Xeon X5270 vs Celeron 1017U
Xeon X5270
Celeron 1017U
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 X5270 is positioned at rank 928 and the Celeron 1017U is on rank 975, so the Xeon X5270 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5270
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 1017U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X5270 | Celeron 1017U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X5270 | Celeron 1017U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X5270 and Celeron 1017U
Xeon X5270
The Xeon X5270 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,524 points. Launch price was $800.
Celeron 1017U
The Celeron 1017U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,508 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Celeron 1017U is built on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon X5270 scores 1,524 against the Celeron 1017U's 1,508 — a 1.1% lead for the Xeon X5270. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon X5270 vs 2 MB on the Celeron 1017U.
| Feature | Xeon X5270 | Celeron 1017U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | — | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | — | 1.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+119% | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB L2 Cache+200% | 2 MB |
| L2 Cache | — | 512 kB |
| Process | 45 nm | 22 nm-51% |
| Architecture | — | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,524+1% | 1,508 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X5270 uses the LGA771 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron 1017U uses BGA1023 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon X5270 | Celeron 1017U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA771 | BGA1023 |
| 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
The Celeron 1017U includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge)), while the Xeon X5270 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Xeon X5270 | Celeron 1017U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) |
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