Turion II Neo K685 vs Celeron N2805
Turion II Neo K685
Celeron N2805
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 Turion II Neo K685 is positioned at rank 473 and the Celeron N2805 is on rank 250, so the Celeron N2805 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Turion II Neo K685
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N2805
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Turion II Neo K685 | Celeron N2805 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Geneva (2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Turion II Neo K685 | Celeron N2805 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Turion II Neo K685 and Celeron N2805
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 N2805
The Celeron N2805 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.46 GHz, with boost up to 1.46 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 4.3 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,430 points. Launch price was $107.
Processing Power
Both the Turion II Neo K685 and Celeron N2805 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Turion II Neo K685 versus 1.46 GHz on the Celeron N2805 — a 20.9% clock advantage for the Turion II Neo K685. The Turion II Neo K685 uses the Geneva (2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron N2805 uses Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Turion II Neo K685 scores 1,424 against the Celeron N2805's 1,430 — a 0.4% lead for the Celeron N2805.
| Feature | Turion II Neo K685 | Celeron N2805 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.8 GHz+23% | 1.46 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 1.46 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 22 nm-51% |
| Architecture | Geneva (2010) | Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,424 | 1,430 |
Memory & Platform
The Turion II Neo K685 uses the S1g4 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron N2805 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Turion II Neo K685 | Celeron N2805 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | S1g4 | FCBGA1170 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | 1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 4 |
| RAM Channels | — | 1 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 4 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Turion II Neo K685) / true (Celeron N2805). The Celeron N2805 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)), while the Turion II Neo K685 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Celeron N2805 rivals AMD E1-2100.
| Feature | Turion II Neo K685 | Celeron N2805 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
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