Turion II Neo K685 vs Celeron 5205U

Turion II Neo K685

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 1.8 GHz2010

Celeron 5205U

2 Cores2 Thrd15 WWMax: 1.9 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Turion II Neo K685

2 / 2

1,424

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Celeron 5205U

2 / 2

1,432

+0.6%

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 Turion II Neo K685 is positioned at rank 473 and the Celeron 5205U is on rank 1231, so the Turion II Neo K685 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 Turion II Neo K685

#461

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

618%

#462

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

609%

#463

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

559%

#464

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

557%

#465

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

551%

#467

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

533%

#468

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

511%

#469

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

510%

#470

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

496%

#473

Turion II Neo K685

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#488

Processor U300

MSRP: $193|Avg: $180

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron 5205U

#1218

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

8811%

#1219

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

8682%

#1220

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

7970%

#1221

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

7934%

#1222

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

7861%

#1224

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

7592%

#1225

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

7279%

#1226

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

7267%

#1227

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

7072%

#1230

Core i7-820QM

MSRP: $546|Avg: N/A

100%

#1231

Celeron 5205U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1232

Core Duo T2700

MSRP: $663|Avg: N/A

84%

#1234

Pentium SU4100

MSRP: $289|Avg: $15

71%

#1235

Core Solo T1400

MSRP: $200|Avg: $5

64%

#1236

Core i7-940XM

MSRP: $1096|Avg: N/A

62%

#1237

Core Solo T1350

MSRP: $200|Avg: $70

61%

#1239

Core Solo T1300

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

55%

#1240

Core Solo T1200

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

51%

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 5205U (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Turion II Neo K685	Celeron 5205U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Geneva (2010) / 45 nm)	✨ Modern (Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Turion II Neo K685 (2010) relies on 45 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Turion II Neo K685	Celeron 5205U
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.

Turion II Neo K685 Benchmark Check

Celeron 5205U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Turion II Neo K685 and Celeron 5205U

Turion II Neo K685

The Turion II Neo K685 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Geneva (2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.8 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1g4. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,424 points. Launch price was $69.

Celeron 5205U

The Celeron 5205U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 31 October 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,432 points. Launch price was $107.

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Processing Power

Both the Turion II Neo K685 and Celeron 5205U share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Turion II Neo K685 versus 1.9 GHz on the Celeron 5205U — a 5.4% clock advantage for the Celeron 5205U. The Turion II Neo K685 uses the Geneva (2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron 5205U uses Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Turion II Neo K685 scores 1,424 against the Celeron 5205U's 1,432 — a 0.6% lead for the Celeron 5205U.

Feature	Turion II Neo K685	Celeron 5205U
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.8 GHz	1.9 GHz+6%
Base Clock	—	1.9 GHz
L3 Cache	—	2 MB
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB
Process	45 nm	14 nm-69%
Architecture	Geneva (2010)	Comet Lake-U (2019−2020)
PassMark	1,424	1,432
Geekbench 6 Single	—	385
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	650

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Memory & Platform

The Turion II Neo K685 uses the S1g4 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron 5205U uses FCBGA1528 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Turion II Neo K685	Celeron 5205U
Socket	S1g4	FCBGA1528
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2400
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	12

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Turion II Neo K685) / VT-x, VT-d (Celeron 5205U). The Celeron 5205U includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics (Comet Lake)), while the Turion II Neo K685 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 5205U targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 5205U rivals Pentium Gold 6405U.