Xeon 3065 vs Celeron N4020C

Xeon 3065

65 WW2007

Celeron N4020C

2 Cores2 Thrd6 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2021

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon 3065

1,545

+0.5%

1,537

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 3065 is positioned at rank 923 and the Celeron N4020C is on rank 575, so the Celeron N4020C 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

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

26885%

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 N4020C

#179

Core i7-1260P

MSRP: $432|Avg: $432

100%

#563

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

763%

#564

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

752%

#565

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

691%

#566

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

687%

#567

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

681%

#569

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

658%

#570

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

631%

#571

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

630%

#572

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

613%

#575

Celeron N4020C

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#583

Processor N100

MSRP: $128|Avg: $100

99%

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 N4020C (2021) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4/LPDDR4 up to 2400 MT/s, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon 3065	Celeron N4020C
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 (Legacy / 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.

Insight	Xeon 3065	Celeron N4020C
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.

Xeon 3065 Benchmark Check

Celeron N4020C Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon 3065 and Celeron N4020C

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.

Celeron N4020C

The Celeron N4020C is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4/LPDDR4 up to 2400 MT/s. Passmark benchmark score: 1,537 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

In PassMark, the Xeon 3065 scores 1,545 against the Celeron N4020C's 1,537 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon 3065. L3 cache: 4 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon 3065 vs 4 MB on the Celeron N4020C.

Feature	Xeon 3065	Celeron N4020C
Cores / Threads	—	2 / 2
Boost Clock	—	2.8 GHz
Base Clock	2.33 GHz+112%	1.1 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB L2 Cache	4 MB
Process	65 nm	14 nm-78%
PassMark	1,545	1,537

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon 3065 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Celeron N4020C uses FCBGA1090 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.