Celeron 3205U vs V-Series V105

Celeron 3205U

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.5 GHz2015

V-Series V105

1 Cores1 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.2 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron 3205U

2 / 2

1,025

0.0%

1,028

+0.3%

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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Celeron 3205U is positioned at rank 279 and the V-Series V105 is on rank 865, 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 V-Series V105

#853

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1427%

#854

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1406%

#855

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1291%

#856

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1285%

#857

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1273%

#859

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1230%

#860

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1179%

#861

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1177%

#862

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1145%

#865

V-Series V105

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#867

Core i7-1160G7

MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A

100%

#873

Celeron M 540

MSRP: $86|Avg: $20

99%

#877

Microsoft SQ1

MSRP: $300|Avg: $180

98%

#879

Core i5-6440HQ

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

98%

#880

Celeron Dual-Core T1600

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Celeron 3205U leads in gaming performance. However, the V-Series V105 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.3% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Celeron 3205U	V-Series V105
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-U (2015) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Celeron 3205U	V-Series V105
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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

V-Series V105 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron 3205U and V-Series V105

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.

V-Series V105

The V-Series V105 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 May 2010 (15 years ago). It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.2 GHz. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,028 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Celeron 3205U packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the V-Series V105 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Celeron 3205U has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.5 GHz on the Celeron 3205U versus 1.2 GHz on the V-Series V105 — a 22.2% clock advantage for the Celeron 3205U. The Celeron 3205U is built on the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron 3205U scores 1,025 against the V-Series V105's 1,028 — a 0.3% lead for the V-Series V105.

Feature	Celeron 3205U	V-Series V105
Cores / Threads	2 / 2+100%	1 / 1
Boost Clock	1.5 GHz+25%	1.2 GHz
Base Clock	1.5 GHz	—
L3 Cache	2 MB (total)	—
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512 kB+100%
Process	14 nm-69%	45 nm
Architecture	Broadwell-U (2015)	—
PassMark	1,025	1,028
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 V-Series V105 uses S1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Celeron 3205U	V-Series V105
Socket	FCBGA1168	S1
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
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 (V-Series V105). The Celeron 3205U includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Broadwell)), while the V-Series V105 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 3205U targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 3205U rivals Pentium 2117U.