Xeon W3580 vs Celeron G6900T
Xeon W3580
Celeron G6900T
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 W3580 is positioned at rank #797 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 W3580
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G6900T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W3580 | Celeron G6900T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($30) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bloomfield (2008−2010) / 45 nm) | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W3580 | Celeron G6900T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+65%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($30) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
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 W3580 and Celeron G6900T
Xeon W3580
The Xeon W3580 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 9 August 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Bloomfield (2008−2010) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.33 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 8 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: 3,638 points. Launch price was $215.
Celeron G6900T
The Celeron G6900T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 3,668 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Xeon W3580 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Celeron G6900T offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Xeon W3580 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Xeon W3580 versus 2.8 GHz on the Celeron G6900T — a 25% clock advantage for the Xeon W3580 (base: 3.33 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Xeon W3580 uses the Bloomfield (2008−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron G6900T uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W3580 scores 3,638 against the Celeron G6900T's 3,668 — a 0.8% lead for the Celeron G6900T. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon W3580 vs 4 MB (total) on the Celeron G6900T.
| Feature | Xeon W3580 | Celeron G6900T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz+29% | 2.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.33 GHz+19% | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+100% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+400% |
| Process | 45 nm | Intel 7 nm-84% |
| Architecture | Bloomfield (2008−2010) | Alder Lake-S (2022) |
| PassMark | 3,638 | 3,668 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,400 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 2,450 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W3580 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron G6900T uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W3580 | Celeron G6900T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 5.0+150% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon W3580) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Celeron G6900T). The Celeron G6900T includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 710), while the Xeon W3580 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G6900T targets Low Power Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron G6900T rivals Pentium Gold G7400T.
| Feature | Xeon W3580 | Celeron G6900T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel UHD Graphics 710 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Low Power Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W3580 launched at $294 MSRP, while the Celeron G6900T debuted at $42. At current prices ($30 vs $50), the Xeon W3580 is $20 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W3580 delivers 121.3 pts/$ vs 73.4 pts/$ for the Celeron G6900T — making the Xeon W3580 the 49.2% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W3580 | Celeron G6900T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $294 | $42-86% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-40% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 121.3+65% | 73.4 |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2022 |
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