Core i5-2390T vs Celeron 7305

Core i5-2390T

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2011

Celeron 7305

5 Cores5 Thrd15 WWMax: 1.1 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-2390T

2 / 4

2,491

0.0%

2,520

+1.2%

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 i5-2390T is positioned at rank 926 and the Celeron 7305 is on rank 890, so the Celeron 7305 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 i5-2390T

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

22770%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

21515%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

15622%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

4706%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

3728%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

3261%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1868%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1843%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1678%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1678%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1660%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1615%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1592%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1586%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1571%

#302

Core i7-6900K

MSRP: $1089|Avg: $1089

98%

#303

Core i7-5960X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $83

98%

#926

Core i5-2390T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $182

100%

#927

Phenom II X4 910e

MSRP: $157|Avg: $69

100%

#928

FX-8100

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

100%

#930

Celeron E1400

MSRP: $53|Avg: $63

99%

#932

Pentium E6800

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

98%

#933

Core i3-530

MSRP: $113|Avg: $15

98%

#935

Core i3-2105

MSRP: $138|Avg: $30

97%

#936

Athlon II X3 405e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

97%

#937

Core i3-3225

MSRP: $172|Avg: $167

97%

#938

Athlon II X3 400e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

96%

#939

Athlon II X2 245e

MSRP: $87|Avg: $15

96%

#940

Core i3-3220T

MSRP: $149|Avg: $146

96%

#941

Athlon II X2 240e

MSRP: $77|Avg: $77

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron 7305

#878

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1490%

#879

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1468%

#880

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1348%

#881

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1342%

#882

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1330%

#884

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1284%

#885

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1231%

#886

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1229%

#887

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1196%

#890

Celeron 7305

MSRP: $128|Avg: $107

100%

#891

E-300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $20

100%

#892

Core i7-7820HK

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

99%

#895

Pentium B940

MSRP: $134|Avg: $11

99%

#896

Core i5-8305G

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

99%

#897

Celeron 6305

MSRP: $107|Avg: $80

99%

#900

Core i7-8705G

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

97%

#902

Pentium Dual Core T2410

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

96%

#903

FX-8800P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

96%

#904

Core i7-8809G

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

95%

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 Celeron 7305 (2022) utilizes Intel 7 nm technology and DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200, LPDDR5-5200, LPDDR4x-4267, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i5-2390T	Celeron 7305
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($182)	✅ More affordable ($107)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-U (2022) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-2390T (2011) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i5-2390T	Celeron 7305
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+72%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($182)	✅ More affordable ($107)

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 i5-2390T Benchmark Check

Celeron 7305 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-2390T and Celeron 7305

Core i5-2390T

The Core i5-2390T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 February 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,491 points. Launch price was $100.

Celeron 7305

The Celeron 7305 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Alder Lake-U (2022) architecture. It features 5 cores and 5 threads. Max frequency: 1.1 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200, LPDDR5-5200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 2,520 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-2390T packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron 7305 offers 5 cores / 5 threads — the Celeron 7305 has 3 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Core i5-2390T versus 1.1 GHz on the Celeron 7305 — a 104.3% clock advantage for the Core i5-2390T. The Core i5-2390T uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron 7305 uses Alder Lake-U (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-2390T scores 2,491 against the Celeron 7305's 2,520 — a 1.2% lead for the Celeron 7305. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 614 vs 641, a 4.3% lead for the Celeron 7305 that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-2390T vs 8 MB (total) on the Celeron 7305.

Feature	Core i5-2390T	Celeron 7305
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	5 / 5+150%
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz+218%	1.1 GHz
Base Clock	2.7 GHz	—
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	8 MB (total)+167%
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)+400%
Process	32 nm	Intel 7 nm-78%
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Alder Lake-U (2022)
PassMark	2,491	2,520+1%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	1,422
Geekbench 6 Single	614	641+4%
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,598

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-2390T uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron 7305 uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the Core i5-2390T versus DDR5-4800 on the Celeron 7305 — the Celeron 7305 supports 50% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron 7305 supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i5-2390T) vs 20 (Celeron 7305) — the Celeron 7305 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H61,H67,P67,Z68,B75,Z77 (Core i5-2390T) and Alder Lake-U (Celeron 7305).

Feature	Core i5-2390T	Celeron 7305
Socket	LGA1155	FCBGA1744
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 5.0+150%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333	DDR5-4800+67%
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	64 GB+100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	20+25%

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-2390T) vs VT-x, VT-d (Celeron 7305). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 2000 (Core i5-2390T) and UHD Graphics for 12th Gen (Celeron 7305) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-2390T targets Legacy Low Power Desktop, Celeron 7305 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core i5-2390T rivals A8-3800; Celeron 7305 rivals Ryzen 3 7320U.

Feature	Core i5-2390T	Celeron 7305
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	HD Graphics 2000	UHD Graphics for 12th Gen
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	Legacy Low Power Desktop	Budget

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-2390T launched at $182 MSRP, while the Celeron 7305 debuted at $128. At current prices ($182 vs $107), the Celeron 7305 is $75 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-2390T delivers 13.7 pts/$ vs 23.6 pts/$ for the Celeron 7305 — making the Celeron 7305 the 53% better value option.