Xeon E5335
VS
Celeron G1610

Xeon E5335 vs Celeron G1610

Intel

Xeon E5335

4 Cores4 Thrd80 WWMax: 2 GHz2006
VS
Intel

Celeron G1610

2 Cores2 Thrd55 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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 E5335 is positioned at rank 922 and the Celeron G1610 is on rank 531, so the Celeron G1610 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 E5335

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
26816%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
5063%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
4498%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
3475%
#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
99%
#521
Xeon E5-2697A v4
MSRP: $2891|Avg: $121
97%
#522
Xeon Gold 6134
MSRP: $2214|Avg: $378
96%
#523
Xeon Gold 6138T
MSRP: $2742|Avg: $400
96%
#524
Xeon E5-2676 V3
MSRP: $1800|Avg: $36
94%
#524
Xeon E7-4880 v2
MSRP: $6619|Avg: $185
94%
#524
Xeon E5-2675 V3
MSRP: $1800|Avg: $100
94%
#922
Xeon E5335
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 G1610

#1
Ryzen 9 7950X
MSRP: $194|Avg: $20
8448%
#2
Core i9-10900T
MSRP: $120|Avg: $5
7982%
#3
Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
MSRP: $423|Avg: $5
5796%
#4
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85
1746%
#5
Ryzen 9 9950X
MSRP: $649|Avg: $129
1383%
#6
Ryzen 5 8400F
MSRP: $303|Avg: $55
1210%
#7
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
MSRP: $299|Avg: $60
693%
#8
Ryzen 5 2600X
MSRP: $229|Avg: $55
684%
#9
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
623%
#10
Core Ultra 5 245KF
MSRP: $294|Avg: $189
623%
#11
Ryzen 5 5500
MSRP: $159|Avg: $85
616%
#12
Ryzen 5 3600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $80
599%
#13
Core i3-9100E
MSRP: $202|Avg: $30
591%
#14
Core Ultra 5 245K
MSRP: $319|Avg: $200
588%
#15
Core i3-8300T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $25
583%
#375
Ryzen Embedded V2546
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
99%
#376
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $1399
96%
#377
Core i3-9100HL
MSRP: $225|Avg: $100
94%
#531
Celeron G1610
MSRP: $42|Avg: $5
100%
#532
Core i3-7100
MSRP: $117|Avg: $40
100%
#533
Celeron G1620T
MSRP: $42|Avg: $15
99%
#536
Pentium G4400T
MSRP: $64|Avg: $75
98%
#539
Athlon X4 850
MSRP: $77|Avg: $20
97%
#541
FX-6350
MSRP: $132|Avg: $55
95%
#542
Celeron G470
MSRP: $35|Avg: $10
95%
#543
Pentium G3220
MSRP: $54|Avg: $15
95%
#545
Athlon 5370
MSRP: $55|Avg: $15
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 G1610 (2012) utilizes 22 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightXeon E5335Celeron G1610
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($5)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Clovertown (2006−2007) / 65 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5335 (2006) relies on 65 nm technology and **DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard**, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightXeon E5335Celeron G1610
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($5)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5335 and Celeron G1610

Intel

Xeon E5335

The Xeon E5335 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Clovertown (2006−2007) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard. Passmark benchmark score: 1,549 points. Launch price was $800.

Intel

Celeron G1610

The Celeron G1610 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 December 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,550 points. Launch price was $388.

Processing Power

The Xeon E5335 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron G1610 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Xeon E5335 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Xeon E5335 versus 2.6 GHz on the Celeron G1610 — a 26.1% clock advantage for the Celeron G1610 (base: 2 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Xeon E5335 uses the Clovertown (2006−2007) architecture (65 nm), while the Celeron G1610 uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5335 scores 1,549 against the Celeron G1610's 1,550 — a 0.1% lead for the Celeron G1610. L3 cache: 8 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon E5335 vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G1610.

FeatureXeon E5335Celeron G1610
Cores / Threads
4 / 4+100%
2 / 2
Boost Clock
2 GHz
2.6 GHz+30%
Base Clock
2 GHz
2.6 GHz+30%
L3 Cache
8 MB L2 Cache+300%
2 MB (total)
L2 Cache
4 MB (total)+1500%
256 kB (per core)
Process
65 nm
22 nm-66%
Architecture
Clovertown (2006−2007)
Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark
1,549
1,550
Geekbench 6 Single
456
Geekbench 6 Multi
778
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5335 uses the LGA771 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron G1610 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon E5335Celeron G1610
Socket
LGA771
LGA1155
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0
PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed
DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity
32 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
16
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5335) / VT-x (Celeron G1610). The Celeron G1610 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge)), while the Xeon E5335 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G1610 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G1610 rivals Pentium G2020.

FeatureXeon E5335Celeron G1610
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge)
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
VT-x
Target Use
Budget