
Xeon E5335

Celeron J4005
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 J4005 is on rank 417, so the Celeron J4005 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5335
Performance Per Dollar Celeron J4005
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5335 | Celeron J4005 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Clovertown (2006−2007) / 65 nm) | ✨ Modern (Goldmont Plus (2017) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5335 | Celeron J4005 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 E5335 and Celeron J4005

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.

Celeron J4005
The Celeron J4005 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 December 2017 (7 years ago). It is based on the Goldmont Plus (2017) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,543 points. Launch price was $107.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5335 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron J4005 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Xeon E5335 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Xeon E5335 versus 2.7 GHz on the Celeron J4005 — a 29.8% clock advantage for the Celeron J4005 (base: 2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon E5335 uses the Clovertown (2006−2007) architecture (65 nm), while the Celeron J4005 uses Goldmont Plus (2017) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5335 scores 1,549 against the Celeron J4005's 1,543 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon E5335. L3 cache: 8 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon E5335 vs 4 MB on the Celeron J4005.
| Feature | Xeon E5335 | Celeron J4005 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz | 2.7 GHz+35% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB L2 Cache+100% | 4 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 4 MB (total) |
| Process | 65 nm | 14 nm-78% |
| Architecture | Clovertown (2006−2007) | Goldmont Plus (2017) |
| PassMark | 1,549 | 1,543 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 450 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 800 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5335 uses the LGA771 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron J4005 uses FCBGA1090 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5335 | Celeron J4005 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA771 | FCBGA1090 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 6 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5335) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Celeron J4005). The Celeron J4005 includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 600), while the Xeon E5335 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron J4005 targets Entry Level Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron J4005 rivals Ryzen Embedded R1102G.
| Feature | Xeon E5335 | Celeron J4005 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel UHD Graphics 600 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Entry Level Desktop |
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