Celeron 7305 vs Ryzen 5 5600

Celeron 7305

5 Cores5 Thrd15 WWMax: 1.1 GHz2022

Ryzen 5 5600

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron 7305

5 / 5

2,520

0.0%

21,550

+755.2%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

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 7305 is positioned at rank #890 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 7305

#878

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1490%

#879

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1468%

#880

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1348%

#881

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1342%

#882

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1330%

#884

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1284%

#885

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1231%

#886

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1229%

#887

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1196%

#890

Celeron 7305

MSRP: $128|Avg: $107

100%

#891

E-300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $20

100%

#892

Core i7-7820HK

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

99%

#895

Pentium B940

MSRP: $134|Avg: $11

99%

#896

Core i5-8305G

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

99%

#897

Celeron 6305

MSRP: $107|Avg: $80

99%

#900

Core i7-8705G

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

97%

#902

Pentium Dual Core T2410

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

96%

#903

FX-8800P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

96%

#904

Core i7-8809G

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 5600

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

135%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

123%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

123%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

121%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

118%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

116%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

116%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

115%

#16

Core Ultra 5 225F

MSRP: $231|Avg: $150

112%

#17

Core Ultra 7 265K

MSRP: $309|Avg: $285

110%

#18

Ryzen 9 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $150

109%

#19

Ryzen 5 3600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $90

108%

#20

Core i7-14700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $260

107%

#21

Core i7-14700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $270

103%

#22

Ryzen 5 4500

MSRP: $129|Avg: $85

101%

#23

Ryzen 5 5600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $115

100%

#24

Celeron G5925

MSRP: $62|Avg: $15

100%

#25

Ryzen 5 7500F

MSRP: $179|Avg: $145

98%

#26

Core Ultra 5 245

MSRP: $319|Avg: $220

97%

#27

Ryzen 7 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $86

97%

#28

Core Ultra 7 265KF

MSRP: $379|Avg: $323

97%

#29

Core Ultra 7 265F

MSRP: $369|Avg: $276

95%

#30

Core i5-12400F

MSRP: $174|Avg: $110

95%

#31

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

94%

#32

Ryzen 7 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $100

93%

#33

Core i3-10100F

MSRP: $88|Avg: $50

93%

#34

Ryzen 5 7400F

MSRP: $150|Avg: $147

93%

#35

Ryzen 5 9600X

MSRP: $279|Avg: $178

90%

#36

Ryzen 7 3800X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $140

88%

#37

Ryzen 3 5300G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

87%

#38

Ryzen 9 7900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $316

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Ryzen 5 5600 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Celeron 7305 in both compute-intensive tasks (158.1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Celeron 7305	Ryzen 5 5600
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($107)	⚠️ Higher cost ($115)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-U (2022) / Intel 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Vermeer (2020−2025) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: The Ryzen 5 5600 leads not only in performance but also in value. It delivers superior performance at a comparable price point.

Insight	Celeron 7305	Ryzen 5 5600
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+696%)
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($107)	⚠️ Higher cost ($115)

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 7305 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 5600 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron 7305 and Ryzen 5 5600

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.

Ryzen 5 5600

The Ryzen 5 5600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 21,550 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Celeron 7305 packs 5 cores / 5 threads, while the Ryzen 5 5600 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 5 5600 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.1 GHz on the Celeron 7305 versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600 — a 120% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 5600. The Celeron 7305 uses the Alder Lake-U (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 5600 uses Vermeer (2020−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 7305 scores 2,520 against the Ryzen 5 5600's 21,550 — a 158.1% lead for the Ryzen 5 5600. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 1,422 vs 11,077 (154.5% advantage for the Ryzen 5 5600). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 641 vs 2,052, a 104.8% lead for the Ryzen 5 5600 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,598 vs 8,600 (137.3% advantage for the Ryzen 5 5600). L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Celeron 7305 vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 5600.

Feature	Celeron 7305	Ryzen 5 5600
Cores / Threads	5 / 5	6 / 12+20%
Boost Clock	1.1 GHz	4.4 GHz+300%
Base Clock	—	3.5 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	32 MB (total)+300%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+150%	512K (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Alder Lake-U (2022)	Vermeer (2020−2025)
PassMark	2,520	21,550+755%
Cinebench R23 Multi	1,422	11,077+679%
Geekbench 6 Single	641	2,052+220%
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,598	8,600+438%

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron 7305 uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 5 5600 uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800 on the Celeron 7305 versus DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 5 5600 — the Celeron 7305 supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 5 5600 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: 20 (Celeron 7305) vs 24 (Ryzen 5 5600) — the Ryzen 5 5600 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Alder Lake-U (Celeron 7305) and B550,X570,B450,X470,A520 (Ryzen 5 5600).

Feature	Celeron 7305	Ryzen 5 5600
Socket	FCBGA1744	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800+25%	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	128 GB+100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	20	24+20%

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 5 5600 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Celeron 7305) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 5 5600). The Celeron 7305 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics for 12th Gen), while the Ryzen 5 5600 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 7305 targets Budget, Ryzen 5 5600 targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron 7305 rivals Ryzen 3 7320U.

Feature	Celeron 7305	Ryzen 5 5600
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	UHD Graphics for 12th Gen	—
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	AMD-V
Target Use	Budget	Desktop

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Value Analysis

The Celeron 7305 launched at $128 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 5600 debuted at $199. At current prices ($107 vs $115), the Celeron 7305 is $8 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron 7305 delivers 23.6 pts/$ vs 187.4 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 5600 — making the Ryzen 5 5600 the 155.3% better value option.