Xeon 5120 vs Celeron 1005M

Xeon 5120

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 1.87 GHz2006

Celeron 1005M

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.9 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon 5120

2 / 2

1,115

0.0%

Pentium D 830

Pentium T2370

Pentium T3400

Pentium Dual-Core E2200

1,116

+0.1%

Pentium D 830

Pentium T2370

Pentium T3400

Pentium Dual-Core E2200

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 5120 is positioned at rank 857 and the Celeron 1005M is on rank 1018, so the Xeon 5120 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 5120

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

19945%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

3766%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

3346%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

2585%

#484

EPYC 7773X

MSRP: $8800|Avg: $8800

100%

#485

Xeon Gold 6258R

MSRP: $3950|Avg: $1400

98%

#486

EPYC 9175F

MSRP: $4256|Avg: $3703

98%

#488

EPYC 9534

MSRP: $8803|Avg: $2999

97%

#489

EPYC 9654

MSRP: $11805|Avg: $5345

97%

#490

EPYC 7H12

MSRP: $6950|Avg: $1340

96%

#857

Xeon 5120

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

100%

#859

Xeon W3530

MSRP: $294|Avg: $10

100%

#861

Xeon W3520

MSRP: $284|Avg: $15

99%

#862

Xeon E3-1271 v3

MSRP: $727|Avg: $831

99%

#863

Xeon E5603

MSRP: $188|Avg: N/A

99%

#871

Xeon 6315P

MSRP: $1166|Avg: $160

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron 1005M

#1006

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2260%

#1007

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2227%

#1008

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2045%

#1009

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2035%

#1010

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2017%

#1012

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1948%

#1013

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1867%

#1014

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1864%

#1015

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1814%

#1018

Celeron 1005M

MSRP: $86|Avg: N/A

100%

#1019

Athlon 64 X2 TK-42

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

100%

#1020

Athlon Neo MV-40

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

98%

#1021

Core i7-4860EQ

MSRP: $434|Avg: $80

98%

#1022

Pentium SU2700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

98%

#1023

A4-1250

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

97%

#1025

Core i5-4200M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

96%

#1026

Celeron 1000M

MSRP: $86|Avg: N/A

96%

#1028

Celeron B840

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

95%

#1029

Celeron M 743

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

95%

#1030

Core i7-3612QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

95%

#1031

Pentium 967

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

94%

#1032

Core i5-4400E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $50

94%

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 1005M (2013) utilizes 22 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon 5120	Celeron 1005M
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($86)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Woodcrest (2006) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon 5120 (2006) relies on 65 nm technology and DDR2, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon 5120	Celeron 1005M
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+473%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($86)

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 5120 Benchmark Check

Celeron 1005M Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon 5120 and Celeron 1005M

Xeon 5120

The Xeon 5120 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Junho 2006 (19 years ago). It is based on the Woodcrest (2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.86 GHz, with boost up to 1.87 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 1,115 points. Launch price was $45.

Celeron 1005M

The Celeron 1005M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 July 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,116 points. Launch price was $86.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon 5120 and Celeron 1005M share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.87 GHz on the Xeon 5120 versus 1.9 GHz on the Celeron 1005M — a 1.6% clock advantage for the Celeron 1005M (base: 1.86 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Xeon 5120 uses the Woodcrest (2006) architecture (65 nm), while the Celeron 1005M uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 5120 scores 1,115 against the Celeron 1005M's 1,116 — a 0.1% lead for the Celeron 1005M. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Xeon 5120 vs 2 MB on the Celeron 1005M.

Feature	Xeon 5120	Celeron 1005M
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.87 GHz	1.9 GHz+2%
Base Clock	1.86 GHz	1.9 GHz+2%
L3 Cache	0 kB	2 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+700%	512 kB
Process	65 nm	22 nm-66%
Architecture	Woodcrest (2006)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	1,115	1,116
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	656
Geekbench 6 Single	—	350
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	607

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon 5120 uses the LGA771 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron 1005M uses PGA988 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon 5120	Celeron 1005M
Socket	LGA771	PGA988
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon 5120) / VT-x, VT-d (Celeron 1005M). The Celeron 1005M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge)), while the Xeon 5120 requires a dedicated GPU.