Pentium G2140 vs Celeron 6305

CPU

GPU

Pentium G2140

2 Cores2 Thrd55 WW2013

Celeron 6305

2 Cores2 Thrd2.5 WWMax: 1.8 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium G2140

2 / 2

2,092

+0.7%

2,077

0.0%

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 Pentium G2140 is positioned at rank 775 and the Celeron 6305 is on rank 897, so the Pentium G2140 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 Pentium G2140

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

14900%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

14079%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

10223%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

3080%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2439%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2134%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1222%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1206%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1098%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1098%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1086%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1057%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1042%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1038%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1028%

#393

Core i3-9300T

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

98%

#775

Pentium G2140

MSRP: $100|Avg: $95

100%

#776

Core i7-4790T

MSRP: $303|Avg: $102

100%

#777

Core i5-2320

MSRP: $177|Avg: $22

100%

#778

Celeron E3500

MSRP: $62|Avg: $10

99%

#779

Pentium G2030

MSRP: $85|Avg: $85

99%

#780

Athlon II X2 260

MSRP: $60|Avg: $12

99%

#781

Athlon II X3 445

MSRP: $87|Avg: $15

99%

#783

Core i5-2310

MSRP: $177|Avg: $12

99%

#784

Core i5-5675C

MSRP: $276|Avg: $66

99%

#785

Core i5-2380P

MSRP: $177|Avg: $25

98%

#786

Core i5-4690

MSRP: $272|Avg: $120

98%

#787

FX-6120

MSRP: $188|Avg: $54

98%

#788

Core i7-6700TE

MSRP: $303|Avg: $175

98%

#790

Athlon II X4 620

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron 6305

#885

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1512%

#886

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1489%

#887

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1367%

#888

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1361%

#889

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1349%

#891

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1302%

#892

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1249%

#893

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1247%

#894

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1213%

#897

Celeron 6305

MSRP: $107|Avg: $80

100%

#900

Core i7-8705G

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

98%

#902

Pentium Dual Core T2410

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

98%

#903

FX-8800P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

97%

#904

Core i7-8809G

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

97%

#911

Core i7-6820HK

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

96%

#912

Athlon II Neo K325

MSRP: $60|Avg: $25

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 6305 (2020) utilizes 10 nm SuperFin technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium G2140	Celeron 6305
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($95)	✅ More affordable ($80)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) / 10 nm SuperFin)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium G2140 (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium G2140	Celeron 6305
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+18%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($95)	✅ More affordable ($80)

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.

Pentium G2140 Benchmark Check

Celeron 6305 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium G2140 and Celeron 6305

Pentium G2140

The Pentium G2140 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,092 points. Launch price was $69.

Celeron 6305

The Celeron 6305 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 2.5 MB. Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1449. Thermal design power (TDP): 2.5 MB + 4 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,077 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Pentium G2140 and Celeron 6305 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. The Celeron 6305 is built on the Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium G2140 scores 2,092 against the Celeron 6305's 2,077 — a 0.7% lead for the Pentium G2140. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 550 vs 744, a 30% lead for the Celeron 6305 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 920 vs 1,236 (29.3% advantage for the Celeron 6305). L3 cache: 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Pentium G2140 vs 4 MB on the Celeron 6305.

Feature	Pentium G2140	Celeron 6305
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	—	1.8 GHz
Base Clock	3.3 GHz	—
L3 Cache	3 MB Intel® Smart Cache	4 MB+33%
L2 Cache	—	2.5 MB
Process	22 nm	10 nm SuperFin-55%
Architecture	—	Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021)
PassMark	2,092	2,077
Geekbench 6 Single	550	744+35%
Geekbench 6 Multi	920	1,236+34%

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium G2140 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron 6305 uses FCBGA1449 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1600 on the Pentium G2140 versus DDR4-3200 on the Celeron 6305 — the Celeron 6305 supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron 6305 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 (Pentium G2140) vs 4 (Celeron 6305) — the Pentium G2140 offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H61,B75 (Pentium G2140) and Tiger Lake-U (Celeron 6305).

Feature	Pentium G2140	Celeron 6305
Socket	LGA1155	FCBGA1449
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1600	DDR4-3200+33%
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	64 GB+100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	16+300%	4

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Pentium G2140) vs VT-x, VT-d (Celeron 6305). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Pentium G2140) and UHD Graphics for 11th Gen (Celeron 6305) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium G2140 targets Legacy Desktop, Celeron 6305 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 6305 rivals Pentium Gold 7505.

Feature	Pentium G2140	Celeron 6305
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	Intel HD Graphics	UHD Graphics for 11th Gen
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	Legacy Desktop	Budget

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Value Analysis

The Pentium G2140 launched at $100 MSRP, while the Celeron 6305 debuted at $107. At current prices ($95 vs $80), the Celeron 6305 is $15 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G2140 delivers 22.0 pts/$ vs 26.0 pts/$ for the Celeron 6305 — making the Celeron 6305 the 16.4% better value option.