Celeron 4305UE vs Ryzen 9 5900X

Celeron 4305UE

2 Cores2 Thrd15 WWMax: 2 GHz2018

Ryzen 9 5900X

12 Cores24 Thrd105 WWMax: 4.8 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron 4305UE

2 / 2

1,699

0.0%

38,955

+2192.8%

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX

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 9 5900X

#141

Core i9-13900K

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

105%

#142

Core i3-14100

MSRP: $134|Avg: $131

104%

#143

Ryzen 5 3400G

MSRP: $149|Avg: $80

103%

#144

Core i7-10700KF

MSRP: $405|Avg: $160

103%

#145

Core i5-11600K

MSRP: $262|Avg: $170

103%

#146

Core i7-13700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $400

103%

#147

Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G

MSRP: $149|Avg: $80

102%

#148

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $150

102%

#149

Core i9-12900KS

MSRP: $739|Avg: $385

102%

#150

Ryzen 5 5500X3D

MSRP: $185|Avg: $180

101%

#151

Core Ultra 7 265T

MSRP: $384|Avg: $362

101%

#152

Ryzen 3 3200GE

MSRP: $85|Avg: $64

101%

#153

Core i3-9100T

MSRP: $122|Avg: $50

101%

#154

Ryzen 5 4600G

MSRP: $154|Avg: $143

100%

#155

Core i7-13700T

MSRP: $384|Avg: $250

100%

#156

Ryzen 9 5900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $350

100%

#157

Core i7-13700F

MSRP: $359|Avg: $345

100%

#158

Core i5-13600T

MSRP: $255|Avg: $255

99%

#159

Ryzen 5 3400GE

MSRP: $149|Avg: $80

99%

#160

Core i7-12700F

MSRP: $314|Avg: $275

99%

#161

Core i5-9400

MSRP: $192|Avg: $85

99%

#162

Core i3-13100

MSRP: $134|Avg: $128

99%

#163

Core i9-10910

MSRP: $488|Avg: $200

96%

#164

Core i5-14600T

MSRP: $255|Avg: $255

96%

#165

Core i5-11500T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $120

95%

#166

Ryzen 7 5700X3D

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

95%

#167

Ryzen 3 8300GE

MSRP: $129|Avg: $129

95%

#168

Core i3-13100T

MSRP: $134|Avg: $122

94%

#169

Core i5-10600T

MSRP: $213|Avg: $110

94%

#170

Ryzen 3 3200G

MSRP: $100|Avg: $67

94%

#171

Core Ultra 9 285

MSRP: $589|Avg: $550

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Ryzen 9 5900X delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Celeron 4305UE in both compute-intensive tasks (183.3% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Celeron 4305UE	Ryzen 9 5900X
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($107)	⚠️ Higher cost ($350)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) / 10 nm)	✨ Modern (Vermeer (Zen3) (2020−2022) / 7 nm, 12 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: The Ryzen 9 5900X leads not only in performance but also in value. It delivers superior performance at a comparable price point.

Insight	Celeron 4305UE	Ryzen 9 5900X
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+601%)
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($107)	⚠️ Higher cost ($350)

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 9 5900X Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron 4305UE and Ryzen 9 5900X

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 9 5900X

The Ryzen 9 5900X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 38,955 points. Launch price was $549.

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Processing Power

The Celeron 4305UE packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Ryzen 9 5900X offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Ryzen 9 5900X has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Celeron 4305UE versus 4.8 GHz on the Ryzen 9 5900X — a 82.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 5900X. The Celeron 4305UE uses the Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen 9 5900X uses Vermeer (Zen3) (2020−2022) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 4305UE scores 1,699 against the Ryzen 9 5900X's 38,955 — a 183.3% lead for the Ryzen 9 5900X. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 670 vs 2,174, a 105.8% lead for the Ryzen 9 5900X that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,065 vs 11,888 (167.1% advantage for the Ryzen 9 5900X). L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 4305UE vs 64 MB on the Ryzen 9 5900X.

Feature	Celeron 4305UE	Ryzen 9 5900X
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	12 / 24+500%
Boost Clock	2 GHz	4.8 GHz+140%
Base Clock	—	3.7 GHz
L3 Cache	2 MB (total)	64 MB+3100%
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 (Zen3) (2020−2022)
PassMark	1,699	38,955+2193%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	21,000
Geekbench 6 Single	670	2,174+224%
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,065	11,888+1016%

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron 4305UE uses the FCBGA1528 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 9 5900X uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2133 memory speed. The Ryzen 9 5900X 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 9 5900X) — the Ryzen 9 5900X offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Whiskey Lake (Celeron 4305UE) and A320,B350,X370,B450,X470,B550,X570 (Ryzen 9 5900X).

Feature	Celeron 4305UE	Ryzen 9 5900X
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 9 5900X 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 9 5900X). The Celeron 4305UE includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 610), while the Ryzen 9 5900X requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 4305UE targets Budget, Ryzen 9 5900X targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Celeron 4305UE rivals Athlon Silver 3050GE; Ryzen 9 5900X rivals Core i9-12900K.

Feature	Celeron 4305UE	Ryzen 9 5900X
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	Workstation

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Value Analysis

The Celeron 4305UE launched at $107 MSRP, while the Ryzen 9 5900X debuted at $549. At current prices ($107 vs $350), the Celeron 4305UE is $243 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron 4305UE delivers 15.9 pts/$ vs 111.3 pts/$ for the Ryzen 9 5900X — making the Ryzen 9 5900X the 150.1% better value option.