Xeon E5462 vs Celeron G5900T

Xeon E5462

4 Cores4 Thrd80 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2007

Celeron G5900T

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WW2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5462

4 / 4

2,213

+1.0%

2,192

0.0%

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Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Xeon E5462 is positioned at rank #955 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 E5462

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

32121%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

6065%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

5388%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

4163%

#529

Xeon Max 9480

MSRP: $12980|Avg: $12980

99%

#530

Xeon E5-2689 v4

MSRP: $2723|Avg: $100

97%

#531

EPYC 7543

MSRP: $10257|Avg: $468

95%

#532

Xeon Platinum 8368Q

MSRP: $7719|Avg: $7719

94%

#533

Xeon Gold 6250

MSRP: $3400|Avg: $2000

93%

#534

Xeon E5-2699 v4

MSRP: $4115|Avg: $400

93%

#955

Xeon E5462

MSRP: $342|Avg: $45

100%

#958

Xeon E5-4650 v2

MSRP: $1723|Avg: $48

98%

#959

Xeon E5-1620 v4

MSRP: $1166|Avg: $160

97%

#963

Xeon E5-2660

MSRP: $1329|Avg: $65

94%

#964

Xeon E5-2667 v3

MSRP: $2057|Avg: $150

94%

#966

Xeon E3110

MSRP: $214|Avg: $158

94%

#969

Xeon L3406

MSRP: $189|Avg: $30

90%

#970

Xeon E5-2687W v2

MSRP: $2112|Avg: $62

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron G5900T

#348

Athlon PRO 200GE

MSRP: $55|Avg: $81

107%

#349

Core i5-9600

MSRP: $224|Avg: $219

107%

#350

Core i3-8300

MSRP: $138|Avg: $136

107%

#351

Core i5-8500B

MSRP: $192|Avg: $192

106%

#352

Core i7-13700TE

MSRP: $390|Avg: $476

106%

#353

Core i9-11900T

MSRP: $439|Avg: $413

103%

#354

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200

103%

#355

Core i9-10900

MSRP: $483|Avg: $426

103%

#356

Ryzen Embedded V1605B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

102%

#357

Core i9-10900K

MSRP: $499|Avg: $500

102%

#358

Celeron G4930

MSRP: $42|Avg: $57

102%

#359

Ryzen 7 2700E

MSRP: $329|Avg: $329

102%

#360

Ryzen Embedded V2516

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

101%

#361

Ryzen Threadripper 9970X

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2442

101%

#362

Core i9-14901E

MSRP: $557|Avg: $689

100%

#363

Celeron G5900T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $50

100%

#364

Celeron G6900TE

MSRP: $53|Avg: $64

99%

#365

Core i5-8600T

MSRP: $213|Avg: $213

99%

#366

Celeron G4950

MSRP: $52|Avg: $63

98%

#367

Core i9-10900E

MSRP: $488|Avg: $450

98%

#368

Core i7-9700KF

MSRP: $374|Avg: $333

98%

#369

Core i5-8400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $179

95%

#370

Athlon 240GE

MSRP: $75|Avg: $110

95%

#371

Core 5 120UL

MSRP: $277|Avg: $270

89%

#372

Ryzen Embedded V3C14

MSRP: $305|Avg: $305

89%

#373

Core i7-9700T

MSRP: $323|Avg: $276

88%

#374

Core i9-13900TE

MSRP: $554|Avg: $554

85%

#375

Ryzen Embedded V2546

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

83%

#376

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $1399

81%

#377

Core i3-9100HL

MSRP: $225|Avg: $100

79%

#378

Core i9-12900TE

MSRP: $494|Avg: $664

79%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Celeron G5900T (2020) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2666, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5462	Celeron G5900T
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($45)	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Harpertown (2007−2008) / 45 nm)	✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5462 (2007) relies on 45 nm technology and **DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard**, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5462	Celeron G5900T
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+12%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($45)	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)

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.

Xeon E5462 Benchmark Check

Celeron G5900T Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5462 and Celeron G5900T

Xeon E5462

The Xeon E5462 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 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 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: 2,213 points. Launch price was $797.

Celeron G5900T

The Celeron G5900T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 2,192 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5462 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron G5900T offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Xeon E5462 has 2 more cores. The Xeon E5462 is built on the Harpertown (2007−2008) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E5462 scores 2,213 against the Celeron G5900T's 2,192 — a 1% lead for the Xeon E5462. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 363 vs 748, a 69.3% lead for the Celeron G5900T that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,239 vs 750 (49.2% advantage for the Xeon E5462). L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon E5462 vs 2 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Celeron G5900T.

Feature	Xeon E5462	Celeron G5900T
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.8 GHz	—
Base Clock	2.8 GHz	3.2 GHz+14%
L3 Cache	12 MB L2 Cache+500%	2 MB Intel® Smart Cache
L2 Cache	6 MB (total)	—
Process	45 nm	14 nm-69%
Architecture	Harpertown (2007−2008)	—
PassMark	2,213	2,192
Geekbench 6 Single	363	748+106%
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,239+65%	750

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5462 uses the LGA771 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron G5900T uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2 on the Xeon E5462 versus DDR4-2666 on the Celeron G5900T — the Celeron G5900T supports 66.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron G5900T supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: 5000P,3210,G31,P35 (Xeon E5462) and H410,B460,H470,Z490,H510,B560,H570,Z590 (Celeron G5900T).

Feature	Xeon E5462	Celeron G5900T
Socket	LGA771	LGA1200
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	DDR2	DDR4-2666+100%
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	128 GB+100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support VT-x virtualization. The Celeron G5900T includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 610), while the Xeon E5462 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon E5462 targets Server, Celeron G5900T targets Budget. Direct competitor: Xeon E5462 rivals Athlon 64 X2 4000+; Celeron G5900T rivals Pentium Gold G6400T.

Feature	Xeon E5462	Celeron G5900T
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	UHD Graphics 610
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x	VT-x
Target Use	Server	Budget

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Value Analysis

The Xeon E5462 launched at $342 MSRP, while the Celeron G5900T debuted at $42. At current prices ($45 vs $50), the Xeon E5462 is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5462 delivers 49.2 pts/$ vs 43.8 pts/$ for the Celeron G5900T — making the Xeon E5462 the 11.5% better value option.