Xeon W3505 vs Celeron J1900
Xeon W3505
Celeron J1900
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 W3505 is positioned at rank 970 and the Celeron J1900 is on rank 216, so the Celeron J1900 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W3505
Performance Per Dollar Celeron J1900
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W3505 | Celeron J1900 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bloomfield (2008−2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-D (2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W3505 | Celeron J1900 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 W3505 and Celeron J1900
Xeon W3505
The Xeon W3505 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Bloomfield (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.53 GHz, with boost up to 0.53 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: 1,163 points. Launch price was $800.
Celeron J1900
The Celeron J1900 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 November 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-D (2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.42 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,152 points. Launch price was $82.
Processing Power
The Xeon W3505 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Celeron J1900 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Celeron J1900 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 0.53 GHz on the Xeon W3505 versus 2.42 GHz on the Celeron J1900 — a 128.1% clock advantage for the Celeron J1900 (base: 2.53 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon W3505 uses the Bloomfield (2008−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron J1900 uses Bay Trail-D (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W3505 scores 1,163 against the Celeron J1900's 1,152 — a 1% lead for the Xeon W3505. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Xeon W3505 vs 2 MB L2 Cache on the Celeron J1900.
| Feature | Xeon W3505 | Celeron J1900 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 0.53 GHz | 2.42 GHz+357% |
| Base Clock | 2.53 GHz+26% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total)+100% | 2 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 2 MB+700% |
| Process | 45 nm | 22 nm-51% |
| Architecture | Bloomfield (2008−2010) | Bay Trail-D (2013) |
| PassMark | 1,163 | 1,152 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W3505 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron J1900 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W3505 | Celeron J1900 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | 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 |
Advanced Features
The Celeron J1900 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics), while the Xeon W3505 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Xeon W3505 | Celeron J1900 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics |
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