Celeron 1005M vs Athlon II X2 245e
Celeron 1005M
Athlon II X2 245e
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Celeron 1005M is positioned at rank 1018 and the Athlon II X2 245e is on rank 939, so the Athlon II X2 245e offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 1005M
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X2 245e
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron 1005M | Athlon II X2 245e |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($86) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Regor (2009−2013) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron 1005M | Athlon II X2 245e |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+486%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($86) | ✅ 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 Celeron 1005M and Athlon II X2 245e
Celeron 1005M
The Celeron 1005M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 July 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,116 points. Launch price was $86.
Athlon II X2 245e
The Athlon II X2 245e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 11 May 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Regor (2009−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,141 points. Launch price was $80.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron 1005M and Athlon II X2 245e share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.9 GHz on the Celeron 1005M versus 2.9 GHz on the Athlon II X2 245e — a 41.7% clock advantage for the Athlon II X2 245e (base: 1.9 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Celeron 1005M uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Athlon II X2 245e uses Regor (2009−2013) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 1005M scores 1,116 against the Athlon II X2 245e's 1,141 — a 2.2% lead for the Athlon II X2 245e. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 350 vs 319, a 9.3% lead for the Celeron 1005M that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 607 vs 741 (19.9% advantage for the Athlon II X2 245e). L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron 1005M vs 0 kB on the Athlon II X2 245e.
| Feature | Celeron 1005M | Athlon II X2 245e |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.9 GHz | 2.9 GHz+53% |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz | 2.9 GHz+53% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 1 MB+100% |
| Process | 22 nm-51% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | Regor (2009−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,116 | 1,141+2% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 656 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 350+10% | 319 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 607 | 741+22% |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron 1005M uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon II X2 245e uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. The Celeron 1005M supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Chipset compatibility: HM76,HM77 (Celeron 1005M) and 760G,770,780G,785G,790FX,790GX (Athlon II X2 245e).
| Feature | Celeron 1005M | Athlon II X2 245e |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA988 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Celeron 1005M) vs AMD-V (Athlon II X2 245e). The Celeron 1005M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge)), while the Athlon II X2 245e requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon II X2 245e targets Budget. Direct competitor: Athlon II X2 245e rivals Athlon II X2 270u.
| Feature | Celeron 1005M | Athlon II X2 245e |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Celeron 1005M launched at $86 MSRP, while the Athlon II X2 245e debuted at $87.
| Feature | Celeron 1005M | Athlon II X2 245e |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $86-1% | $87 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $15 |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2010 |
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