Xeon W3503 vs Celeron 1005M
Xeon W3503
Celeron 1005M
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 W3503 is positioned at rank 978 and the Celeron 1005M is on rank 1018, so the Xeon W3503 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W3503
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 1005M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W3503 | Celeron 1005M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($86) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bloomfield (2008−2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W3503 | Celeron 1005M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($86) |
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 W3503 and Celeron 1005M
Xeon W3503
The Xeon W3503 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 March 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Bloomfield (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,125 points. Launch price was $65.
Celeron 1005M
The Celeron 1005M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 July 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,116 points. Launch price was $86.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon W3503 and Celeron 1005M share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Xeon W3503 versus 1.9 GHz on the Celeron 1005M — a 23.3% clock advantage for the Xeon W3503 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Xeon W3503 uses the Bloomfield (2008−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron 1005M uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W3503 scores 1,125 against the Celeron 1005M's 1,116 — a 0.8% lead for the Xeon W3503. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Xeon W3503 vs 2 MB on the Celeron 1005M.
| Feature | Xeon W3503 | Celeron 1005M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz+26% | 1.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz+26% | 1.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total)+100% | 2 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512 kB+100% |
| Process | 45 nm | 22 nm-51% |
| Architecture | Bloomfield (2008−2010) | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,125 | 1,116 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 656 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 350 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 607 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W3503 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron 1005M uses PGA988 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W3503 | Celeron 1005M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | PGA988 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon W3503) / VT-x, VT-d (Celeron 1005M). The Celeron 1005M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge)), while the Xeon W3503 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Xeon W3503 | Celeron 1005M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
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