Athlon II N330 vs Celeron M 560

Athlon II N330

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2010

Celeron M 560

1 Cores1 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.13 GHz2008

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Athlon II N330

2 / 2

1,999

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Celeron M 560

1 / 1

2,008

+0.5%

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 Athlon II N330 is positioned at rank 884 and the Celeron M 560 is on rank 819, so the Celeron M 560 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 Athlon II N330

#872

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1468%

#873

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1446%

#874

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1328%

#875

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1322%

#876

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1310%

#878

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1265%

#879

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1213%

#880

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1211%

#881

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1178%

#884

Athlon II N330

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

100%

#889

Core i7-7820EQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

99%

#890

Celeron 7305

MSRP: $128|Avg: $107

98%

#891

E-300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $20

98%

#892

Core i7-7820HK

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

98%

#895

Pentium B940

MSRP: $134|Avg: $11

97%

#896

Core i5-8305G

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

97%

#897

Celeron 6305

MSRP: $107|Avg: $80

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron M 560

#807

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1257%

#808

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1238%

#809

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1137%

#810

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1131%

#811

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1121%

#813

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1083%

#814

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1038%

#815

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1036%

#816

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1009%

#819

Celeron M 560

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

100%

#824

Celeron Dual-Core T3000

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

96%

#825

Pentium P6100

MSRP: $100|Avg: $16.39

96%

#828

Celeron M 575

MSRP: $86|Avg: $12

95%

#829

Core i7-10710U

MSRP: $415|Avg: N/A

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Athlon II N330 leads in gaming performance. However, the Celeron M 560 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.4% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Athlon II N330	Celeron M 560
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)	✅ More affordable ($10)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Celeron M 560 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 80% cheaper ($10 vs $50) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Athlon II N330	Celeron M 560
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+402%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)	✅ More affordable ($10)

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.

Athlon II N330 Benchmark Check

Celeron M 560 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Athlon II N330 and Celeron M 560

Athlon II N330

The Athlon II N330 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.3 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,999 points. Launch price was $149.

Celeron M 560

The Celeron M 560 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Merom (2006−2008) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.13 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 2,008 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Athlon II N330 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Celeron M 560 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Athlon II N330 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Athlon II N330 versus 2.13 GHz on the Celeron M 560 — a 7.7% clock advantage for the Athlon II N330. The Athlon II N330 uses the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron M 560 uses Merom (2006−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II N330 scores 1,999 against the Celeron M 560's 2,008 — a 0.4% lead for the Celeron M 560.

Feature	Athlon II N330	Celeron M 560
Cores / Threads	2 / 2+100%	1 / 1
Boost Clock	2.3 GHz+8%	2.13 GHz
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB
Process	45 nm-31%	65 nm
Architecture	Champlain (2010−2011)	Merom (2006−2008)
PassMark	1,999	2,008

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Memory & Platform

The Athlon II N330 uses the S1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron M 560 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1066 on the Athlon II N330 versus 667 on the Celeron M 560 — the Athlon II N330 supports 46% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Athlon II N330 supports up to 8 of RAM compared to 4 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: S1g4 (Athlon II N330) and GL960,GM965 (Celeron M 560).

Feature	Athlon II N330	Celeron M 560
Socket	S1	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0+82%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	1066+60%	667
Max RAM Capacity	8+100%	4
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	0

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (Athlon II N330) vs false (Celeron M 560). Direct competitor: Athlon II N330 rivals Pentium P6100; Celeron M 560 rivals Mobile Sempron 3600+.

Feature	Athlon II N330	Celeron M 560
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	None
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	true	false

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Value Analysis

The Athlon II N330 launched at $100 MSRP, while the Celeron M 560 debuted at $86. At current prices ($50 vs $10), the Celeron M 560 is $40 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon II N330 delivers 40.0 pts/$ vs 200.8 pts/$ for the Celeron M 560 — making the Celeron M 560 the 133.6% better value option.