Athlon PRO 3045B vs Celeron G5925
Athlon PRO 3045B
Celeron G5925
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 Athlon PRO 3045B is positioned at rank #1177 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 Athlon PRO 3045B
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G5925
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon PRO 3045B | Celeron G5925 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Dali (2020−2021) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon PRO 3045B | Celeron G5925 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1116%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
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 Athlon PRO 3045B and Celeron G5925
Athlon PRO 3045B
The Athlon PRO 3045B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Dali (2020−2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,770 points. Launch price was $149.
Celeron G5925
The Celeron G5925 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 58 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 2,808 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Athlon PRO 3045B packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Celeron G5925's 2 cores. The Athlon PRO 3045B is built on the Dali (2020−2021) architecture. In PassMark, the Athlon PRO 3045B scores 2,770 against the Celeron G5925's 2,808 — a 1.4% lead for the Celeron G5925. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Athlon PRO 3045B vs 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Celeron G5925.
| Feature | Athlon PRO 3045B | Celeron G5925 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | 3.6 GHz+57% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | — |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Dali (2020−2021) | — |
| PassMark | 2,770 | 2,808+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 756 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,248 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon PRO 3045B uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Celeron G5925 uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2400 memory speed. The Celeron G5925 supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 8 (Athlon PRO 3045B) vs 16 (Celeron G5925) — the Celeron G5925 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD FP5 (Athlon PRO 3045B) and H410,B460,H470,Z490,H510,B560,H570,Z590 (Celeron G5925).
| Feature | Athlon PRO 3045B | Celeron G5925 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP5 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 128 GB+300% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | 16+100% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Athlon PRO 3045B) / VT-x (Celeron G5925). Both include integrated graphics — AMD Radeon Vega 3 (Athlon PRO 3045B) and UHD Graphics 610 (Celeron G5925) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G5925 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G5925 rivals Pentium Gold G6405.
| Feature | Athlon PRO 3045B | Celeron G5925 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon Vega 3 | UHD Graphics 610 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Athlon PRO 3045B launched at $426 MSRP, while the Celeron G5925 debuted at $62. At current prices ($180 vs $15), the Celeron G5925 is $165 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon PRO 3045B delivers 15.4 pts/$ vs 187.2 pts/$ for the Celeron G5925 — making the Celeron G5925 the 169.6% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon PRO 3045B | Celeron G5925 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $426 | $62-85% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $180 | $15-92% |
| Performance per Dollar | 15.4 | 187.2+1116% |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2020 |
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