CPU
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Celeron E3500
Celeron 5305U
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 E3500 is positioned at rank 778 and the Celeron 5305U is on rank 656, so the Celeron 5305U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron E3500
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 5305U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron E3500 | Celeron 5305U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm) | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron E3500 | Celeron 5305U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Celeron E3500 and Celeron 5305U
Celeron E3500
The Celeron E3500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 August 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,290 points. Launch price was $62.
Celeron 5305U
The Celeron 5305U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400, LPDDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 1,307 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron E3500 and Celeron 5305U share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the Celeron E3500 versus 2.3 GHz on the Celeron 5305U — a 16% clock advantage for the Celeron E3500 (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Celeron E3500 uses the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron 5305U uses Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron E3500 scores 1,290 against the Celeron 5305U's 1,307 — a 1.3% lead for the Celeron 5305U. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 347 vs 480, a 32.2% lead for the Celeron 5305U that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 624 vs 865 (32.4% advantage for the Celeron 5305U). L3 cache: 0 kB on the Celeron E3500 vs 2 MB on the Celeron 5305U.
| Feature | Celeron E3500 | Celeron 5305U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.7 GHz+17% | 2.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz+17% | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (total) | — |
| Process | 45 nm | 14 nm-69% |
| Architecture | Wolfdale (2008−2010) | Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 1,290 | 1,307+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 347 | 480+38% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 624 | 865+39% |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron E3500 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron 5305U uses FCBGA1528 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1066 on the Celeron E3500 versus DDR4-2400 on the Celeron 5305U — the Celeron 5305U supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron 5305U supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Celeron E3500) vs 12 (Celeron 5305U) — the Celeron 5305U offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: G31,G41,P45 (Celeron E3500) and Comet Lake-U (Celeron 5305U).
| Feature | Celeron E3500 | Celeron 5305U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | FCBGA1528 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 3.0+173% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | DDR4-2400+33% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 64 GB+700% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 12 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron E3500) vs VT-x, VT-d (Celeron 5305U). The Celeron 5305U includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics (Comet Lake)), while the Celeron E3500 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron E3500 targets Budget, Celeron 5305U targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron E3500 rivals Pentium E5200; Celeron 5305U rivals Pentium Gold 6405U.
| Feature | Celeron E3500 | Celeron 5305U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics (Comet Lake) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Budget | Budget |
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