CPU
GPU
Xeon E5506
Celeron N3450
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 E5506 is positioned at rank 875 and the Celeron N3450 is on rank 122, so the Celeron N3450 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5506
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N3450
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5506 | Celeron N3450 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 🛑 Legacy (Apollo Lake (2014−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5506 | Celeron N3450 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5506 and Celeron N3450
Xeon E5506
The Xeon E5506 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 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.13 GHz, with boost up to 0.13 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: 1,961 points. Launch price was $43.
Celeron N3450
The Celeron N3450 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 August 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Apollo Lake (2014−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1296. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,981 points. Launch price was $107.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon E5506 and Celeron N3450 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 0.13 GHz on the Xeon E5506 versus 2.2 GHz on the Celeron N3450 — a 177.7% clock advantage for the Celeron N3450 (base: 2.13 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The Xeon E5506 uses the Gainestown (2009−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron N3450 uses Apollo Lake (2014−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5506 scores 1,961 against the Celeron N3450's 1,981 — a 1% lead for the Celeron N3450. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Xeon E5506 vs 0 kB on the Celeron N3450.
| Feature | Xeon E5506 | Celeron N3450 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 0.13 GHz | 2.2 GHz+1592% |
| Base Clock | 2.13 GHz+94% | 1.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 2 MB+700% |
| Process | 45 nm | 14 nm-69% |
| Architecture | Gainestown (2009−2010) | Apollo Lake (2014−2016) |
| PassMark | 1,961 | 1,981+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5506 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron N3450 uses FCBGA1296 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5506 | Celeron N3450 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | FCBGA1296 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | 2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 8 |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 6 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5506) / true (Celeron N3450). The Celeron N3450 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 500), while the Xeon E5506 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Celeron N3450 rivals AMD A4-9120.
| Feature | Xeon E5506 | Celeron N3450 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics 500 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
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