Celeron 4205U vs Ryzen 5 3600

Celeron 4205U

2 Cores2 Thrd15 WWMax: 1.8 GHz2019

Ryzen 5 3600

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.2 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron 4205U

2 / 2

1,350

0.0%

17,685

+1210.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

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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. The Celeron 4205U is positioned at rank #152 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 Ryzen 5 3600

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

1410%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

1332%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

967%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

291%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

231%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

202%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

116%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

114%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

104%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

104%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

103%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

100%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

99%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

98%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

97%

#16

Core Ultra 5 225F

MSRP: $231|Avg: $150

95%

#17

Core Ultra 7 265K

MSRP: $309|Avg: $285

93%

#18

Ryzen 9 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $150

92%

#19

Ryzen 5 3600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $90

91%

#20

Core i7-14700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $260

91%

#21

Core i7-14700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $270

88%

#22

Ryzen 5 4500

MSRP: $129|Avg: $85

85%

#23

Ryzen 5 5600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $115

85%

#24

Celeron G5925

MSRP: $62|Avg: $15

85%

#25

Ryzen 5 7500F

MSRP: $179|Avg: $145

83%

#26

Core Ultra 5 245

MSRP: $319|Avg: $220

83%

#27

Ryzen 7 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $86

82%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Ryzen 5 3600 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Celeron 4205U in both compute-intensive tasks (171.6% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Celeron 4205U	Ryzen 5 3600
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($80)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Matisse (2019−2020) / 7 nm, 12 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Celeron 4205U	Ryzen 5 3600
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($80)

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

Ryzen 5 3600 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron 4205U and Ryzen 5 3600

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.

Ryzen 5 3600

The Ryzen 5 3600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 July 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Matisse (2019−2020) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 17,685 points. Launch price was $199.

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Processing Power

The Celeron 4205U packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Ryzen 5 3600 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 5 3600 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Celeron 4205U versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 3600 — a 80% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 3600 (base: 1.8 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Celeron 4205U uses the Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 3600 uses Matisse (2019−2020) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 4205U scores 1,350 against the Ryzen 5 3600's 17,685 — a 171.6% lead for the Ryzen 5 3600. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 347 vs 1,295, a 115.5% lead for the Ryzen 5 3600 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 585 vs 1,898 (105.8% advantage for the Ryzen 5 3600). L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 4205U vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 3600.

Feature	Celeron 4205U	Ryzen 5 3600
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	6 / 12+200%
Boost Clock	1.8 GHz	4.2 GHz+133%
Base Clock	1.8 GHz	3.6 GHz+100%
L3 Cache	2 MB (total)	32 MB (total)+1500%
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	512K (per core)+100%
Process	14 nm	7 nm, 12 nm-50%
Architecture	Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019)	Matisse (2019−2020)
PassMark	1,350	17,685+1210%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	9,500
Geekbench 6 Single	347	1,295+273%
Geekbench 6 Multi	585	1,898+224%

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron 4205U uses the FCBGA1528 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 3600 uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2133 memory speed. The Ryzen 5 3600 supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 12 (Celeron 4205U) vs 24 (Ryzen 5 3600) — the Ryzen 5 3600 offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Whiskey Lake-U (Celeron 4205U) and AMD B550,AMD X570,AMD B450,AMD X470 (Ryzen 5 3600).

Feature	Celeron 4205U	Ryzen 5 3600
Socket	FCBGA1528	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2133	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	128 GB+100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	12	24+100%

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 5 3600 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Celeron 4205U) vs Yes (Ryzen 5 3600). The Celeron 4205U includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 610), while the Ryzen 5 3600 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 4205U targets Budget, Ryzen 5 3600 targets Gaming/Budget Workstation. Direct competitor: Celeron 4205U rivals Pentium Gold 4417U; Ryzen 5 3600 rivals Core i5-10400.