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Xeon X5492
Celeron J4125
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 X5492 is positioned at rank #730 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 X5492
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X5492 | Celeron J4125 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) | ✨ Modern (Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X5492 | Celeron J4125 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X5492 and Celeron J4125
Xeon X5492
The Xeon X5492 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,912 points. Launch price was $800.
Celeron J4125
The Celeron J4125 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 November 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,936 points. Launch price was $107.
Processing Power
The Celeron J4125 is built on the Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon X5492 scores 2,912 against the Celeron J4125's 2,936 — a 0.8% lead for the Celeron J4125. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon X5492 vs 4 MB on the Celeron J4125.
| Feature | Xeon X5492 | Celeron J4125 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | — | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | — | 2.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz+70% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB L2 Cache+200% | 4 MB |
| L2 Cache | — | 4 MB (total) |
| Process | 45 nm | 14 nm-69% |
| Architecture | — | Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) |
| PassMark | 2,912 | 2,936 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X5492 uses the LGA771 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron J4125 uses FCBGA1090 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon X5492 | Celeron J4125 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA771 | FCBGA1090 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | 2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 8 |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 6 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon X5492) / true (Celeron J4125). The Celeron J4125 includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 600), while the Xeon X5492 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Celeron J4125 rivals Ryzen Embedded R1305G.
| Feature | Xeon X5492 | Celeron J4125 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel UHD Graphics 600 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
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