Celeron 4205U vs Pentium G630

Celeron 4205U

2 Cores2 Thrd15 WWMax: 1.8 GHz2019

Pentium G630

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 2.7 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron 4205U

2 / 2

1,350

0.0%

1,354

+0.3%

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 4205U is positioned at rank 152 and the Pentium G630 is on rank 840, so the Celeron 4205U 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 4205U

#42

Ryzen 9 9955HX3D

MSRP: $749|Avg: N/A

98%

#140

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

326%

#141

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

321%

#142

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

295%

#143

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

294%

#144

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

291%

#146

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

281%

#147

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

269%

#148

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

269%

#149

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

262%

#152

Celeron 4205U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#158

Core i5-3210M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $30

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium G630

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

17270%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

16318%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

11848%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

3569%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2827%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2473%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1417%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1398%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1273%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1273%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1259%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1225%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1208%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1203%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1192%

#840

Pentium G630

MSRP: $75|Avg: $46

100%

#841

Core i5-2550K

MSRP: $235|Avg: $46

100%

#842

Athlon II X4 600e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

99%

#843

Core i5-6442EQ

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

99%

#844

Core i7-4785T

MSRP: $306|Avg: $32

99%

#845

Core i5-4690S

MSRP: $306|Avg: $189

99%

#846

Core i3-3250

MSRP: $138|Avg: $40

99%

#847

Core i3-3240

MSRP: $132|Avg: $15

99%

#848

Pentium G640T

MSRP: $64|Avg: $69

99%

#849

Core i7-5930K

MSRP: $583|Avg: $410

99%

#851

Core i3-3240T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $8

98%

#852

Athlon II X2 240

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

98%

#854

Core i5-2500S

MSRP: $192|Avg: $61

97%

#855

Athlon X2 BE-2400

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

97%

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 4205U (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron 4205U	Pentium G630
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($46)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium G630 (2011) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron 4205U	Pentium G630
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($46)

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 4205U Benchmark Check

Pentium G630 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron 4205U and Pentium G630

Celeron 4205U

The Celeron 4205U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,350 points. Launch price was $107.

Pentium G630

The Pentium G630 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 September 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,354 points. Launch price was $100.

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Processing Power

Both the Celeron 4205U and Pentium G630 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Celeron 4205U versus 2.7 GHz on the Pentium G630 — a 40% clock advantage for the Pentium G630 (base: 1.8 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Celeron 4205U uses the Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Pentium G630 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 4205U scores 1,350 against the Pentium G630's 1,354 — a 0.3% lead for the Pentium G630. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 4205U vs 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G630.

Feature	Celeron 4205U	Pentium G630
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.8 GHz	2.7 GHz+50%
Base Clock	1.8 GHz	2.7 GHz+50%
L3 Cache	2 MB (total)	3 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm-56%	32 nm
Architecture	Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	1,350	1,354
Geekbench 6 Single	347	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	585	—

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron 4205U uses the FCBGA1528 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium G630 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Celeron 4205U	Pentium G630
Socket	FCBGA1528	LGA1155
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2133	—
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	12	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Celeron 4205U) / not specified (Pentium G630). The Celeron 4205U includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 610), while the Pentium G630 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 4205U targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 4205U rivals Pentium Gold 4417U.