Core i3-5005U vs Phenom II X4 905e

Core i3-5005U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2 GHz2015

Phenom II X4 905e

4 Cores4 Thrd65 WWMax: 2.5 GHz2009

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-5005U

2 / 4

2,012

0.0%

2,014

+0.1%

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. The Core i3-5005U is positioned at rank 362 and the Phenom II X4 905e is on rank 316, so the Phenom II X4 905e 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 Core i3-5005U

#107

Core Ultra 5 228V

MSRP: $295|Avg: $295

100%

#111

Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $180

99%

#350

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

510%

#351

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

503%

#352

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

462%

#353

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

460%

#354

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

455%

#356

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

440%

#357

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

422%

#358

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

421%

#359

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

410%

#362

Core i3-5005U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#375

Pentium Dual Core T3200

MSRP: $64|Avg: $5

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X4 905e

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

4643%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

4388%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

3186%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

960%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

760%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

665%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

381%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

376%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

342%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

342%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

338%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

329%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

325%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

323%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

320%

#288

Core i5-12500TE

MSRP: $225|Avg: $225

99%

#289

Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE

MSRP: $108|Avg: $70

99%

#290

Core i9-10900KF

MSRP: $509|Avg: $336

99%

#291

Core i9-14900T

MSRP: $549|Avg: $577

99%

#292

Core i5-13500T

MSRP: $342|Avg: $342

99%

#293

Core i3-10300

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $140.49

99%

#294

Core i9-10900F

MSRP: $464|Avg: $300

98%

#295

Ryzen 7 5800X3D

MSRP: $449|Avg: $429

98%

#296

Core i7-9700F

MSRP: $323|Avg: $200

98%

#297

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1419

97%

#316

Phenom II X4 905e

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i3-5005U (2015) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i3-5005U	Phenom II X4 905e
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-U (2015) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Deneb (2009−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Phenom II X4 905e (2009) relies on 45 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i3-5005U	Phenom II X4 905e
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

Core i3-5005U Benchmark Check

Phenom II X4 905e Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-5005U and Phenom II X4 905e

Core i3-5005U

The Core i3-5005U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,012 points. Launch price was $275.

Phenom II X4 905e

The Phenom II X4 905e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2 June 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Deneb (2009−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,014 points. Launch price was $212.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-5005U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Phenom II X4 905e offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Phenom II X4 905e has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Core i3-5005U versus 2.5 GHz on the Phenom II X4 905e — a 22.2% clock advantage for the Phenom II X4 905e (base: 2 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core i3-5005U uses the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture (14 nm), while the Phenom II X4 905e uses Deneb (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-5005U scores 2,012 against the Phenom II X4 905e's 2,014 — a 0.1% lead for the Phenom II X4 905e. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-5005U vs 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X4 905e.

Feature	Core i3-5005U	Phenom II X4 905e
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	2 GHz	2.5 GHz+25%
Base Clock	2 GHz	2.5 GHz+25%
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	6 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512 kB (per core)+100%
Process	14 nm-69%	45 nm
Architecture	Broadwell-U (2015)	Deneb (2009−2011)
PassMark	2,012	2,014
Geekbench 6 Single	617	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,227	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-5005U uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Phenom II X4 905e uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-5005U	Phenom II X4 905e
Socket	FCBGA1168	AM3
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L-1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	12	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (Core i3-5005U) / not specified (Phenom II X4 905e). The Core i3-5005U includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 5500), while the Phenom II X4 905e requires a dedicated GPU.