Xeon E5440 vs Celeron G4900
Xeon E5440
Celeron G4900
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. The Xeon E5440 is positioned at rank #1008 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 E5440
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G4900
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5440 | Celeron G4900 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($37) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($85) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Harpertown (2007−2008) / 45 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5440 | Celeron G4900 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+129%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($37) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($85) |
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 E5440 and Celeron G4900
Xeon E5440
The Xeon E5440 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 November 2007 (18 years ago). It is based on the Harpertown (2007−2008) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.83 GHz, with boost up to 0.83 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 6 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard. Passmark benchmark score: 2,367 points. Launch price was $690.
Celeron G4900
The Celeron G4900 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 54 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 2,370 points. Launch price was $42.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5440 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron G4900 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Xeon E5440 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 0.83 GHz on the Xeon E5440 versus 3.1 GHz on the Celeron G4900 — a 115.5% clock advantage for the Celeron G4900 (base: 2.83 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Xeon E5440 uses the Harpertown (2007−2008) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron G4900 uses Coffee Lake (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5440 scores 2,367 against the Celeron G4900's 2,370 — a 0.1% lead for the Celeron G4900. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon E5440 vs 6 MB (total) on the Celeron G4900.
| Feature | Xeon E5440 | Celeron G4900 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 0.83 GHz | 3.1 GHz+273% |
| Base Clock | 2.83 GHz | 3.1 GHz+10% |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB L2 Cache+100% | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB (total)+2300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 14 nm-69% |
| Architecture | Harpertown (2007−2008) | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) |
| PassMark | 2,367 | 2,370 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 850 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,550 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5440 uses the LGA771 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron G4900 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5440 | Celeron G4900 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA771 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5440) / VT-x (Celeron G4900). The Celeron G4900 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 610), while the Xeon E5440 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G4900 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G4900 rivals Pentium G5400.
| Feature | Xeon E5440 | Celeron G4900 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 610 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E5440 launched at $690 MSRP, while the Celeron G4900 debuted at $42. At current prices ($37 vs $85), the Xeon E5440 is $48 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5440 delivers 64.0 pts/$ vs 27.9 pts/$ for the Celeron G4900 — making the Xeon E5440 the 78.6% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E5440 | Celeron G4900 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $690 | $42-94% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $37-56% | $85 |
| Performance per Dollar | 64.0+129% | 27.9 |
| Release Date | 2007 | 2018 |
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