Celeron 6305 vs Pentium G2140

Celeron 6305

2 Cores2 Thrd2.5 WWMax: 1.8 GHz2020

Pentium G2140

2 Cores2 Thrd55 WW2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron 6305

2 / 2

2,077

0.0%

2,092

+0.7%

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 Pentium G2140 is on rank 775, so the Pentium G2140 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 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 Pentium G2140

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

14900%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

14079%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

10223%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

3080%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2439%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2134%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1222%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1206%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1098%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1098%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1086%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1057%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1042%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1038%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1028%

#393

Core i3-9300T

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

98%

#775

Pentium G2140

MSRP: $100|Avg: $95

100%

#776

Core i7-4790T

MSRP: $303|Avg: $102

100%

#777

Core i5-2320

MSRP: $177|Avg: $22

100%

#778

Celeron E3500

MSRP: $62|Avg: $10

99%

#779

Pentium G2030

MSRP: $85|Avg: $85

99%

#780

Athlon II X2 260

MSRP: $60|Avg: $12

99%

#781

Athlon II X3 445

MSRP: $87|Avg: $15

99%

#783

Core i5-2310

MSRP: $177|Avg: $12

99%

#784

Core i5-5675C

MSRP: $276|Avg: $66

99%

#785

Core i5-2380P

MSRP: $177|Avg: $25

98%

#786

Core i5-4690

MSRP: $272|Avg: $120

98%

#787

FX-6120

MSRP: $188|Avg: $54

98%

#788

Core i7-6700TE

MSRP: $303|Avg: $175

98%

#790

Athlon II X4 620

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

98%

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 6305 (2020) utilizes 10 nm SuperFin technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron 6305	Pentium G2140
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($80)	⚠️ Higher cost ($95)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) / 10 nm SuperFin)	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium G2140 (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron 6305	Pentium G2140
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+18%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($80)	⚠️ Higher cost ($95)

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

Pentium G2140 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron 6305 and Pentium G2140

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.

Pentium G2140

The Pentium G2140 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,092 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Celeron 6305 and Pentium G2140 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. The Celeron 6305 is built on the Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron 6305 scores 2,077 against the Pentium G2140's 2,092 — a 0.7% lead for the Pentium G2140. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 744 vs 550, a 30% lead for the Celeron 6305 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,236 vs 920 (29.3% advantage for the Celeron 6305). L3 cache: 4 MB on the Celeron 6305 vs 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Pentium G2140.

Feature	Celeron 6305	Pentium G2140
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.8 GHz	—
Base Clock	—	3.3 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB Intel® Smart Cache
L2 Cache	2.5 MB	—
Process	10 nm SuperFin-55%	22 nm
Architecture	Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021)	—
PassMark	2,077	2,092
Geekbench 6 Single	744+35%	550
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,236+34%	920

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron 6305 uses the FCBGA1449 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Pentium G2140 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Celeron 6305 versus DDR3-1600 on the Pentium G2140 — the Celeron 6305 supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron 6305 supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 4 (Celeron 6305) vs 16 (Pentium G2140) — the Pentium G2140 offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Tiger Lake-U (Celeron 6305) and H61,B75 (Pentium G2140).

Feature	Celeron 6305	Pentium G2140
Socket	FCBGA1449	LGA1155
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200+33%	DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB+100%	32 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	4	16+300%

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Celeron 6305) vs VT-x (Pentium G2140). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics for 11th Gen (Celeron 6305) and Intel HD Graphics (Pentium G2140) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 6305 targets Budget, Pentium G2140 targets Legacy Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron 6305 rivals Pentium Gold 7505.

Feature	Celeron 6305	Pentium G2140
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	UHD Graphics for 11th Gen	Intel HD Graphics
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	VT-x
Target Use	Budget	Legacy Desktop

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Value Analysis

The Celeron 6305 launched at $107 MSRP, while the Pentium G2140 debuted at $100. At current prices ($80 vs $95), the Celeron 6305 is $15 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron 6305 delivers 26.0 pts/$ vs 22.0 pts/$ for the Pentium G2140 — making the Celeron 6305 the 16.4% better value option.