Celeron 7305 vs Xeon L7455
Celeron 7305
Xeon L7455
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 Xeon L7455 is on rank 793, so the Xeon L7455 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 Xeon L7455
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron 7305 | Xeon L7455 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($107) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-U (2022) / Intel 7 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron 7305 | Xeon L7455 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($107) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Xeon L7455
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.
Xeon L7455
The Xeon L7455 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 2.13 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA604. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,494 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Celeron 7305 is built on the Alder Lake-U (2022) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron 7305 scores 2,520 against the Xeon L7455's 2,494 — a 1% lead for the Celeron 7305. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Celeron 7305 vs 12 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon L7455.
| Feature | Celeron 7305 | Xeon L7455 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 5 / 5 | — |
| Boost Clock | 1.1 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | — | 2.13 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 12 MB L2 Cache+50% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | — |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-84% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-U (2022) | — |
| PassMark | 2,520+1% | 2,494 |
| 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 Xeon L7455 uses PGA604 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron 7305 | Xeon L7455 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1744 | PGA604 |
| 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 (Xeon L7455). The Celeron 7305 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics for 12th Gen), while the Xeon L7455 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 7305 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 7305 rivals Ryzen 3 7320U.
| Feature | Celeron 7305 | Xeon L7455 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics for 12th Gen | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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