
Celeron G5905T vs Core m7-6Y75

Celeron G5905T

Core m7-6Y75
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron G5905T
Performance Per Dollar Core m7-6Y75
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G5905T | Core m7-6Y75 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($50) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($393) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake-Y (2015) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G5905T | Core m7-6Y75 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+684%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($50) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($393) |
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 G5905T and Core m7-6Y75

Celeron G5905T
The Celeron G5905T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 2,356 points. Launch price was $69.

Core m7-6Y75
The Core m7-6Y75 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake-Y (2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 4.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,363 points. Launch price was $393.
Processing Power
The Celeron G5905T packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core m7-6Y75's 2 cores. The Core m7-6Y75 is built on the Skylake-Y (2015) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron G5905T scores 2,356 against the Core m7-6Y75's 2,363 — a 0.3% lead for the Core m7-6Y75. L3 cache: 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Celeron G5905T vs 4 MB (total) on the Core m7-6Y75.
| Feature | Celeron G5905T | Core m7-6Y75 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | — | 3.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz+175% | 1.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | — | Skylake-Y (2015) |
| PassMark | 2,356 | 2,363 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 748 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 750 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G5905T uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core m7-6Y75 uses FCBGA1515 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron G5905T | Core m7-6Y75 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | FCBGA1515 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron G5905T) / not specified (Core m7-6Y75). The Celeron G5905T includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 610), while the Core m7-6Y75 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G5905T targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G5905T rivals Pentium Gold G6405T.
| Feature | Celeron G5905T | Core m7-6Y75 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 610 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G5905T launched at $50 MSRP, while the Core m7-6Y75 debuted at $393. At current prices ($50 vs $393), the Celeron G5905T is $343 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G5905T delivers 47.1 pts/$ vs 6.0 pts/$ for the Core m7-6Y75 — making the Celeron G5905T the 154.7% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G5905T | Core m7-6Y75 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-87% | $393 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-87% | $393 |
| Performance per Dollar | 47.1+685% | 6.0 |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2015 |
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