CPU
GPU
Xeon L5520
Celeron G4930T
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 L5520 is positioned at rank #832 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 L5520
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G4930T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon L5520 | Celeron G4930T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($42) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Gainestown (2009−2010) / 45 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon L5520 | Celeron G4930T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($42) |
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 L5520 and Celeron G4930T
Xeon L5520
The Xeon L5520 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 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.26 GHz, with boost up to 2.48 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 60 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,274 points. Launch price was $100.
Celeron G4930T
The Celeron G4930T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 2,287 points. Launch price was $42.
Processing Power
The Xeon L5520 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Celeron G4930T offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Xeon L5520 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.48 GHz on the Xeon L5520 versus 3 GHz on the Celeron G4930T — a 19% clock advantage for the Celeron G4930T (base: 2.26 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Xeon L5520 uses the Gainestown (2009−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron G4930T uses Coffee Lake (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon L5520 scores 2,274 against the Celeron G4930T's 2,287 — a 0.6% lead for the Celeron G4930T. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon L5520 vs 2 MB on the Celeron G4930T.
| Feature | Xeon L5520 | Celeron G4930T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.48 GHz | 3 GHz+21% |
| Base Clock | 2.26 GHz | 3 GHz+33% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+300% | 2 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512 kB+100% |
| Process | 45 nm | 14 nm-69% |
| Architecture | Gainestown (2009−2010) | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) |
| PassMark | 2,274 | 2,287 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 599 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 927 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon L5520 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron G4930T uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon L5520 | Celeron G4930T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon L5520) / VT-x (Celeron G4930T). The Celeron G4930T includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 610), while the Xeon L5520 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G4930T targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G4930T rivals Pentium G5420T.
| Feature | Xeon L5520 | Celeron G4930T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 610 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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