Celeron 5305U vs Pentium E5200

Celeron 5305U

2 Cores2 Thrd15 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2020

Pentium E5200

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 2.5 GHz2008

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron 5305U

2 / 2

1,307

0.0%

1,315

+0.6%

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 5305U is positioned at rank 656 and the Pentium E5200 is on rank 887, so the Celeron 5305U 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 5305U

#644

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

898%

#645

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

885%

#646

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

812%

#647

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

808%

#648

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

801%

#650

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

774%

#651

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

742%

#652

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

741%

#653

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

721%

#656

Celeron 5305U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#662

Athlon II P360

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

99%

#665

Athlon X2 QL-64

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

99%

#666

Core 3 N350

MSRP: $225|Avg: $220

99%

#668

FX-7500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium E5200

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

19918%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

18820%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

13665%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

4117%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

3261%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2853%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1634%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1613%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1468%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1468%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1452%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1413%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1393%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1387%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1375%

#299

Core i9-7980XE

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $300

95%

#887

Pentium E5200

MSRP: $84|Avg: $15

100%

#888

Athlon II X2 235e

MSRP: $69|Avg: $15

100%

#889

Core i7-2600S

MSRP: $297|Avg: $99

100%

#890

Athlon II X2 250e

MSRP: $77|Avg: $15

100%

#891

Athlon II X2 250u

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

100%

#892

Pentium G6951

MSRP: $89|Avg: $50

99%

#893

Core i3-2125

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

99%

#895

Celeron G1820

MSRP: $110|Avg: $15

99%

#896

Celeron E1600

MSRP: $53|Avg: $10

98%

#897

Athlon II X2 270u

MSRP: $68|Avg: $10

98%

#898

Core i5-4570TE

MSRP: $202|Avg: $40

98%

#899

Core i3-2130

MSRP: $138|Avg: $138

96%

#902

Core i3-6100E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $50

94%

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 5305U (2020) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2400, LPDDR3-2133, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron 5305U	Pentium E5200
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium E5200 (2008) relies on 45 nm technology and DDR1, DDR2, DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron 5305U	Pentium E5200
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)

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 5305U Benchmark Check

Pentium E5200 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron 5305U and Pentium E5200

Celeron 5305U

The Celeron 5305U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400, LPDDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 1,307 points. Launch price was $69.

Pentium E5200

The Pentium E5200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Agosto 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,315 points. Launch price was $99.

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Processing Power

Both the Celeron 5305U and Pentium E5200 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Celeron 5305U versus 2.5 GHz on the Pentium E5200 — a 8.3% clock advantage for the Pentium E5200 (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Celeron 5305U uses the Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Pentium E5200 uses Wolfdale (2008−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 5305U scores 1,307 against the Pentium E5200's 1,315 — a 0.6% lead for the Pentium E5200. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron 5305U vs 0 kB on the Pentium E5200.

Feature	Celeron 5305U	Pentium E5200
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.3 GHz	2.5 GHz+9%
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	2.5 GHz+9%
L3 Cache	2 MB	0 kB
L2 Cache	—	2 MB (total)
Process	14 nm-69%	45 nm
Architecture	Comet Lake-U (2019−2020)	Wolfdale (2008−2010)
PassMark	1,307	1,315
Geekbench 6 Single	480	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	865	—

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron 5305U uses the FCBGA1528 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium E5200 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Celeron 5305U	Pentium E5200
Socket	FCBGA1528	LGA775
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+173%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2400	—
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	12	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Celeron 5305U) / not specified (Pentium E5200). The Celeron 5305U includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics (Comet Lake)), while the Pentium E5200 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 5305U targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 5305U rivals Pentium Gold 6405U.