Celeron 7305 vs Phenom II X4 B97
Celeron 7305
Phenom II X4 B97
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 7305 is positioned at rank 890 and the Phenom II X4 B97 is on rank 241, so the Phenom II X4 B97 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 7305
Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X4 B97
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron 7305 | Phenom II X4 B97 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($107) | ✅ More affordable ($11) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-U (2022) / Intel 7 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Deneb (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron 7305 | Phenom II X4 B97 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+880%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($107) | ✅ More affordable ($11) |
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 7305 and Phenom II X4 B97
Celeron 7305
The Celeron 7305 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Alder Lake-U (2022) architecture. It features 5 cores and 5 threads. Max frequency: 1.1 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200, LPDDR5-5200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 2,520 points. Launch price was $69.
Phenom II X4 B97
The Phenom II X4 B97 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 11 May 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Deneb (2009−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,540 points. Launch price was $100.
Processing Power
The Celeron 7305 packs 5 cores / 5 threads, while the Phenom II X4 B97 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Celeron 7305 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.1 GHz on the Celeron 7305 versus 3.2 GHz on the Phenom II X4 B97 — a 97.7% clock advantage for the Phenom II X4 B97. The Celeron 7305 uses the Alder Lake-U (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Phenom II X4 B97 uses Deneb (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 7305 scores 2,520 against the Phenom II X4 B97's 2,540 — a 0.8% lead for the Phenom II X4 B97. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Celeron 7305 vs 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X4 B97.
| Feature | Celeron 7305 | Phenom II X4 B97 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 5 / 5+25% | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 1.1 GHz | 3.2 GHz+191% |
| Base Clock | — | 3.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+33% | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-84% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-U (2022) | Deneb (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 2,520 | 2,540 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 1,422 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 641 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,598 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron 7305 uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Phenom II X4 B97 uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron 7305 | Phenom II X4 B97 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1744 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+150% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Celeron 7305) / not specified (Phenom II X4 B97). The Celeron 7305 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics for 12th Gen), while the Phenom II X4 B97 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 7305 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 7305 rivals Ryzen 3 7320U.
| Feature | Celeron 7305 | Phenom II X4 B97 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics for 12th Gen | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
Value Analysis
The Celeron 7305 launched at $128 MSRP, while the Phenom II X4 B97 debuted at $100. At current prices ($107 vs $11), the Phenom II X4 B97 is $96 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron 7305 delivers 23.6 pts/$ vs 230.9 pts/$ for the Phenom II X4 B97 — making the Phenom II X4 B97 the 163% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron 7305 | Phenom II X4 B97 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $128 | $100-22% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $107 | $11-90% |
| Performance per Dollar | 23.6 | 230.9+878% |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2010 |
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