Xeon 3065
VS
Celeron J4005

Xeon 3065 vs Celeron J4005

VS
Intel

Celeron J4005

2 Cores2 Thrd10 WWMax: 2.7 GHz2017

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 Xeon 3065 is positioned at rank 923 and the Celeron J4005 is on rank 417, so the Celeron J4005 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 3065

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
26885%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
5076%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
4510%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
3484%
#518
Xeon E5-1680 v3
MSRP: $1723|Avg: $200
100%
#519
Xeon E5-2690 v3
MSRP: $2090|Avg: $85
99%
#520
Xeon 6780E
MSRP: $11350|Avg: $8513
99%
#521
Xeon E5-2697A v4
MSRP: $2891|Avg: $121
97%
#522
Xeon Gold 6134
MSRP: $2214|Avg: $378
97%
#523
Xeon Gold 6138T
MSRP: $2742|Avg: $400
96%
#524
Xeon E5-2676 V3
MSRP: $1800|Avg: $36
95%
#524
Xeon E7-4880 v2
MSRP: $6619|Avg: $185
95%
#524
Xeon E5-2675 V3
MSRP: $1800|Avg: $100
95%
#923
Xeon 3065
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#924
Xeon E5-1660
MSRP: $1080|Avg: $29
100%
#931
Xeon E5-2660 v2
MSRP: $1393|Avg: $129
96%
#933
Xeon Silver 4112
MSRP: $885|Avg: $67
96%
#938
Xeon E5649
MSRP: $774|Avg: N/A
95%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron J4005

#1
Ryzen 9 7950X
MSRP: $194|Avg: $20
6061%
#2
Core i9-10900T
MSRP: $120|Avg: $5
5727%
#3
Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
MSRP: $423|Avg: $5
4158%
#4
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85
1253%
#5
Ryzen 9 9950X
MSRP: $649|Avg: $129
992%
#6
Ryzen 5 8400F
MSRP: $303|Avg: $55
868%
#7
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
MSRP: $299|Avg: $60
497%
#8
Ryzen 5 2600X
MSRP: $229|Avg: $55
491%
#9
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
447%
#10
Core Ultra 5 245KF
MSRP: $294|Avg: $189
447%
#11
Ryzen 5 5500
MSRP: $159|Avg: $85
442%
#12
Ryzen 5 3600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $80
430%
#13
Core i3-9100E
MSRP: $202|Avg: $30
424%
#14
Core Ultra 5 245K
MSRP: $319|Avg: $200
422%
#15
Core i3-8300T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $25
418%
#341
Ryzen Embedded V2748
MSRP: $309|Avg: $359
100%
#342
Core i3-9350K
MSRP: $184|Avg: $150
98%
#343
Athlon Gold PRO 3150G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
97%
#344
Core i9-9900
MSRP: $423|Avg: $330
96%
#345
Core i9-9980XE
MSRP: $1979|Avg: $593
96%
#417
Celeron J4005
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#419
Celeron G3900
MSRP: $42|Avg: $39
100%
#420
Celeron G1840
MSRP: $35|Avg: $30
99%
#421
Core i5-8400
MSRP: $182|Avg: $95
99%
#423
Phenom II X3 705e
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $69
98%
#427
Core 2 Duo E8500
MSRP: $26|Avg: $26
97%
#429
Xeon E5-2618L v4
MSRP: $779|Avg: $33
97%
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 J4005 (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightXeon 3065Celeron J4005
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm)
✨ Modern (Goldmont Plus (2017) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon 3065 (2007) relies on 65 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightXeon 3065Celeron J4005
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon 3065 and Celeron J4005

Intel

Xeon 3065

The Xeon 3065 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 2.33 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,545 points. Launch price was $800.

Intel

Celeron J4005

The Celeron J4005 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 December 2017 (7 years ago). It is based on the Goldmont Plus (2017) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,543 points. Launch price was $107.

Processing Power

The Celeron J4005 is built on the Goldmont Plus (2017) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon 3065 scores 1,545 against the Celeron J4005's 1,543 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon 3065. L3 cache: 4 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon 3065 vs 4 MB on the Celeron J4005.

FeatureXeon 3065Celeron J4005
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
Boost Clock
2.7 GHz
Base Clock
2.33 GHz+17%
2 GHz
L3 Cache
4 MB L2 Cache
4 MB
L2 Cache
4 MB (total)
Process
65 nm
14 nm-78%
Architecture
Goldmont Plus (2017)
PassMark
1,545
1,543
Geekbench 6 Single
450
Geekbench 6 Multi
800
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon 3065 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Celeron J4005 uses FCBGA1090 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon 3065Celeron J4005
Socket
LGA775
FCBGA1090
PCIe Generation
PCIe 5.0+67%
PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR4-2400
Max RAM Capacity
8 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
6
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon 3065) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Celeron J4005). The Celeron J4005 includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 600), while the Xeon 3065 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron J4005 targets Entry Level Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron J4005 rivals Ryzen Embedded R1102G.

FeatureXeon 3065Celeron J4005
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Intel UHD Graphics 600
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use
Entry Level Desktop