Xeon X5482 vs Celeron G6900TE
Xeon X5482
Celeron G6900TE
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 X5482 is positioned at rank #752 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 X5482
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G6900TE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X5482 | Celeron G6900TE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($64) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Harpertown (2007−2008) / 45 nm) | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X5482 | Celeron G6900TE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($64) |
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 X5482 and Celeron G6900TE
Xeon X5482
The Xeon X5482 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 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 6 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard. Passmark benchmark score: 2,755 points. Launch price was $1,279.
Celeron G6900TE
The Celeron G6900TE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 2,782 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Xeon X5482 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron G6900TE offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Xeon X5482 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon X5482 versus 2.4 GHz on the Celeron G6900TE — a 28.6% clock advantage for the Xeon X5482 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Xeon X5482 uses the Harpertown (2007−2008) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron G6900TE uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon X5482 scores 2,755 against the Celeron G6900TE's 2,782 — a 1% lead for the Celeron G6900TE. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon X5482 vs 4 MB (total) on the Celeron G6900TE.
| Feature | Xeon X5482 | Celeron G6900TE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz+33% | 2.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+33% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB L2 Cache+200% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB (total)+380% | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 10 nm-78% |
| Architecture | Harpertown (2007−2008) | Alder Lake-S (2022) |
| PassMark | 2,755 | 2,782 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,400 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 2,457 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X5482 uses the LGA771 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron G6900TE uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon X5482 | Celeron G6900TE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA771 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 5.0+150% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon X5482) / VT-x (Celeron G6900TE). The Celeron G6900TE includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 710), while the Xeon X5482 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G6900TE targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G6900TE rivals Pentium Gold G7400T.
| Feature | Xeon X5482 | Celeron G6900TE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 710 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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