Xeon E5-2407 v2 vs Celeron N5100
Xeon E5-2407 v2
Celeron N5100
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 E5-2407 v2 is positioned at rank 774 and the Celeron N5100 is on rank 183, so the Celeron N5100 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2407 v2
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N5100
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2407 v2 | Celeron N5100 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($39) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Jasper Lake (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2407 v2 | Celeron N5100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($39) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 E5-2407 v2 and Celeron N5100
Xeon E5-2407 v2
The Xeon E5-2407 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 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 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: 3,272 points. Launch price was $476.
Celeron N5100
The Celeron N5100 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Jasper Lake (2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.5 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1338. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,305 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon E5-2407 v2 and Celeron N5100 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Xeon E5-2407 v2 versus 2.8 GHz on the Celeron N5100 — a 15.4% clock advantage for the Celeron N5100 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The Xeon E5-2407 v2 uses the Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Celeron N5100 uses Jasper Lake (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2407 v2 scores 3,272 against the Celeron N5100's 3,305 — a 1% lead for the Celeron N5100. L3 cache: 10 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2407 v2 vs 4 MB (total) on the Celeron N5100.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2407 v2 | Celeron N5100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.8 GHz+17% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz+118% | 1.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 10 MB (total)+150% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 1.5 MB (total)+500% |
| Process | 22 nm | 10 nm-55% |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) | Jasper Lake (2021) |
| PassMark | 3,272 | 3,305+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2407 v2 uses the LGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron N5100 uses BGA1338 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2407 v2 | Celeron N5100 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1356 | BGA1338 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
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