Celeron 6305 vs Core i7-9700K

Celeron 6305

2 Cores2 Thrd2.5 WWMax: 1.8 GHz2020

Core i7-9700K

8 Cores8 Thrd95 WWMax: 4.9 GHz2018

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron 6305

2 / 2

2,077

0.0%

14,397

+593.2%

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. The Celeron 6305 is positioned at rank #897 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 6305

#885

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1512%

#886

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1489%

#887

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1367%

#888

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1361%

#889

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1349%

#891

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1302%

#892

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1249%

#893

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1247%

#894

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1213%

#897

Celeron 6305

MSRP: $107|Avg: $80

100%

#900

Core i7-8705G

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

98%

#902

Pentium Dual Core T2410

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

98%

#903

FX-8800P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

97%

#904

Core i7-8809G

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

97%

#911

Core i7-6820HK

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

96%

#912

Athlon II Neo K325

MSRP: $60|Avg: $25

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-9700K

#259

Core i3-9100TE

MSRP: $122|Avg: $60

106%

#260

Core i5-12500T

MSRP: $302|Avg: $214

106%

#261

Core i9-13900

MSRP: $549|Avg: $599

105%

#262

Core i7-11700

MSRP: $323|Avg: $274

105%

#262

Core i7-8700K

MSRP: $359|Avg: $160

53%

#263

Core i9-13900T

MSRP: $549|Avg: $570

104%

#264

Processor 300T

MSRP: $82|Avg: $82

103%

#265

Athlon 3000G

MSRP: $49|Avg: $60

103%

#266

Athlon 220GE

MSRP: $65|Avg: $60

103%

#267

Ryzen 9 3900X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $441

102%

#268

Core i5-10500

MSRP: $200|Avg: $178

102%

#269

Celeron G6900T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $50

102%

#270

Core i9-10850K

MSRP: $453|Avg: $300

102%

#271

Core i9-13900E

MSRP: $554|Avg: $554

101%

#272

Core i9-9820X

MSRP: $889|Avg: $280

101%

#273

Core i9-9900X

MSRP: $989|Avg: $300

100%

#274

Ryzen 7 1800X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $120

45%

#274

Core i7-9700K

MSRP: $385|Avg: $200

100%

#275

Core i3-10320

MSRP: $154|Avg: $140

99%

#276

Core i5-9600KF

MSRP: $262|Avg: $150

99%

#277

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE

MSRP: $180|Avg: $180

98%

#278

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $116

43%

#278

Core i7-14701TE

MSRP: $392|Avg: $390

98%

#279

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X

MSRP: $799|Avg: $265

40%

#279

Core i9-11900KF

MSRP: $513|Avg: $349

98%

#280

Athlon Silver 3050GE

MSRP: $75|Avg: $65

97%

#280

Core i7-7820X

MSRP: $599|Avg: $198

40%

#281

Core i7-9700E

MSRP: $259|Avg: $180

97%

#282

Core i7-11700K

MSRP: $399|Avg: $350

97%

#283

Ryzen Threadripper 1920

MSRP: $799|Avg: $200

38%

#283

Ryzen 7 PRO 3700

MSRP: $329|Avg: $330

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-9700K delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Celeron 6305 in both compute-intensive tasks (149.6% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Celeron 6305	Core i7-9700K
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($80)	⚠️ Higher cost ($200)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) / 10 nm SuperFin)	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: The Core i7-9700K leads not only in performance but also in value. It delivers superior performance at a comparable price point.

Insight	Celeron 6305	Core i7-9700K
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+177%)
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($80)	⚠️ Higher cost ($200)

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 6305 Benchmark Check

Core i7-9700K Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron 6305 and Core i7-9700K

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 i7-9700K

The Core i7-9700K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 October 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 14,397 points. Launch price was $374.

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Processing Power

The Celeron 6305 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Core i7-9700K offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the Core i7-9700K has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Celeron 6305 versus 4.9 GHz on the Core i7-9700K — a 92.5% clock advantage for the Core i7-9700K. The Celeron 6305 uses the Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Core i7-9700K uses Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 6305 scores 2,077 against the Core i7-9700K's 14,397 — a 149.6% lead for the Core i7-9700K. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Celeron 6305 vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-9700K.

Feature	Celeron 6305	Core i7-9700K
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	8 / 8+300%
Boost Clock	1.8 GHz	4.9 GHz+172%
Base Clock	—	3.6 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB	12 MB (total)+200%
L2 Cache	2.5 MB+900%	256K (per core)
Process	10 nm SuperFin-29%	14 nm
Architecture	Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021)	Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019)
PassMark	2,077	14,397+593%
Geekbench 6 Single	744	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,236	—

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron 6305 uses the FCBGA1449 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i7-9700K uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-3200 memory speed. The Core i7-9700K supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 4 (Celeron 6305) vs 16 (Core i7-9700K) — the Core i7-9700K offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Tiger Lake-U (Celeron 6305) and Intel 300 series (Core i7-9700K).

Feature	Celeron 6305	Core i7-9700K
Socket	FCBGA1449	LGA1151
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	DDR4-2666
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	128 GB+100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	4	16+300%

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Advanced Features

Only the Core i7-9700K has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics for 11th Gen (Celeron 6305) and UHD Graphics 630 (Core i7-9700K) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 6305 targets Budget, Core i7-9700K targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron 6305 rivals Pentium Gold 7505.

Feature	Celeron 6305	Core i7-9700K
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	UHD Graphics for 11th Gen	UHD Graphics 630
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	Budget	Desktop

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Value Analysis

The Celeron 6305 launched at $107 MSRP, while the Core i7-9700K debuted at $385. At current prices ($80 vs $200), the Celeron 6305 is $120 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron 6305 delivers 26.0 pts/$ vs 72.0 pts/$ for the Core i7-9700K — making the Core i7-9700K the 94% better value option.