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Xeon E5502
Celeron G1630
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 E5502 is positioned at rank 893 and the Celeron G1630 is on rank 495, so the Celeron G1630 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5502
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G1630
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5502 | Celeron G1630 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($39) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Gainestown (2009−2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5502 | Celeron G1630 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+672%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($39) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
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 E5502 and Celeron G1630
Xeon E5502
The Xeon E5502 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 March 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Gainestown (2009−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.86 GHz, with boost up to 1.87 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,725 points. Launch price was $95.
Celeron G1630
The Celeron G1630 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 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: 1,707 points. Launch price was $80.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon E5502 and Celeron G1630 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.87 GHz on the Xeon E5502 versus 2.8 GHz on the Celeron G1630 — a 39.8% clock advantage for the Celeron G1630 (base: 1.86 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Xeon E5502 uses the Gainestown (2009−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron G1630 uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5502 scores 1,725 against the Celeron G1630's 1,707 — a 1% lead for the Xeon E5502. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 200 vs 386, a 63.5% lead for the Celeron G1630 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 800 vs 635 (23% advantage for the Xeon E5502). L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Xeon E5502 vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G1630.
| Feature | Xeon E5502 | Celeron G1630 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.87 GHz | 2.8 GHz+50% |
| Base Clock | 1.86 GHz | 2.8 GHz+51% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total)+100% | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 22 nm-51% |
| Architecture | Gainestown (2009−2010) | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,725+1% | 1,707 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 200 | 386+93% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 800+26% | 635 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5502 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron G1630 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-800 memory speed. The Xeon E5502 supports up to 144 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 127.3% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 3 (Xeon E5502) vs 2 (Celeron G1630). PCIe lanes: 32 (Xeon E5502) vs 16 (Celeron G1630) — the Xeon E5502 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel 5500,Intel 5520,Intel X58 (Xeon E5502) and H61,B75,H77,Z77 (Celeron G1630).
| Feature | Xeon E5502 | Celeron G1630 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-800 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 144 GB+350% | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 3+50% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 32+100% | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: true (Xeon E5502) vs VT-x (Celeron G1630). The Celeron G1630 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge)), while the Xeon E5502 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G1630 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G1630 rivals Pentium G2030.
| Feature | Xeon E5502 | Celeron G1630 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E5502 launched at $188 MSRP, while the Celeron G1630 debuted at $42. At current prices ($39 vs $5), the Celeron G1630 is $34 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5502 delivers 44.2 pts/$ vs 341.4 pts/$ for the Celeron G1630 — making the Celeron G1630 the 154.1% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E5502 | Celeron G1630 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $188 | $42-78% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $39 | $5-87% |
| Performance per Dollar | 44.2 | 341.4+672% |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2013 |
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