Celeron 3205U vs Pentium E6300

Celeron 3205U

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.5 GHz2015

Pentium E6300

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2009

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron 3205U

2 / 2

1,025

0.0%

1,032

+0.7%

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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 3205U is positioned at rank 279 and the Pentium E6300 is on rank 958, so the Celeron 3205U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron 3205U

#82

Core i7-11700B

MSRP: $323|Avg: $311

98%

#83

Core i7-13700HX

MSRP: $485|Avg: N/A

97%

#266

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

429%

#267

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

423%

#268

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

388%

#269

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

387%

#270

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

383%

#272

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

370%

#273

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

355%

#274

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

354%

#275

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

345%

#279

Celeron 3205U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium E6300

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

25363%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

23966%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

17401%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

5242%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

4152%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

3633%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

2081%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

2053%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1870%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1869%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1849%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1799%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1774%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1766%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1750%

#958

Pentium E6300

MSRP: $84|Avg: $15

100%

#959

Core i5-661

MSRP: $196|Avg: $40

99%

#960

Core i3-4150

MSRP: $281|Avg: $70

99%

#961

Core i5-750

MSRP: $210|Avg: $30

99%

#962

Core i3-2100T

MSRP: $127|Avg: $127

98%

#963

Pentium E2210

MSRP: $84|Avg: $15

97%

#964

Core i3-560

MSRP: $138|Avg: $10

97%

#965

Core i3-550

MSRP: $138|Avg: $5

96%

#966

Core i7-980

MSRP: $583|Avg: $50

96%

#967

Pentium G3250

MSRP: $171|Avg: $25

96%

#968

Pentium E2200

MSRP: $84|Avg: $5

95%

#969

Core 2 Duo E7300

MSRP: $133|Avg: $133

95%

#970

Core i3-540

MSRP: $133|Avg: $5

95%

#972

Phenom II X3 700e

MSRP: $125|Avg: $40

94%

#973

Core i5-760

MSRP: $230|Avg: $61

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Celeron 3205U (2015) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron 3205U	Pentium E6300
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-U (2015) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium E6300 (2009) relies on 45 nm technology and DDR1, DDR2, DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron 3205U	Pentium E6300
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Celeron 3205U Benchmark Check

Pentium E6300 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron 3205U and Pentium E6300

Celeron 3205U

The Celeron 3205U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 1.5 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,025 points. Launch price was $107.

Pentium E6300

The Pentium E6300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 9 May 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,032 points. Launch price was $40.

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Processing Power

Both the Celeron 3205U and Pentium E6300 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.5 GHz on the Celeron 3205U versus 2.8 GHz on the Pentium E6300 — a 60.5% clock advantage for the Pentium E6300 (base: 1.5 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Celeron 3205U uses the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture (14 nm), while the Pentium E6300 uses Wolfdale (2008−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 3205U scores 1,025 against the Pentium E6300's 1,032 — a 0.7% lead for the Pentium E6300. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 3205U vs 0 kB on the Pentium E6300.

Feature	Celeron 3205U	Pentium E6300
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.5 GHz	2.8 GHz+87%
Base Clock	1.5 GHz	2.8 GHz+87%
L3 Cache	2 MB (total)	0 kB
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	2 MB (total)+700%
Process	14 nm-69%	45 nm
Architecture	Broadwell-U (2015)	Wolfdale (2008−2010)
PassMark	1,025	1,032
Geekbench 6 Single	287	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	483	—

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron 3205U uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium E6300 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Celeron 3205U	Pentium E6300
Socket	FCBGA1168	LGA775
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+173%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L-1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron 3205U) / not specified (Pentium E6300). The Celeron 3205U includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Broadwell)), while the Pentium E6300 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 3205U targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 3205U rivals Pentium 2117U.