Xeon X5472 vs Celeron N6211
Xeon X5472
Celeron N6211
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
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X5472 | Celeron N6211 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Harpertown (2007−2008) / 45 nm) | ✨ Modern (Elkhart Lake (2022) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X5472 | Celeron N6211 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X5472 and Celeron N6211
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 N6211
The Celeron N6211 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 17 July 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Elkhart Lake (2022) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L2 cache: 1.5 MB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1493. Thermal design power (TDP): 1.5 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,245 points. Launch price was $54.
Processing Power
The Xeon X5472 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron N6211 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Xeon X5472 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Xeon X5472 versus 3 GHz on the Celeron N6211 — identical boost frequencies (base: 3 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The Xeon X5472 uses the Harpertown (2007−2008) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron N6211 uses Elkhart Lake (2022) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon X5472 scores 2,243 against the Celeron N6211's 2,245 — a 0.1% lead for the Celeron N6211.
| Feature | Xeon X5472 | Celeron N6211 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+150% | 1.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB L2 Cache | — |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB (total)+300% | 1.5 MB |
| Process | 45 nm | 10 nm-78% |
| Architecture | Harpertown (2007−2008) | Elkhart Lake (2022) |
| PassMark | 2,243 | 2,245 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X5472 uses the LGA771 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron N6211 uses BGA1493 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon X5472 | Celeron N6211 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA771 | BGA1493 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 4.0+100% |
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