Intel Celeron 7305 vs Intel Core i5-2500k

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Celeron 7305 or Intel Celeron 7305 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Celeron 7305 features 5 processor cores and has the capability to manage 6 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron 7305, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
The Intel Core i5-2500k features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-2500k, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Celeron 7305 Name Intel Core i5-2500k
Intel Celeron Family Intel Core i5
12 Generation 2
Intel Celeron 7000 Group Intel Core i 2000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Celeron 7305 has 5 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 1.1 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
The Intel Core i5-2500k has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-2500k is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
None None 3.7 GHz
0.9 GHz B-Core Frequency None
1.1 GHz A-Core Frequency None
4x Gracemont Cores B None
1x Golden Cove Cores A None
No Overclocking Yes
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
None None 3.3 GHz
6 Threads 4
None None 3.7 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
5 CPU Cores 4
None None 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Celeron 7305 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron 7305 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (48 EU), which has 384 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-2500k has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-2500k uses the Intel HD Graphics 3000, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
0.2 GHz GPU frequency 0.85 GHz
Q2/2020 Release date Q1/2011
12 Direct X 10.1
Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (48 EU) GPU name Intel HD Graphics 3000
10 nm Technology 32 nm
-- Max. displays --
384 Shaders 96
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
48 Execution units 12
12 Generation 6
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode VP8 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode JPEG No
Decode AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200 Memory type DDR3-1333
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max --
55 W TDP (PL2) None
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
12 W TDP down None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Celeron 7305 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-2500k is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2011
-- Part Number --
3.2 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Alder Lake U Architecture Sandy Bridge S
10 nm Technology 32 nm
BGA 1744 Socket LGA 1155
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
128 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-2500k
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
2537
2537
Intel Celeron 7305
5C 6T @ 1.1 GHz
1262
1262

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-2500k
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
1948
1948
Intel Celeron 7305
5C 6T @ 1.1 GHz
1335
1335

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-2500k
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
651
651
Intel Celeron 7305
5C 6T @ 1.1 GHz
530
530