Xeon 5150 vs Celeron 4305U

Xeon 5150

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 2.67 GHz2006

Celeron 4305U

2 Cores2 Thrd15 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon 5150

2 / 2

1,555

0.0%

1,562

+0.5%

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 5150 is positioned at rank 921 and the Celeron 4305U is on rank 109, so the Celeron 4305U 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 5150

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

26712%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

5044%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

4481%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

3462%

#518

Xeon E5-1680 v3

MSRP: $1723|Avg: $200

99%

#519

Xeon E5-2690 v3

MSRP: $2090|Avg: $85

99%

#520

Xeon 6780E

MSRP: $11350|Avg: $8513

98%

#521

Xeon E5-2697A v4

MSRP: $2891|Avg: $121

96%

#522

Xeon Gold 6134

MSRP: $2214|Avg: $378

96%

#523

Xeon Gold 6138T

MSRP: $2742|Avg: $400

95%

#524

Xeon E5-2676 V3

MSRP: $1800|Avg: $36

94%

#524

Xeon E7-4880 v2

MSRP: $6619|Avg: $185

94%

#921

Xeon 5150

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#924

Xeon E5-1660

MSRP: $1080|Avg: $29

99%

#931

Xeon E5-2660 v2

MSRP: $1393|Avg: $129

96%

#933

Xeon Silver 4112

MSRP: $885|Avg: $67

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron 4305U

#31

Ryzen 5 230

MSRP: $200|Avg: $190

97%

#97

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

282%

#98

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

278%

#99

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

255%

#100

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

254%

#101

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

251%

#103

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

243%

#104

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

233%

#105

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

232%

#106

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

226%

#109

Celeron 4305U

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

100%

#110

Celeron J1850

MSRP: $82|Avg: N/A

99%

#114

Core i3-4100M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $99

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 4305U (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon 5150	Celeron 4305U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($107)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Woodcrest (2006) / 65 nm)	✨ Modern (Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon 5150 (2006) relies on 65 nm technology and DDR2, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon 5150	Celeron 4305U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($107)

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 5150 Benchmark Check

Celeron 4305U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon 5150 and Celeron 4305U

Xeon 5150

The Xeon 5150 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 2.66 GHz, with boost up to 2.67 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: 1,555 points. Launch price was $16.

Celeron 4305U

The Celeron 4305U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 1,562 points. Launch price was $107.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon 5150 and Celeron 4305U share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.67 GHz on the Xeon 5150 versus 2.2 GHz on the Celeron 4305U — a 19.3% clock advantage for the Xeon 5150 (base: 2.66 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Xeon 5150 uses the Woodcrest (2006) architecture (65 nm), while the Celeron 4305U uses Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 5150 scores 1,555 against the Celeron 4305U's 1,562 — a 0.4% lead for the Celeron 4305U. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Xeon 5150 vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 4305U.

Feature	Xeon 5150	Celeron 4305U
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.67 GHz+21%	2.2 GHz
Base Clock	2.66 GHz+21%	2.2 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	2 MB (total)
L2 Cache	4 MB+1500%	256 kB (per core)
Process	65 nm	14 nm-78%
Architecture	Woodcrest (2006)	Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019)
PassMark	1,555	1,562

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon 5150 uses the LGA771 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron 4305U uses FCBGA1528 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon 5150	Celeron 4305U
Socket	LGA771	FCBGA1528
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	—	2133
Max RAM Capacity	—	64
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon 5150) / true (Celeron 4305U). The Celeron 4305U includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 610), while the Xeon 5150 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 4305U targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 4305U rivals Pentium Gold 5405U.