Xeon E5503 vs Celeron N4500
Xeon E5503
Celeron N4500
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 E5503 is positioned at rank #895 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 E5503
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5503 | Celeron N4500 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Gainestown (2009−2010) / 45 nm) | ✨ Modern (Jasper Lake (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5503 | Celeron N4500 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 E5503 and Celeron N4500
Xeon E5503
The Xeon E5503 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Gainestown (2009−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 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: 1,815 points. Launch price was $287.
Celeron N4500
The Celeron N4500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Jasper Lake (2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.5 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1338. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,817 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon E5503 and Celeron N4500 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Xeon E5503 versus 2.8 GHz on the Celeron N4500 — a 33.3% clock advantage for the Celeron N4500 (base: 2 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The Xeon E5503 uses the Gainestown (2009−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron N4500 uses Jasper Lake (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5503 scores 1,815 against the Celeron N4500's 1,817 — a 0.1% lead for the Celeron N4500. Both processors carry 4 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Xeon E5503 | Celeron N4500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz | 2.8 GHz+40% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz+82% | 1.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 1.5 MB (total)+500% |
| Process | 45 nm | 10 nm-78% |
| Architecture | Gainestown (2009−2010) | Jasper Lake (2021) |
| PassMark | 1,815 | 1,817 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5503 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron N4500 uses BGA1338 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5503 | Celeron N4500 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | BGA1338 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 4.0+100% |
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