Xeon X5355 vs Celeron B710
Xeon X5355
Celeron B710
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 X5355 is positioned at rank 1032 and the Celeron B710 is on rank 811, so the Celeron B710 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5355
Performance Per Dollar Celeron B710
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X5355 | Celeron B710 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($4,000) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Clovertown (2006−2007) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X5355 | Celeron B710 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+40135%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($4,000) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
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 X5355 and Celeron B710
Xeon X5355
The Xeon X5355 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 November 2006 (19 years ago). It is based on the Clovertown (2006−2007) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.66 GHz, with boost up to 0.67 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard. Passmark benchmark score: 2,039 points. Launch price was $1,172.
Celeron B710
The Celeron B710 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 June 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,051 points. Launch price was $70.
Processing Power
The Xeon X5355 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron B710 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Xeon X5355 has 3 more cores. Boost clocks reach 0.67 GHz on the Xeon X5355 versus 1.6 GHz on the Celeron B710 — a 81.9% clock advantage for the Celeron B710 (base: 2.66 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Xeon X5355 uses the Clovertown (2006−2007) architecture (65 nm), while the Celeron B710 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon X5355 scores 2,039 against the Celeron B710's 2,051 — a 0.6% lead for the Celeron B710. L3 cache: 8 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon X5355 vs 1.5 MB (total) on the Celeron B710.
| Feature | Xeon X5355 | Celeron B710 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+300% | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 0.67 GHz | 1.6 GHz+139% |
| Base Clock | 2.66 GHz+66% | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB L2 Cache+433% | 1.5 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB (total)+1500% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 65 nm | 32 nm-51% |
| Architecture | Clovertown (2006−2007) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 2,039 | 2,051 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 231 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 196 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X5355 uses the LGA771 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron B710 uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon X5355 | Celeron B710 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA771 | PGA988 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon X5355) / VT-x (Celeron B710). The Celeron B710 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Xeon X5355 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron B710 targets Laptop. Direct competitor: Celeron B710 rivals Pentium 967.
| Feature | Xeon X5355 | Celeron B710 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Laptop |
Value Analysis
The Xeon X5355 launched at $4491 MSRP, while the Celeron B710 debuted at $86. At current prices ($4000 vs $10), the Celeron B710 is $3990 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon X5355 delivers 0.5 pts/$ vs 205.1 pts/$ for the Celeron B710 — making the Celeron B710 the 199% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon X5355 | Celeron B710 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4491 | $86-98% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $4000 | $10-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.5 | 205.1+40920% |
| Release Date | 2006 | 2011 |
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