CPU
GPU
Celeron 5205U
Celeron N4000C
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 5205U is positioned at rank 1231 and the Celeron N4000C is on rank 721, so the Celeron N4000C offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 5205U
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N4000C
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron 5205U | Celeron N4000C |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron 5205U | Celeron N4000C |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Celeron 5205U and Celeron N4000C
Celeron 5205U
The Celeron 5205U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 31 October 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,432 points. Launch price was $107.
Celeron N4000C
The Celeron N4000C is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4/LPDDR4 up to 2400 MT/s. Passmark benchmark score: 1,430 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron 5205U and Celeron N4000C share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.9 GHz on the Celeron 5205U versus 2.6 GHz on the Celeron N4000C — a 31.1% clock advantage for the Celeron N4000C (base: 1.9 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The Celeron 5205U is built on the Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron 5205U scores 1,432 against the Celeron N4000C's 1,430 — a 0.1% lead for the Celeron 5205U. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron 5205U vs 4 MB on the Celeron N4000C.
| Feature | Celeron 5205U | Celeron N4000C |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.9 GHz | 2.6 GHz+37% |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz+73% | 1.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | — |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) | — |
| PassMark | 1,432 | 1,430 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 385 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 650 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron 5205U uses the FCBGA1528 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron N4000C uses FCBGA1090 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron 5205U | Celeron N4000C |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1528 | FCBGA1090 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 12 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Celeron 5205U) / not specified (Celeron N4000C). The Celeron 5205U includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics (Comet Lake)), while the Celeron N4000C requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 5205U targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 5205U rivals Pentium Gold 6405U.
| Feature | Celeron 5205U | Celeron N4000C |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics (Comet Lake) | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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