Celeron G5905 vs Athlon PRO 3045B

Celeron G5905

2 Cores2 Thrd58 WW2020

Athlon PRO 3045B

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2021

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron G5905

2 / 2

2,760

0.0%

2,770

+0.4%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Athlon PRO 3045B

#1164

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

4514%

#1165

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4448%

#1166

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

4083%

#1167

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

4065%

#1168

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

4027%

#1170

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3889%

#1171

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3729%

#1172

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3723%

#1173

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3623%

#1176

Core 2 Duo SL9600

MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A

100%

#1177

Athlon PRO 3045B

MSRP: $426|Avg: $180

100%

#1178

Core 2 Duo T5600

MSRP: $241|Avg: N/A

100%

#1179

Pentium N3510

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

99%

#1180

Core i7-7Y75

MSRP: $393|Avg: $285

99%

#1182

Core i7-4500U

MSRP: $398|Avg: N/A

96%

#1184

Athlon Neo X2 L325

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

95%

#1185

Core i3-2370M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

94%

#1186

Core i3-3217UE

MSRP: $225|Avg: $35

93%

#1187

Celeron T3000

MSRP: $150|Avg: $54

93%

#1188

Core m7-6Y75

MSRP: $393|Avg: $393

92%

#1189

Core M-5Y10

MSRP: $281|Avg: $20

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Athlon PRO 3045B delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Celeron G5905 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.4% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Celeron G5905	Athlon PRO 3045B
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($180)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Dali (2020−2021) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Celeron G5905	Athlon PRO 3045B
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($180)

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 G5905 Benchmark Check

Athlon PRO 3045B Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron G5905 and Athlon PRO 3045B

Celeron G5905

The Celeron G5905 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 58 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 2,760 points. Launch price was $69.

Athlon PRO 3045B

The Athlon PRO 3045B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Dali (2020−2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,770 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Celeron G5905 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Athlon PRO 3045B's 2 cores. The Athlon PRO 3045B is built on the Dali (2020−2021) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron G5905 scores 2,760 against the Athlon PRO 3045B's 2,770 — a 0.4% lead for the Athlon PRO 3045B. L3 cache: 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Celeron G5905 vs 4 MB (total) on the Athlon PRO 3045B.

Feature	Celeron G5905	Athlon PRO 3045B
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	—	3.2 GHz
Base Clock	3.5 GHz+52%	2.3 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB Intel® Smart Cache	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	512 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	—	Dali (2020−2021)
PassMark	2,760	2,770
Geekbench 6 Single	724	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,242	—

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron G5905 uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon PRO 3045B uses FP5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2666 memory speed. The Celeron G5905 supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Celeron G5905) vs 8 (Athlon PRO 3045B) — the Celeron G5905 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H410,B460,H470,Z490,H510,B560,H570,Z590 (Celeron G5905) and AMD FP5 (Athlon PRO 3045B).

Feature	Celeron G5905	Athlon PRO 3045B
Socket	LGA1200	FP5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2666	DDR4-2400
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB+300%	32 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	16+100%	8

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron G5905) / not specified (Athlon PRO 3045B). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 610 (Celeron G5905) and AMD Radeon Vega 3 (Athlon PRO 3045B) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G5905 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G5905 rivals Pentium Gold G6405.