Celeron 6305
VS
Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Celeron 6305 vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Intel

Celeron 6305

2 Cores2 Thrd2.5 WWMax: 1.8 GHz2020
VS
AMD

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

8 Cores16 Thrd120 WWMax: 5 GHz2023

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. 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 Ryzen 7 7800X3D

#197
Ryzen 5 5600X3D
MSRP: $229|Avg: $229
107%
#198
Core i3-9350KF
MSRP: $173|Avg: $80
106%
#199
Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE
MSRP: $220|Avg: $220
106%
#200
Core i3-9300
MSRP: $143|Avg: $75
106%
#201
Ryzen 7 3800XT
MSRP: $399|Avg: $249
105%
#202
Core i5-11400T
MSRP: $182|Avg: $140
104%
#203
Core i3-10305
MSRP: $149|Avg: $100
103%
#204
Core i3-9320
MSRP: $154|Avg: $80
103%
#205
Core i3-10105
MSRP: $122|Avg: $90
103%
#206
Core i3-13100E
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
102%
#207
Core i9-13900F
MSRP: $524|Avg: $536
102%
#208
Processor 300
MSRP: $82|Avg: $80
102%
#209
Ryzen 5 2600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $145
102%
#210
Ryzen 5 2400GE
MSRP: $169|Avg: $80
101%
#211
Core i9-14900KS
MSRP: $749|Avg: $670
101%
#212
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
MSRP: $449|Avg: $384
100%
#213
Core i3-8100T
MSRP: $117|Avg: $59
100%
#214
Core i7-13700E
MSRP: $390|Avg: $380
100%
#215
Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G
MSRP: $430|Avg: $270
99%
#216
Core i7-9700
MSRP: $333|Avg: $150
99%
#217
Core i5-13500TE
MSRP: $235|Avg: $250
98%
#218
Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G
MSRP: $294|Avg: $76
98%
#219
Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
97%
#220
Athlon PRO 300GE
MSRP: $50|Avg: $50
97%
#221
Athlon Gold 3150G
MSRP: $100|Avg: $80
97%
#222
Core i7-9800X
MSRP: $589|Avg: $210
97%
#223
Ryzen 7 4700G
MSRP: $299|Avg: $235
96%
#224
Ryzen 9 5900
MSRP: $549|Avg: $395
96%
#225
Ryzen 5 7600X3D
MSRP: $299|Avg: $300
96%
#226
Ryzen 5 1600X
MSRP: $249|Avg: $144
59%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Ryzen 7 7800X3D delivers superior performance across the board. Its 3D V-Cache technology provides a significant advantage in gaming scenarios, while its core configuration delivers 177.2% higher multi-threaded performance.
InsightCeleron 6305Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
More affordable ($80)
⚠️ Higher cost ($384)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) / 10 nm SuperFin)
✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: The Ryzen 7 7800X3D leads not only in performance but also in value. It delivers superior performance at a comparable price point.
InsightCeleron 6305Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+244%)
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($80)
⚠️ Higher cost ($384)

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 6305 and Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Intel

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.

AMD

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 96 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 34,293 points. Launch price was $449.

Processing Power

The Celeron 6305 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Celeron 6305 versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — a 94.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. The Celeron 6305 uses the Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 6305 scores 2,077 against the Ryzen 7 7800X3D's 34,293 — a 177.2% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 744 vs 2,700, a 113.6% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,236 vs 15,000 (169.5% advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D). L3 cache: 4 MB on the Celeron 6305 vs 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D.

FeatureCeleron 6305Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
8 / 16+300%
Boost Clock
1.8 GHz
5 GHz+178%
Base Clock
4.4 GHz
L3 Cache
4 MB
96 MB (total)+2300%
L2 Cache
2.5 MB+150%
1 MB (per core)
Process
10 nm SuperFin
5 nm-50%
Architecture
Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021)
Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
PassMark
2,077
34,293+1551%
Cinebench R23 Multi
18,500
Geekbench 6 Single
744
2,700+263%
Geekbench 6 Multi
1,236
15,000+1114%
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Memory & Platform

The Celeron 6305 uses the FCBGA1449 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses AM5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Celeron 6305 versus DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D 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 28 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D offers 24 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Tiger Lake-U (Celeron 6305) and X670E,X670,B650E,B650,A620 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D).

FeatureCeleron 6305Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Socket
FCBGA1449
AM5
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed
DDR4-3200
DDR5-5200+25%
Max RAM Capacity
64 GB
128 GB+100%
RAM Channels
2
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
4
28+600%
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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Ryzen 7 7800X3D supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Celeron 6305) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7800X3D). Both include integrated graphics UHD Graphics for 11th Gen (Celeron 6305) and AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core) (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 6305 targets Budget, Ryzen 7 7800X3D targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Celeron 6305 rivals Pentium Gold 7505; Ryzen 7 7800X3D rivals Intel Core i7-14700K.

FeatureCeleron 6305Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Integrated GPU
Yes
Yes
IGPU Model
UHD Graphics for 11th Gen
AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)
Unlocked
No
Yes
AVX-512
No
Yes
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d
AMD-V
Target Use
Budget
Gaming
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Value Analysis

The Celeron 6305 launched at $107 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D debuted at $449. At current prices ($80 vs $384), the Celeron 6305 is $304 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron 6305 delivers 26.0 pts/$ vs 89.3 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — making the Ryzen 7 7800X3D the 109.9% better value option.

FeatureCeleron 6305Ryzen 7 7800X3D
MSRP
$107-76%
$449
Avg Price (30d)
$80-79%
$384
Performance per Dollar
26.0
89.3+243%
Release Date
2020
2023