Xeon L5240 vs Celeron N2840

Xeon L5240

40 WW2008

Celeron N2840

2 Cores2 Thrd7 WWMax: 2.58 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon L5240

1,337

+0.5%

1,331

0.0%

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 L5240 is positioned at rank 951 and the Celeron N2840 is on rank 157, so the Celeron N2840 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 L5240

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

31065%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

5865%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

5211%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

4026%

#529

Xeon Max 9480

MSRP: $12980|Avg: $12980

96%

#530

Xeon E5-2689 v4

MSRP: $2723|Avg: $100

94%

#531

EPYC 7543

MSRP: $10257|Avg: $468

92%

#532

Xeon Platinum 8368Q

MSRP: $7719|Avg: $7719

90%

#951

Xeon L5240

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#953

Xeon E5-1620

MSRP: $885|Avg: $70

99%

#955

Xeon E5462

MSRP: $342|Avg: $45

97%

#958

Xeon E5-4650 v2

MSRP: $1723|Avg: $48

95%

#959

Xeon E5-1620 v4

MSRP: $1166|Avg: $160

94%

#963

Xeon E5-2660

MSRP: $1329|Avg: $65

91%

#964

Xeon E5-2667 v3

MSRP: $2057|Avg: $150

91%

#966

Xeon E3110

MSRP: $214|Avg: $158

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron N2840

#42

Ryzen 9 9955HX3D

MSRP: $749|Avg: N/A

99%

#145

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

331%

#146

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

326%

#147

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

299%

#148

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

298%

#149

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

295%

#151

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

285%

#152

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

273%

#153

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

273%

#154

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

265%

#157

Celeron N2840

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#158

Core i5-3210M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $30

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Celeron N2840 (2014) utilizes 22 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon L5240	Celeron N2840
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon L5240 (2008) relies on 45 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon L5240	Celeron N2840
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 L5240 Benchmark Check

Celeron N2840 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon L5240 and Celeron N2840

Xeon L5240

The Xeon L5240 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 3 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 40 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,337 points. Launch price was $800.

Celeron N2840

The Celeron N2840 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.16 GHz, with boost up to 2.58 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 7.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,331 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Celeron N2840 is built on the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon L5240 scores 1,337 against the Celeron N2840's 1,331 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon L5240. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon L5240 vs 0 kB on the Celeron N2840.

Feature	Xeon L5240	Celeron N2840
Cores / Threads	—	2 / 2
Boost Clock	—	2.58 GHz
Base Clock	3 GHz+39%	2.16 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB L2 Cache	0 kB
L2 Cache	—	512K (per core)
Process	45 nm	22 nm-51%
Architecture	—	Bay Trail-M (2013−2014)
PassMark	1,337	1,331
Geekbench 6 Single	—	230
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	430

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon L5240 uses the LGA771 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron N2840 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon L5240	Celeron N2840
Socket	LGA771	FCBGA1170
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3L-1333
Max RAM Capacity	—	8 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	4

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon L5240) / VT-x (Celeron N2840). The Celeron N2840 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)), while the Xeon L5240 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron N2840 targets Netbook. Direct competitor: Celeron N2840 rivals AMD A6-6310.