CPU
GPU
Xeon L7455
Celeron N4120
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 L7455 is positioned at rank 793 and the Celeron N4120 is on rank 1239, so the Xeon L7455 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon L7455
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N4120
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon L7455 | Celeron N4120 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) | ✨ Modern (Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon L7455 | Celeron N4120 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 L7455 and Celeron N4120
Xeon L7455
The Xeon L7455 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 2.13 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA604. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,494 points. Launch price was $800.
Celeron N4120
The Celeron N4120 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,463 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Celeron N4120 is built on the Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon L7455 scores 2,494 against the Celeron N4120's 2,463 — a 1.3% lead for the Xeon L7455. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon L7455 vs 4 MB on the Celeron N4120.
| Feature | Xeon L7455 | Celeron N4120 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | — | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | — | 2.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.13 GHz+94% | 1.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB L2 Cache+200% | 4 MB |
| L2 Cache | — | 4 MB |
| Process | 45 nm | 14 nm-69% |
| Architecture | — | Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) |
| PassMark | 2,494+1% | 2,463 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon L7455 uses the PGA604 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron N4120 uses FCBGA1090 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon L7455 | Celeron N4120 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA604 | FCBGA1090 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
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