Xeon 5130 vs Celeron G465

Xeon 5130

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 2 GHz2006

Celeron G465

1 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 1.9 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon 5130

2 / 2

1,175

0.0%

1,185

+0.9%

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 5130 is positioned at rank 1005 and the Celeron G465 is on rank 867, so the Celeron G465 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 5130

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

55866%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

10548%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

9372%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

7240%

#539

Xeon Platinum 8280

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $2940

99%

#540

Xeon E7-8891 v3

MSRP: $6841|Avg: $418

85%

#541

Xeon E5-4669 v4

MSRP: $7007|Avg: $300

67%

#1005

Xeon 5130

MSRP: $316|Avg: $10

100%

#1007

Xeon E5-4640 v3

MSRP: $2859|Avg: $300

98%

#1008

Xeon E5440

MSRP: $690|Avg: $37

92%

#1009

Xeon E5-2643

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $50

91%

#1010

Xeon E5-2637

MSRP: $885|Avg: $40

90%

#1011

Xeon W3570

MSRP: $999|Avg: $15

88%

#1013

Xeon E5-4620

MSRP: $2141|Avg: $400

83%

#1014

Xeon E5-2680

MSRP: $3226|Avg: $40

77%

#1016

Xeon E5-4640

MSRP: $2725|Avg: N/A

69%

#1018

Xeon E5-4650

MSRP: $3616|Avg: $71

64%

#1019

Xeon E5-4655 v4

MSRP: $4616|Avg: N/A

63%

#1020

Xeon E5-4650L

MSRP: $3616|Avg: N/A

63%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron G465

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

18412%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

17398%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

12632%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

3805%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

3014%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2637%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1510%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1491%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1357%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1357%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1342%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1306%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1287%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1282%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1271%

#298

Core i9-7960X

MSRP: $1699|Avg: $185

97%

#867

Celeron G465

MSRP: $70|Avg: $37

100%

#868

Athlon II X4 630

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

100%

#869

A6-7400K

MSRP: $101|Avg: $43

98%

#870

Core i7-4765T

MSRP: $303|Avg: $50

98%

#871

Core i7-4770TE

MSRP: $303|Avg: $303

98%

#872

Core i5-4570T

MSRP: $195|Avg: $45

98%

#873

Athlon II X2 260u

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

97%

#875

A4-3420

MSRP: $65|Avg: $30

97%

#876

Core i5-5675R

MSRP: $339|Avg: $392

97%

#877

Pentium G3470

MSRP: $150|Avg: $130

96%

#878

Core i5-3335S

MSRP: $225|Avg: $30

96%

#879

Core i5-3470T

MSRP: $184|Avg: $35

96%

#881

Pentium G6960

MSRP: $89|Avg: $15

95%

#882

Core i5-2500T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $30

95%

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 G465 (2012) utilizes 32 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon 5130	Celeron G465
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($10)	⚠️ Higher cost ($37)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Woodcrest (2006) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon 5130 (2006) relies on 65 nm technology and DDR2, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon 5130	Celeron G465
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+267%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($10)	⚠️ Higher cost ($37)

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 5130 Benchmark Check

Celeron G465 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon 5130 and Celeron G465

Xeon 5130

The Xeon 5130 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 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 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: 1,175 points. Launch price was $16.

Celeron G465

The Celeron G465 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 1 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 1.5 MB. L2 cache: 256 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,185 points. Launch price was $80.

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Processing Power

The Xeon 5130 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Celeron G465 offers 1 cores / 2 threads — the Xeon 5130 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Xeon 5130 versus 1.9 GHz on the Celeron G465 — a 5.1% clock advantage for the Xeon 5130 (base: 2 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Xeon 5130 uses the Woodcrest (2006) architecture (65 nm), while the Celeron G465 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 5130 scores 1,175 against the Celeron G465's 1,185 — a 0.8% lead for the Celeron G465. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Xeon 5130 vs 1.5 MB on the Celeron G465.

Feature	Xeon 5130	Celeron G465
Cores / Threads	2 / 2+100%	1 / 2
Boost Clock	2 GHz+5%	1.9 GHz
Base Clock	2 GHz+5%	1.9 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	1.5 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+1500%	256 kB
Process	65 nm	32 nm-51%
Architecture	Woodcrest (2006)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	1,175	1,185
Geekbench 6 Single	—	300

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon 5130 uses the LGA771 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron G465 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon 5130	Celeron G465
Socket	LGA771	LGA1155
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1066
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon 5130) / VT-x (Celeron G465). The Celeron G465 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Xeon 5130 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G465 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G465 rivals Pentium G630.

Feature	Xeon 5130	Celeron G465
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x
Target Use	—	Budget

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Value Analysis

The Xeon 5130 launched at $316 MSRP, while the Celeron G465 debuted at $70. At current prices ($10 vs $37), the Xeon 5130 is $27 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon 5130 delivers 117.5 pts/$ vs 32.0 pts/$ for the Celeron G465 — making the Xeon 5130 the 114.3% better value option.