Celeron P4505 vs Athlon II X2 250u

Celeron P4505

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 0.07 GHz2010

Athlon II X2 250u

2 Cores2 Thrd25 WWMax: 1.6 GHz2009

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron P4505

2 / 2

918

0.0%

935

+1.9%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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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 P4505 is positioned at rank 1059 and the Athlon II X2 250u is on rank 891, so the Athlon II X2 250u offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar Celeron P4505

#1046

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2750%

#1047

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2709%

#1048

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2487%

#1049

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2476%

#1050

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2453%

#1052

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2369%

#1053

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2272%

#1054

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2268%

#1055

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2207%

#1058

Pentium Dual Core T2370

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

100%

#1059

Celeron P4505

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

100%

#1060

Pentium T4200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

100%

#1061

Core i7-2720QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

100%

#1062

Pentium 2020M

MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A

99%

#1063

Celeron P4500

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

99%

#1064

Pentium Dual Core SU4100

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

99%

#1065

Processor N50

MSRP: $128|Avg: $120

98%

#1066

Athlon II N350

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

98%

#1067

Celeron N3350

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

97%

#1069

Core i7-2675QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

97%

#1070

A9-9410

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

97%

#1072

A8 Pro-7150B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

96%

#1073

A9-9420

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X2 250u

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

20007%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

18905%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

13727%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

4135%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

3276%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2865%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1641%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1620%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1475%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1475%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1458%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1419%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1399%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1393%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1381%

#299

Core i9-7980XE

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $300

95%

#891

Athlon II X2 250u

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

100%

#892

Core i3-2125

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

100%

#893

Pentium G6951

MSRP: $89|Avg: $50

100%

#895

Celeron G1820

MSRP: $110|Avg: $15

99%

#896

Celeron E1600

MSRP: $53|Avg: $10

99%

#897

Athlon II X2 270u

MSRP: $68|Avg: $10

99%

#898

Core i5-4570TE

MSRP: $202|Avg: $40

98%

#899

Core i3-2130

MSRP: $138|Avg: $138

96%

#902

Core i3-6100E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $50

95%

#903

Core i3-4330TE

MSRP: $138|Avg: $15

94%

#904

Pentium E5700

MSRP: $75|Avg: $15

94%

#906

Athlon II X3 420e

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Athlon II X2 250u delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Celeron P4505 in both compute-intensive tasks (1.8% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Celeron P4505	Athlon II X2 250u
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($86)	✅ More affordable ($15)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Westmere (2010−2011) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Regor (2009−2013) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Athlon II X2 250u stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 83% cheaper ($15 vs $86) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Celeron P4505	Athlon II X2 250u
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+484%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($86)	✅ More affordable ($15)

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 P4505 Benchmark Check

Athlon II X2 250u Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron P4505 and Athlon II X2 250u

Celeron P4505

The Celeron P4505 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Westmere (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.86 GHz, with boost up to 0.07 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1288. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066. Passmark benchmark score: 918 points. Launch price was $69.

Athlon II X2 250u

The Athlon II X2 250u is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 October 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Regor (2009−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 935 points. Launch price was $35.

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Processing Power

Both the Celeron P4505 and Athlon II X2 250u share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 0.07 GHz on the Celeron P4505 versus 1.6 GHz on the Athlon II X2 250u — a 183.2% clock advantage for the Athlon II X2 250u. The Celeron P4505 uses the Westmere (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Athlon II X2 250u uses Regor (2009−2013) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron P4505 scores 918 against the Athlon II X2 250u's 935 — a 1.8% lead for the Athlon II X2 250u. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron P4505 vs 0 kB on the Athlon II X2 250u.

Feature	Celeron P4505	Athlon II X2 250u
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	0.07 GHz	1.6 GHz+2186%
Base Clock	1.86 GHz	—
L3 Cache	2 MB	0 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB	1 MB+100%
Process	32 nm-29%	45 nm
Architecture	Westmere (2010−2011)	Regor (2009−2013)
PassMark	918	935+2%
Geekbench 6 Single	—	222
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	423

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron P4505 uses the BGA1288 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon II X2 250u uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1066 on the Celeron P4505 versus DDR3-1066 on the Athlon II X2 250u — the Celeron P4505 supports 198.9% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 8 of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: HM55,HM57,QM57 (Celeron P4505) and 760G,785G (Athlon II X2 250u).

Feature	Celeron P4505	Athlon II X2 250u
Socket	BGA1288	AM3
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	1066+35433%	DDR3-1066
Max RAM Capacity	8	8 GB+104857500%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (Celeron P4505) vs AMD-V (Athlon II X2 250u). The Celeron P4505 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Westmere)), while the Athlon II X2 250u requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon II X2 250u targets Low Power Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron P4505 rivals Pentium P6000; Athlon II X2 250u rivals Core 2 Duo E7500.

Feature	Celeron P4505	Athlon II X2 250u
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	Intel HD Graphics (Westmere)	—
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	true	AMD-V
Target Use	—	Low Power Desktop

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Value Analysis

The Celeron P4505 launched at $86 MSRP, while the Athlon II X2 250u debuted at $60. At current prices ($86 vs $15), the Athlon II X2 250u is $71 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron P4505 delivers 10.7 pts/$ vs 62.3 pts/$ for the Athlon II X2 250u — making the Athlon II X2 250u the 141.5% better value option.