C-50 vs Celeron G550
C-50
Celeron G550
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 C-50 is positioned at rank 777 and the Celeron G550 is on rank 698, so the Celeron G550 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar C-50
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G550
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | C-50 | Celeron G550 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ontario (2011−2012) / 40 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | C-50 | Celeron G550 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
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 C-50 and Celeron G550
C-50
The C-50 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Ontario (2011−2012) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 40 nm process technology. Socket: FT1. Thermal design power (TDP): 9 Watt. Memory support: DDR3 Single-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 1,282 points. Launch price was $69.
Celeron G550
The Celeron G550 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 June 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,275 points. Launch price was $80.
Processing Power
Both the C-50 and Celeron G550 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1 GHz on the C-50 versus 2.6 GHz on the Celeron G550 — a 88.9% clock advantage for the Celeron G550. The C-50 uses the Ontario (2011−2012) architecture (40 nm), while the Celeron G550 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the C-50 scores 1,282 against the Celeron G550's 1,275 — a 0.5% lead for the C-50. L3 cache: 0 kB on the C-50 vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G550.
| Feature | C-50 | Celeron G550 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1 GHz | 2.6 GHz+160% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core)+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 40 nm | 32 nm-20% |
| Architecture | Ontario (2011−2012) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,282 | 1,275 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 379 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 663 |
Memory & Platform
The C-50 uses the FT1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron G550 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1066 memory speed. The Celeron G550 supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (C-50) vs 2 (Celeron G550). PCIe lanes: 4 (C-50) vs 16 (Celeron G550) — the Celeron G550 offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD BGA413 (C-50) and H61,B65,H67,Z68 (Celeron G550).
| Feature | C-50 | Celeron G550 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT1 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 32 GB+700% |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | 16+300% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (C-50) / VT-x (Celeron G550). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon HD 6250 (C-50) and HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) (Celeron G550) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G550 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G550 rivals Pentium G630.
| Feature | C-50 | Celeron G550 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 6250 | HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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