Ryzen 5 5600X vs Celeron 3205U

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Aggregate performance score

Celeron 3205U
2015
2 cores / 2 threads, 15 Watt
0.61
Ryzen 5 5600X
2020
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
14.15
+2220%

Ryzen 5 5600X outperforms Celeron 3205U by a whopping 2220% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Celeron 3205U and Ryzen 5 5600X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking2752509
Place by popularitynot in top-10019
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data27.39
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel CeleronAMD Ryzen 5
Architecture codenameBroadwell (2014−2019)Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)
Release date5 January 2015 (9 years ago)8 October 2020 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$107$299

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Celeron 3205U and Ryzen 5 5600X basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads212
Base clock speed1.5 GHz3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed1.5 GHz4.6 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
Multiplierno data37
L1 cache128 KB384 KB
L2 cache512 KB3 MB
L3 cache2 MB32 MB
Chip lithography14 nm7 nm, 12 nm
Die size82 mm22x 80.7 + 125 (I/O) mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °C95 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)105 °C95 °C
Number of transistors1300 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Celeron 3205U and Ryzen 5 5600X compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCBGA1168Socket AM4
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Celeron 3205U and Ryzen 5 5600X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2MMX (+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHA
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Smart Response-no data
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
StatusDiscontinuedno data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Celeron 3205U and Ryzen 5 5600X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
OS Guard-no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Celeron 3205U and Ryzen 5 5600X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Celeron 3205U and Ryzen 5 5600X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4
Maximum memory size16 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s51.196 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® HD Graphics for 5th Generation Intel® Processors-
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+-
Clear Video HD--
Graphics max frequency800 MHz-
InTru 3D+-

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Celeron 3205U and Ryzen 5 5600X integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3-
eDP+-
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Celeron 3205U and Ryzen 5 5600X integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/12-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Celeron 3205U and Ryzen 5 5600X.

PCIe version2.04.0
PCI Express lanes12no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Celeron 3205U 0.61
Ryzen 5 5600X 14.15
+2220%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Celeron 3205U 947
Ryzen 5 5600X 21889
+2211%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Celeron 3205U 257
Ryzen 5 5600X 2115
+723%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Celeron 3205U 461
Ryzen 5 5600X 8703
+1788%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.61 14.15
Recency 5 January 2015 8 October 2020
Physical cores 2 6
Threads 2 12
Chip lithography 14 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 65 Watt

Celeron 3205U has 333.3% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 5 5600X, on the other hand, has a 2219.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, 200% more physical cores and 500% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 5 5600X is our recommended choice as it beats the Celeron 3205U in performance tests.

Be aware that Celeron 3205U is a notebook processor while Ryzen 5 5600X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Celeron 3205U and Ryzen 5 5600X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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