Celeron P4505 vs Pentium Dual-Core E2180
Celeron P4505
Pentium Dual-Core E2180
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 P4505 is positioned at rank 1059 and the Pentium Dual-Core E2180 is on rank 976, so the Pentium Dual-Core E2180 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron P4505
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Dual-Core E2180
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron P4505 | Pentium Dual-Core E2180 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($86) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Westmere (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron P4505 | Pentium Dual-Core E2180 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1657%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($86) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
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 P4505 and Pentium Dual-Core E2180
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.
Pentium Dual-Core E2180
The Pentium Dual-Core E2180 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 938 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron P4505 and Pentium Dual-Core E2180 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 0.07 GHz on the Celeron P4505 versus 2 GHz on the Pentium Dual-Core E2180 — a 186.5% clock advantage for the Pentium Dual-Core E2180. The Celeron P4505 uses the Westmere (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium Dual-Core E2180 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron P4505 scores 918 against the Pentium Dual-Core E2180's 938 — a 2.2% lead for the Pentium Dual-Core E2180. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron P4505 vs 0 kB on the Pentium Dual-Core E2180.
| Feature | Celeron P4505 | Pentium Dual-Core E2180 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 0.07 GHz | 2 GHz+2757% |
| Base Clock | 1.86 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 1 MB (total)+100% |
| Process | 32 nm-51% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Westmere (2010−2011) | NetBurst (2000−2006) |
| PassMark | 918 | 938+2% |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron P4505 uses the BGA1288 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium Dual-Core E2180 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron P4505 | Pentium Dual-Core E2180 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1288 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | 1066 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (Celeron P4505) / not specified (Pentium Dual-Core E2180). The Celeron P4505 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Westmere)), while the Pentium Dual-Core E2180 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Celeron P4505 rivals Pentium P6000.
| Feature | Celeron P4505 | Pentium Dual-Core E2180 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
Value Analysis
The Celeron P4505 launched at $86 MSRP, while the Pentium Dual-Core E2180 debuted at $84. At current prices ($86 vs $5), the Pentium Dual-Core E2180 is $81 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron P4505 delivers 10.7 pts/$ vs 187.6 pts/$ for the Pentium Dual-Core E2180 — making the Pentium Dual-Core E2180 the 178.5% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron P4505 | Pentium Dual-Core E2180 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $86 | $84-2% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $86 | $5-94% |
| Performance per Dollar | 10.7 | 187.6+1653% |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2007 |
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