CPU
GPU
Xeon X5472
Celeron G4900T
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 X5472 is positioned at rank #835 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 X5472
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G4900T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X5472 | Celeron G4900T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Harpertown (2007−2008) / 45 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X5472 | Celeron G4900T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) |
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 X5472 and Celeron G4900T
Xeon X5472
The Xeon X5472 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 November 2007 (18 years ago). It is based on the Harpertown (2007−2008) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 6 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard. Passmark benchmark score: 2,243 points. Launch price was $958.
Celeron G4900T
The Celeron G4900T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 2,239 points. Launch price was $42.
Processing Power
The Xeon X5472 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron G4900T offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Xeon X5472 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Xeon X5472 versus 2.9 GHz on the Celeron G4900T — a 3.4% clock advantage for the Xeon X5472 (base: 3 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Xeon X5472 uses the Harpertown (2007−2008) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron G4900T uses Coffee Lake (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon X5472 scores 2,243 against the Celeron G4900T's 2,239 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon X5472. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon X5472 vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G4900T.
| Feature | Xeon X5472 | Celeron G4900T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz+3% | 2.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+3% | 2.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB L2 Cache+500% | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB (total)+2300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 14 nm-69% |
| Architecture | Harpertown (2007−2008) | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) |
| PassMark | 2,243 | 2,239 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 623 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,040 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X5472 uses the LGA771 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron G4900T uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon X5472 | Celeron G4900T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA771 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon X5472) / VT-x (Celeron G4900T). The Celeron G4900T includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 610), while the Xeon X5472 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G4900T targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G4900T rivals Pentium G5400T.
| Feature | Xeon X5472 | Celeron G4900T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 610 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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