Xeon X5272 vs Celeron N4000
Xeon X5272
Celeron N4000
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 X5272 is positioned at rank 1029 and the Celeron N4000 is on rank 126, so the Celeron N4000 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5272
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N4000
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X5272 | Celeron N4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($76) | ✅ More affordable ($30) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) | ✨ Modern (Goldmont Plus (2017) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X5272 | Celeron N4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+157%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($76) | ✅ More affordable ($30) |
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 X5272 and Celeron N4000
Xeon X5272
The Xeon X5272 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,451 points. Launch price was $800.
Celeron N4000
The Celeron N4000 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 December 2017 (7 years ago). It is based on the Goldmont Plus (2017) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,472 points. Launch price was $107.
Processing Power
The Celeron N4000 is built on the Goldmont Plus (2017) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon X5272 scores 1,451 against the Celeron N4000's 1,472 — a 1.4% lead for the Celeron N4000. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon X5272 vs 4 MB on the Celeron N4000.
| Feature | Xeon X5272 | Celeron N4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | — | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | — | 2.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz+209% | 1.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB L2 Cache+50% | 4 MB |
| L2 Cache | — | 4 MB |
| Process | 45 nm | 14 nm-69% |
| Architecture | — | Goldmont Plus (2017) |
| PassMark | 1,451 | 1,472+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X5272 uses the LGA771 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron N4000 uses FCBGA1090 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon X5272 | Celeron N4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA771 | FCBGA1090 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 4 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (Xeon X5272) / not specified (Celeron N4000). Primary use case: Xeon X5272 targets Server.
| Feature | Xeon X5272 | Celeron N4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
| Target Use | Server | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon X5272 launched at $1172 MSRP, while the Celeron N4000 debuted at $107. At current prices ($76 vs $30), the Celeron N4000 is $46 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon X5272 delivers 19.1 pts/$ vs 49.1 pts/$ for the Celeron N4000 — making the Celeron N4000 the 88% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon X5272 | Celeron N4000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1172 | $107-91% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $76 | $30-61% |
| Performance per Dollar | 19.1 | 49.1+157% |
| Release Date | 2007 | 2017 |
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