Xeon 3.20 vs Celeron SU2300

Xeon 3.20

1 Cores1 Thrd97 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2003

Celeron SU2300

10 WW2009

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon 3.20

1 / 1

575

+5.5%

545

0.0%

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 SU2300 is on rank 1223, 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 SU2300

#1211

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

7209%

#1212

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

7103%

#1213

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

6521%

#1214

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

6491%

#1215

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

6432%

#1217

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

6211%

#1218

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

5956%

#1219

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

5946%

#1220

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

5786%

#1223

Celeron SU2300

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

100%

#1224

Core i5-560UM

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

100%

#1225

Core i7-660UM

MSRP: $317|Avg: N/A

99%

#1226

C-30

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

99%

#1228

Core i7-620UM

MSRP: $278|Avg: N/A

96%

#1230

Celeron 570

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

93%

#1231

Core i7-820QM

MSRP: $546|Avg: N/A

82%

#1233

Core Duo T2700

MSRP: $663|Avg: N/A

69%

#1235

Pentium SU4100

MSRP: $289|Avg: $15

58%

#1236

Core Solo T1400

MSRP: $200|Avg: $5

53%

#1237

Core i7-940XM

MSRP: $1096|Avg: N/A

51%

#1238

Core Solo T1350

MSRP: $200|Avg: $70

50%

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 SU2300 (2009) utilizes 45 nm technology and modern memory, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon 3.20	Celeron SU2300
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($10)	⚠️ Higher cost ($134)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Gallatin (2003−2004) / 130 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 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 SU2300
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1314%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($10)	⚠️ Higher cost ($134)

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 SU2300 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon 3.20 and Celeron SU2300

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 SU2300

The Celeron SU2300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 1.2 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: BGA956. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 545 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Xeon 3.20 is built on the Gallatin (2003−2004) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon 3.20 scores 575 against the Celeron SU2300's 545 — a 5.4% lead for the Xeon 3.20. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Xeon 3.20 vs 1 MB on the Celeron SU2300.

Feature	Xeon 3.20	Celeron SU2300
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	—
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz	—
Base Clock	—	1.2 GHz
L3 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB
L2 Cache	512 kB	—
Process	130 nm	45 nm-65%
Architecture	Gallatin (2003−2004)	—
PassMark	575+6%	545

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon 3.20 uses the PGA604 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron SU2300 uses BGA956 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon 3.20	Celeron SU2300
Socket	PGA604	BGA956
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0

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Value Analysis

The Xeon 3.20 launched at $851 MSRP, while the Celeron SU2300 debuted at $134. At current prices ($10 vs $134), the Xeon 3.20 is $124 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon 3.20 delivers 57.5 pts/$ vs 4.1 pts/$ for the Celeron SU2300 — making the Xeon 3.20 the 173.6% better value option.