800.

Celeron N2808

The Celeron N2808 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.58 GHz, with boost up to 2.25 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 4.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 615 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Xeon 3.20 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Celeron N2808 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Celeron N2808 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon 3.20 versus 2.25 GHz on the Celeron N2808 — a 34.9% clock advantage for the Xeon 3.20. The Xeon 3.20 uses the Gallatin (2003−2004) architecture (130 nm), while the Celeron N2808 uses Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 3.20 scores 575 against the Celeron N2808's 615 — a 6.7% lead for the Celeron N2808. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Xeon 3.20 vs 0 kB on the Celeron N2808.

Feature	Xeon 3.20	Celeron N2808
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	2 / 2+100%
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz+42%	2.25 GHz
Base Clock	—	1.58 GHz
L3 Cache	2 MB	0 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB	512K (per core)
Process	130 nm	22 nm-83%
Architecture	Gallatin (2003−2004)	Bay Trail-M (2013−2014)
PassMark	575	615+7%

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon 3.20 uses the PGA604 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron N2808 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon 3.20	Celeron N2808
Socket	PGA604	FCBGA1170
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3L-1333
Max RAM Capacity	—	4 GB
RAM Channels	—	1
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	4

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon 3.20) / VT-x (Celeron N2808). The Celeron N2808 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Bay Trail)), while the Xeon 3.20 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron N2808 targets Mobile.