Celeron 4305U vs Athlon 64 X2 5400+

Celeron 4305U

2 Cores2 Thrd15 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2019

Athlon 64 X2 5400+

2 Cores2 Thrd89 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2006

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron 4305U

2 / 2

1,562

0.0%

1,585

+1.5%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 4305U is positioned at rank 109 and the Athlon 64 X2 5400+ is on rank 1091, so the Celeron 4305U 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 4305U

#31

Ryzen 5 230

MSRP: $200|Avg: $190

97%

#97

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

282%

#98

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

278%

#99

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

255%

#100

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

254%

#101

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

251%

#103

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

243%

#104

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

233%

#105

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

232%

#106

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

226%

#109

Celeron 4305U

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

100%

#110

Celeron J1850

MSRP: $82|Avg: N/A

99%

#114

Core i3-4100M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $99

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 X2 5400+

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

95326%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

90073%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

65401%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

19702%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

15606%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

13653%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

7820%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

7717%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

7027%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

7026%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

6948%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

6760%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

6666%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

6639%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

6579%

#1091

Athlon 64 X2 5400+

MSRP: $485|Avg: $78

100%

#1092

Celeron 2.30

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

99%

#1093

Phenom X4 9450e

MSRP: $450|Avg: $430

99%

#1094

Athlon 64 X2 3800+

MSRP: $354|Avg: $20

94%

#1095

Athlon 64 3000+

MSRP: $149|Avg: $10

92%

#1096

Athlon XP 3100+

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

87%

#1097

Athlon 64 3300+

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

80%

#1098

Athlon 64 2800+

MSRP: $178|Avg: $15

72%

#1099

Athlon 64 3700+

MSRP: $272|Avg: $20

70%

#1100

Athlon 64 FX-72

MSRP: $799|Avg: $40

69%

#1101

Athlon 64 X2 4200+

MSRP: $581|Avg: $110

66%

#1102

Athlon 64 3500+

MSRP: $272|Avg: $10

64%

#1103

Pentium D 830

MSRP: $316|Avg: $20

60%

#1104

Pentium D 960

MSRP: $523|Avg: $15

59%

#1105

Athlon XP 2500+

MSRP: $172|Avg: $15

57%

#1106

Athlon 64 3800+

MSRP: $354|Avg: $10

56%

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 4305U (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron 4305U	Athlon 64 X2 5400+
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($107)	✅ More affordable ($78)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Windsor (2006−2007) / 90 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Athlon 64 X2 5400+ (2006) relies on 90 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron 4305U	Athlon 64 X2 5400+
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+39%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($107)	✅ More affordable ($78)

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 4305U Benchmark Check

Athlon 64 X2 5400+ Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron 4305U and Athlon 64 X2 5400+

Celeron 4305U

The Celeron 4305U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 April 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 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 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: DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 1,562 points. Launch price was $107.

Athlon 64 X2 5400+

The Athlon 64 X2 5400+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Windsor (2006−2007) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: AM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 89 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,585 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Celeron 4305U and Athlon 64 X2 5400+ share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Celeron 4305U versus 2.8 GHz on the Athlon 64 X2 5400+ — a 24% clock advantage for the Athlon 64 X2 5400+. The Celeron 4305U uses the Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Athlon 64 X2 5400+ uses Windsor (2006−2007) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 4305U scores 1,562 against the Athlon 64 X2 5400+'s 1,585 — a 1.5% lead for the Athlon 64 X2 5400+. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 4305U vs 0 kB on the Athlon 64 X2 5400+.

Feature	Celeron 4305U	Athlon 64 X2 5400+
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.2 GHz	2.8 GHz+27%
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	—
L3 Cache	2 MB (total)	0 kB
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	512 kB+100%
Process	14 nm-84%	90 nm
Architecture	Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019)	Windsor (2006−2007)
PassMark	1,562	1,585+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron 4305U uses the FCBGA1528 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon 64 X2 5400+ uses AM2 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 2133 on the Celeron 4305U versus DDR2-800 on the Athlon 64 X2 5400+ — the Celeron 4305U supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron 4305U supports up to 64 of RAM compared to 16 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Celeron 4305U) vs 0 (Athlon 64 X2 5400+) — the Celeron 4305U offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Whiskey Lake-U (Celeron 4305U) and AMD AM2 (Athlon 64 X2 5400+).

Feature	Celeron 4305U	Athlon 64 X2 5400+
Socket	FCBGA1528	AM2
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+173%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	2133+106550%	DDR2-800
Max RAM Capacity	64	16 GB+26214300%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	0

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (Celeron 4305U) / not specified (Athlon 64 X2 5400+). The Celeron 4305U includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 610), while the Athlon 64 X2 5400+ requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 4305U targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 4305U rivals Pentium Gold 5405U.