Celeron 4305UE vs Ryzen 5 5600X

Celeron 4305UE

2 Cores2 Thrd15 WWMax: 2 GHz2018

Ryzen 5 5600X

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron 4305UE

2 / 2

1,699

0.0%

21,845

+1185.8%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

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 4305UE is positioned at rank #960 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 4305UE

#948

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1848%

#949

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1821%

#950

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1671%

#951

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1664%

#952

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1648%

#954

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1592%

#955

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1526%

#956

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1524%

#957

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1483%

#960

Celeron 4305UE

MSRP: $107|Avg: $107

100%

#963

Core i7-10510U

MSRP: $409|Avg: N/A

99%

#968

Core i7-4710MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

96%

#970

Celeron T3100

MSRP: $62|Avg: $62

96%

#971

Core i7-4800MQ

MSRP: $380|Avg: $378

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 5600X

#24

Celeron G5925

MSRP: $62|Avg: $15

116%

#25

Ryzen 5 7500F

MSRP: $179|Avg: $145

114%

#26

Core Ultra 5 245

MSRP: $319|Avg: $220

113%

#27

Ryzen 7 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $86

112%

#28

Core Ultra 7 265KF

MSRP: $379|Avg: $323

112%

#29

Core Ultra 7 265F

MSRP: $369|Avg: $276

110%

#30

Core i5-12400F

MSRP: $174|Avg: $110

110%

#31

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

108%

#32

Ryzen 7 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $100

108%

#33

Core i3-10100F

MSRP: $88|Avg: $50

108%

#34

Ryzen 5 7400F

MSRP: $150|Avg: $147

107%

#35

Ryzen 5 9600X

MSRP: $279|Avg: $178

104%

#36

Ryzen 7 3800X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $140

102%

#37

Ryzen 3 5300G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

101%

#38

Ryzen 9 7900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $316

100%

#39

Ryzen 5 5600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $135

100%

#40

Core i5-14600KF

MSRP: $304|Avg: $239

100%

#41

Ryzen 7 5800

MSRP: $349|Avg: $160

99%

#42

Core i3-14100F

MSRP: $109|Avg: $96

99%

#43

Ryzen 7 3700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $140

99%

#44

Ryzen 5 7600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $178

98%

#45

Ryzen 3 3100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

98%

#46

Core i5-13490F

MSRP: $235|Avg: $170

97%

#47

Ryzen 5 5600F

MSRP: $99|Avg: $129

97%

#48

Ryzen 9 PRO 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

97%

#49

Ryzen 3 4300GE

MSRP: $94|Avg: $72

96%

#50

Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $50

96%

#51

Core Ultra 5 225

MSRP: $240|Avg: $200

96%

#52

Core i5-11500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $110

96%

#53

Core i3-12100F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $90

96%

#54

Core Ultra 7 265

MSRP: $384|Avg: $320

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Ryzen 5 5600X delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Celeron 4305UE in both compute-intensive tasks (171.1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Celeron 4305UE	Ryzen 5 5600X
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($107)	⚠️ Higher cost ($135)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) / 10 nm)	✨ Modern (Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) / 7 nm, 12 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: The Ryzen 5 5600X leads not only in performance but also in value. It delivers superior performance at a comparable price point.

Insight	Celeron 4305UE	Ryzen 5 5600X
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+919%)
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($107)	⚠️ Higher cost ($135)

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 4305UE Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 5600X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron 4305UE and Ryzen 5 5600X

Celeron 4305UE

The Celeron 4305UE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 October 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,699 points. Launch price was $107.

Ryzen 5 5600X

The Ryzen 5 5600X 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 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 21,845 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Celeron 4305UE packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Ryzen 5 5600X offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 5 5600X has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Celeron 4305UE versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600X — a 78.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 5600X. The Celeron 4305UE uses the Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen 5 5600X uses Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 4305UE scores 1,699 against the Ryzen 5 5600X's 21,845 — a 171.1% lead for the Ryzen 5 5600X. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 4305UE vs 32 MB on the Ryzen 5 5600X.

Feature	Celeron 4305UE	Ryzen 5 5600X
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	6 / 12+200%
Boost Clock	2 GHz	4.6 GHz+130%
Base Clock	—	3.7 GHz
L3 Cache	2 MB (total)	32 MB+1500%
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	512K (per core)+100%
Process	10 nm	7 nm, 12 nm-30%
Architecture	Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019)	Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)
PassMark	1,699	21,845+1186%
Geekbench 6 Single	670	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,065	—

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron 4305UE uses the FCBGA1528 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 5600X uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2133 memory speed. The Ryzen 5 5600X 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: 16 (Celeron 4305UE) vs 24 (Ryzen 5 5600X) — the Ryzen 5 5600X offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Whiskey Lake (Celeron 4305UE) and AMD 500 series,AMD 400 series,AMD 300 series (Ryzen 5 5600X).

Feature	Celeron 4305UE	Ryzen 5 5600X
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	16	24+50%

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 5 5600X has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Celeron 4305UE) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 5 5600X). The Celeron 4305UE includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 610), while the Ryzen 5 5600X requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 4305UE targets Budget, Ryzen 5 5600X targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron 4305UE rivals Athlon Silver 3050GE.

Feature	Celeron 4305UE	Ryzen 5 5600X
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	UHD Graphics 610	—
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	AMD-V
Target Use	Budget	Desktop

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Value Analysis

The Celeron 4305UE launched at $107 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 5600X debuted at $299. At current prices ($107 vs $135), the Celeron 4305UE is $28 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron 4305UE delivers 15.9 pts/$ vs 161.8 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 5600X — making the Ryzen 5 5600X the 164.3% better value option.