Celeron 5305U
VS
Turion Neo X2 L625

Celeron 5305U vs Turion Neo X2 L625

Intel

Celeron 5305U

2 Cores2 Thrd15 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2020
VS
AMD

Turion Neo X2 L625

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 1.6 GHz2009

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 5305U is positioned at rank 656 and the Turion Neo X2 L625 is on rank 513, so the Turion Neo X2 L625 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 Turion Neo X2 L625

#161
Core Ultra 7 268V
MSRP: $450|Avg: $400
100%
#162
Core Ultra 7 256V
MSRP: $450|Avg: $350
99%
#501
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
670%
#502
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
660%
#503
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
606%
#504
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
604%
#505
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
598%
#507
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
578%
#508
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
554%
#509
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
553%
#510
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
538%
#513
Turion Neo X2 L625
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
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.
InsightCeleron 5305UTurion Neo X2 L625
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) / 14 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Congo (2009) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Turion Neo X2 L625 (2009) relies on 65 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightCeleron 5305UTurion Neo X2 L625
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron 5305U and Turion Neo X2 L625

Intel

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.

AMD

Turion Neo X2 L625

The Turion Neo X2 L625 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Congo (2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: ASB1. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,313 points. Launch price was $69.

Processing Power

Both the Celeron 5305U and Turion Neo X2 L625 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Celeron 5305U versus 1.6 GHz on the Turion Neo X2 L625 — a 35.9% clock advantage for the Celeron 5305U. The Celeron 5305U uses the Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Turion Neo X2 L625 uses Congo (2009) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 5305U scores 1,307 against the Turion Neo X2 L625's 1,313 — a 0.5% lead for the Turion Neo X2 L625.

FeatureCeleron 5305UTurion Neo X2 L625
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
2 / 2
Boost Clock
2.3 GHz+44%
1.6 GHz
Base Clock
2.3 GHz
L3 Cache
2 MB
L2 Cache
1 MB
Process
14 nm-78%
65 nm
Architecture
Comet Lake-U (2019−2020)
Congo (2009)
PassMark
1,307
1,313
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 Turion Neo X2 L625 uses ASB1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCeleron 5305UTurion Neo X2 L625
Socket
FCBGA1528
ASB1
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0+50%
PCIe 2.0
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 (Turion Neo X2 L625). The Celeron 5305U includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics (Comet Lake)), while the Turion Neo X2 L625 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 5305U targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 5305U rivals Pentium Gold 6405U.

FeatureCeleron 5305UTurion Neo X2 L625
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
UHD Graphics (Comet Lake)
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d
Target Use
Budget