Celeron 5305U
VS
Xeon E3110

Celeron 5305U vs Xeon E3110

Intel

Celeron 5305U

2 Cores2 Thrd15 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2020
VS

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 Xeon E3110 is on rank 965, 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 Xeon E3110

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
34351%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
6486%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
5762%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
4452%
#532
Xeon Platinum 8368Q
MSRP: $7719|Avg: $7719
100%
#533
Xeon Gold 6250
MSRP: $3400|Avg: $2000
100%
#534
Xeon E5-2699 v4
MSRP: $4115|Avg: $400
99%
#535
Xeon W-3245M
MSRP: $5002|Avg: $5002
94%
#536
Xeon W-3265M
MSRP: $6300|Avg: $3500
93%
#965
Xeon E3110
MSRP: $214|Avg: $158
100%
#968
Xeon L3406
MSRP: $189|Avg: $30
97%
#969
Xeon E5-2687W v2
MSRP: $2112|Avg: $62
96%
#971
Xeon L5430
MSRP: $390|Avg: $380
96%
#972
Xeon E5-2470
MSRP: $1440|Avg: $125
96%
#973
Xeon E5-2670
MSRP: $1552|Avg: $60
95%
#975
Xeon X3470
MSRP: $589|Avg: $16
94%
#978
Xeon E5-2689
MSRP: $1800|Avg: $18
91%
#979
Xeon E5-2450L
MSRP: $1106|Avg: $78
90%
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 5305UXeon E3110
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($158)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) / 14 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E3110 (2008) relies on 45 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightCeleron 5305UXeon E3110
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($158)

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 Xeon E3110

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.

Intel

Xeon E3110

The Xeon E3110 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 3 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,295 points. Launch price was $800.

Processing Power

The Celeron 5305U is built on the Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron 5305U scores 1,307 against the Xeon E3110's 1,295 — a 0.9% lead for the Celeron 5305U. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron 5305U vs 6 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon E3110.

FeatureCeleron 5305UXeon E3110
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
Boost Clock
2.3 GHz
Base Clock
2.3 GHz
3 GHz+30%
L3 Cache
2 MB
6 MB L2 Cache+200%
Process
14 nm-69%
45 nm
Architecture
Comet Lake-U (2019−2020)
PassMark
1,307
1,295
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 Xeon E3110 uses LGA775 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCeleron 5305UXeon E3110
Socket
FCBGA1528
LGA775
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 (Xeon E3110). The Celeron 5305U includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics (Comet Lake)), while the Xeon E3110 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 5305U targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 5305U rivals Pentium Gold 6405U.

FeatureCeleron 5305UXeon E3110
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
UHD Graphics (Comet Lake)
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d
Target Use
Budget