Xeon E5-2403 v2 vs Celeron G5900
Xeon E5-2403 v2
Celeron G5900
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Xeon E5-2403 v2 is positioned at rank #747 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2403 v2
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G5900
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2403 v2 | Celeron G5900 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($61) | ✅ More affordable ($42) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2403 v2 | Celeron G5900 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+46%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($61) | ✅ More affordable ($42) |
Performance Check
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 E5-2403 v2 and Celeron G5900
Xeon E5-2403 v2
The Xeon E5-2403 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,672 points. Launch price was $223.
Celeron G5900
The Celeron G5900 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 58 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 2,682 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2403 v2 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron G5900 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Xeon E5-2403 v2 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Xeon E5-2403 v2 versus 3.4 GHz on the Celeron G5900 — a 61.5% clock advantage for the Celeron G5900 (base: 1.8 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Xeon E5-2403 v2 uses the Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Celeron G5900 uses Comet Lake (2020−2025) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2403 v2 scores 2,672 against the Celeron G5900's 2,682 — a 0.4% lead for the Celeron G5900. L3 cache: 10 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2403 v2 vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G5900.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2403 v2 | Celeron G5900 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.8 GHz | 3.4 GHz+89% |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz | 3.4 GHz+89% |
| L3 Cache | 10 MB (total)+400% | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm-36% |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) | Comet Lake (2020−2025) |
| PassMark | 2,672 | 2,682 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 850 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,600 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2403 v2 uses the LGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron G5900 uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the Xeon E5-2403 v2 versus DDR4-2666 on the Celeron G5900 — the Celeron G5900 supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon E5-2403 v2 supports up to 384 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 100% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 3 (Xeon E5-2403 v2) vs 2 (Celeron G5900). PCIe lanes: 24 (Xeon E5-2403 v2) vs 16 (Celeron G5900) — the Xeon E5-2403 v2 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2403 v2 | Celeron G5900 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1356 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR4-2666+33% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 384 GB+200% | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 3+50% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 24+50% | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E5-2403 v2) vs VT-x (Celeron G5900). The Celeron G5900 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 610), while the Xeon E5-2403 v2 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon E5-2403 v2 targets Server, Celeron G5900 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G5900 rivals Pentium Gold G6400.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2403 v2 | Celeron G5900 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 610 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x |
| Target Use | Server | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E5-2403 v2 launched at $192 MSRP, while the Celeron G5900 debuted at $50. At current prices ($61 vs $42), the Celeron G5900 is $19 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-2403 v2 delivers 43.8 pts/$ vs 63.9 pts/$ for the Celeron G5900 — making the Celeron G5900 the 37.3% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2403 v2 | Celeron G5900 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $192 | $50-74% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $61 | $42-31% |
| Performance per Dollar | 43.8 | 63.9+46% |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2020 |
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