Celeron 4305U vs Ryzen 7 5800X

Celeron 4305U

2 Cores2 Thrd15 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2019

Ryzen 7 5800X

8 Cores16 Thrd105 WWMax: 4.7 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron 4305U

2 / 2

1,562

0.0%

27,712

+1674.1%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX

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. The Celeron 4305U is positioned at rank #109 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced 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 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 Ryzen 7 5800X

#40

Core i5-14600KF

MSRP: $304|Avg: $239

105%

#41

Ryzen 7 5800

MSRP: $349|Avg: $160

104%

#42

Core i3-14100F

MSRP: $109|Avg: $96

104%

#43

Ryzen 7 3700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $140

104%

#44

Ryzen 5 7600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $178

103%

#45

Ryzen 3 3100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

103%

#46

Core i5-13490F

MSRP: $235|Avg: $170

102%

#47

Ryzen 5 5600F

MSRP: $99|Avg: $129

102%

#48

Ryzen 9 PRO 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

101%

#49

Ryzen 3 4300GE

MSRP: $94|Avg: $72

101%

#50

Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $50

101%

#51

Core Ultra 5 225

MSRP: $240|Avg: $200

101%

#52

Core i5-11500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $110

101%

#53

Core i3-12100F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $90

101%

#54

Core Ultra 7 265

MSRP: $384|Avg: $320

101%

#55

Ryzen 7 5800X

MSRP: $449|Avg: $180

100%

#56

Core i5-11400F

MSRP: $157|Avg: $110

100%

#57

Ryzen 7 5700G

MSRP: $359|Avg: $160

99%

#58

Ryzen 7 5700X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $175

99%

#59

Core i5-9500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $65

98%

#60

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX

MSRP: $429|Avg: $450

98%

#61

Core i9-9960X

MSRP: $1684|Avg: $200

97%

#62

Core Ultra 5 225T

MSRP: $240|Avg: $180

97%

#63

Ryzen 3 3300X

MSRP: $120|Avg: $90

97%

#64

Core i5-12600K

MSRP: $289|Avg: $185

97%

#65

Core Ultra 5 235

MSRP: $257|Avg: $269

96%

#66

Ryzen 7 5700

MSRP: $179|Avg: $164

96%

#67

Ryzen 5 PRO 2600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $90

96%

#68

Ryzen 3 4100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

96%

#69

Ryzen 9 9900X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $370

96%

#70

Ryzen 5 7600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $185

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Ryzen 7 5800X delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Celeron 4305U in both compute-intensive tasks (178.7% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Celeron 4305U	Ryzen 7 5800X
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($107)	⚠️ Higher cost ($180)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) / 7 nm, 12 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: The Ryzen 7 5800X leads not only in performance but also in value. It delivers superior performance at a comparable price point.

Insight	Celeron 4305U	Ryzen 7 5800X
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+955%)
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($107)	⚠️ Higher cost ($180)

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

Ryzen 7 5800X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron 4305U and Ryzen 7 5800X

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.

Ryzen 7 5800X

The Ryzen 7 5800X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 27,712 points. Launch price was $449.

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Processing Power

The Celeron 4305U packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Ryzen 7 5800X offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 5800X has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Celeron 4305U versus 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5800X — a 72.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 5800X (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Celeron 4305U uses the Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 5800X uses Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 4305U scores 1,562 against the Ryzen 7 5800X's 27,712 — a 178.7% lead for the Ryzen 7 5800X. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 4305U vs 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 5800X.

Feature	Celeron 4305U	Ryzen 7 5800X
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	8 / 16+300%
Boost Clock	2.2 GHz	4.7 GHz+114%
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	3.8 GHz+73%
L3 Cache	2 MB (total)	32 MB+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)	Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)
PassMark	1,562	27,712+1674%

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron 4305U uses the FCBGA1528 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 5800X uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 2133 on the Celeron 4305U versus DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 7 5800X — the Celeron 4305U supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 7 5800X supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 64 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Celeron 4305U) vs 24 (Ryzen 7 5800X) — the Ryzen 7 5800X offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Whiskey Lake-U (Celeron 4305U) and AMD 500 series,AMD 400 series,AMD 300 series (Ryzen 7 5800X).

Feature	Celeron 4305U	Ryzen 7 5800X
Socket	FCBGA1528	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	2133+53225%	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	64	128 GB+209715100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	16	24+50%

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 7 5800X has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: true (Celeron 4305U) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 7 5800X). The Celeron 4305U includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 610), while the Ryzen 7 5800X requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 4305U targets Budget, Ryzen 7 5800X targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron 4305U rivals Pentium Gold 5405U.