Xeon X3480 vs Celeron N5100

Xeon X3480

4 Cores8 Thrd95 WWMax: 3.73 GHz2010

Celeron N5100

4 Cores4 Thrd6 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2021

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon X3480

4 / 8

3,327

+0.7%

3,305

0.0%

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 X3480 is positioned at rank 981 and the Celeron N5100 is on rank 183, so the Celeron N5100 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon X3480

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

38203%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

7213%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

6408%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

4951%

#981

Xeon X3480

MSRP: $612|Avg: $48

100%

#982

Xeon E5-2687W

MSRP: $1885|Avg: $70

98%

#983

Xeon E5-4610

MSRP: $1219|Avg: $50

97%

#985

Xeon X7550

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $1400

97%

#986

Xeon E7540

MSRP: $1980|Avg: $146

96%

#987

Xeon E7530

MSRP: $1391|Avg: $146

96%

#988

Xeon E5-4627 v4

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $200

95%

#989

Xeon E5-4627 v3

MSRP: $2225|Avg: $200

94%

#990

Xeon X5660

MSRP: $1219|Avg: $10

90%

#991

Xeon E5-2667

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $31

88%

#992

Xeon E5-2690

MSRP: $2057|Avg: $150

87%

#993

Xeon E3-1565L v5

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $120

87%

#994

Xeon L5640

MSRP: $996|Avg: N/A

86%

#995

Xeon E5-4627 v2

MSRP: $2061|Avg: $70

84%

#996

Xeon L5335

MSRP: $380|Avg: $18

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron N5100

#49

Core i9-12900HX

MSRP: $606|Avg: N/A

100%

#171

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

355%

#172

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

350%

#173

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

321%

#174

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

320%

#175

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

317%

#177

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

306%

#178

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

293%

#179

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

293%

#180

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

285%

#183

Celeron N5100

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#193

Pentium Gold 4417U

MSRP: $161|Avg: N/A

98%

#195

Atom N475

MSRP: $75|Avg: N/A

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Celeron N5100 (2021) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon X3480	Celeron N5100
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($48)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Lynnfield (2009−2010) / 45 nm)	✨ Modern (Jasper Lake (2021) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon X3480 (2010) relies on 45 nm technology and DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon X3480	Celeron N5100
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($48)	✅ More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Xeon X3480 Benchmark Check

Celeron N5100 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon X3480 and Celeron N5100

Xeon X3480

The Xeon X3480 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 May 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Lynnfield (2009−2010) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.06 GHz, with boost up to 3.73 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1156. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 3,327 points. Launch price was $612.

Celeron N5100

The Celeron N5100 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Jasper Lake (2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.5 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1338. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,305 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Xeon X3480 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Celeron N5100's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.73 GHz on the Xeon X3480 versus 2.8 GHz on the Celeron N5100 — a 28.5% clock advantage for the Xeon X3480 (base: 3.06 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The Xeon X3480 uses the Lynnfield (2009−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron N5100 uses Jasper Lake (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon X3480 scores 3,327 against the Celeron N5100's 3,305 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon X3480. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon X3480 vs 4 MB (total) on the Celeron N5100.

Feature	Xeon X3480	Celeron N5100
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 4
Boost Clock	3.73 GHz+33%	2.8 GHz
Base Clock	3.06 GHz+178%	1.1 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+100%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	1.5 MB (total)+500%
Process	45 nm	10 nm-78%
Architecture	Lynnfield (2009−2010)	Jasper Lake (2021)
PassMark	3,327	3,305

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon X3480 uses the LGA1156 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron N5100 uses BGA1338 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.