Celeron N2805 vs Athlon 64 X2 5000+
Celeron N2805
Athlon 64 X2 5000+
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 N2805 is positioned at rank 250 and the Athlon 64 X2 5000+ is on rank 988, so the Celeron N2805 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N2805
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 X2 5000+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron N2805 | Athlon 64 X2 5000+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($42) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Windsor (2006−2007) / 90 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron N2805 | Athlon 64 X2 5000+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($42) |
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 N2805 and Athlon 64 X2 5000+
Celeron N2805
The Celeron N2805 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.46 GHz, with boost up to 1.46 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 4.3 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,430 points. Launch price was $107.
Athlon 64 X2 5000+
The Athlon 64 X2 5000+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Windsor (2006−2007) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: AM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 89 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,425 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron N2805 and Athlon 64 X2 5000+ share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.46 GHz on the Celeron N2805 versus 2.6 GHz on the Athlon 64 X2 5000+ — a 56.2% clock advantage for the Athlon 64 X2 5000+. The Celeron N2805 uses the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Athlon 64 X2 5000+ uses Windsor (2006−2007) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N2805 scores 1,430 against the Athlon 64 X2 5000+'s 1,425 — a 0.4% lead for the Celeron N2805. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Celeron N2805 | Athlon 64 X2 5000+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.46 GHz | 2.6 GHz+78% |
| Base Clock | 1.46 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512 kB |
| Process | 22 nm-76% | 90 nm |
| Architecture | Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) | Windsor (2006−2007) |
| PassMark | 1,430 | 1,425 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron N2805 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon 64 X2 5000+ uses AM2 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1066 on the Celeron N2805 versus DDR2-800 on the Athlon 64 X2 5000+ — the Celeron N2805 supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Athlon 64 X2 5000+ supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 4 — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (Celeron N2805) vs 2 (Athlon 64 X2 5000+). PCIe lanes: 4 (Celeron N2805) vs 0 (Athlon 64 X2 5000+) — the Celeron N2805 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FCBGA1170 (Celeron N2805) and AMD AM2 (Athlon 64 X2 5000+).
| Feature | Celeron N2805 | Athlon 64 X2 5000+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1170 | AM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | 1066+53200% | DDR2-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 | 16 GB+419430300% |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (Celeron N2805) / not specified (Athlon 64 X2 5000+). The Celeron N2805 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)), while the Athlon 64 X2 5000+ requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Celeron N2805 rivals AMD E1-2100.
| Feature | Celeron N2805 | Athlon 64 X2 5000+ |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
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