Celeron 6305 vs Core i3-3240T
Celeron 6305
Core i3-3240T
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 6305 is positioned at rank 897 and the Core i3-3240T is on rank 851, so the Core i3-3240T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 6305
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-3240T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron 6305 | Core i3-3240T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) | ✅ More affordable ($8) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) / 10 nm SuperFin) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron 6305 | Core i3-3240T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+900%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) | ✅ More affordable ($8) |
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 6305 and Core i3-3240T
Celeron 6305
The Celeron 6305 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 2.5 MB. Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1449. Thermal design power (TDP): 2.5 MB + 4 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,077 points. Launch price was $69.
Core i3-3240T
The Core i3-3240T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 September 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,078 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Celeron 6305 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i3-3240T's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Celeron 6305 versus 3 GHz on the Core i3-3240T — a 50% clock advantage for the Core i3-3240T. The Celeron 6305 uses the Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Core i3-3240T uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 6305 scores 2,077 against the Core i3-3240T's 2,078 — a 0% lead for the Core i3-3240T. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Celeron 6305 vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-3240T.
| Feature | Celeron 6305 | Core i3-3240T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 1.8 GHz | 3 GHz+67% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2.5 MB+900% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm SuperFin-55% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 2,077 | 2,078 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 744 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,236 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron 6305 uses the FCBGA1449 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i3-3240T uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron 6305 | Core i3-3240T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1449 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Celeron 6305) / not specified (Core i3-3240T). The Celeron 6305 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics for 11th Gen), while the Core i3-3240T requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 6305 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 6305 rivals Pentium Gold 7505.
| Feature | Celeron 6305 | Core i3-3240T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics for 11th Gen | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
Value Analysis
The Celeron 6305 launched at $107 MSRP, while the Core i3-3240T debuted at $117. At current prices ($80 vs $8), the Core i3-3240T is $72 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron 6305 delivers 26.0 pts/$ vs 259.8 pts/$ for the Core i3-3240T — making the Core i3-3240T the 163.7% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron 6305 | Core i3-3240T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $107-9% | $117 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80 | $8-90% |
| Performance per Dollar | 26.0 | 259.8+899% |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2012 |
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