C-60 vs Pentium 987

C-60

2 Cores2 Thrd9 WWMax: 1.33 GHz2011

Pentium 987

2 Cores2 Thrd17 WWMax: 1.5 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

C-60

2 / 2

1,483

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Pentium 987

2 / 2

1,487

+0.3%

Celeron J1800

Pentium Dual-Core E2200

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-60 is positioned at rank 704 and the Pentium 987 is on rank 1052, so the C-60 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 C-60

#692

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

989%

#693

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

975%

#694

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

895%

#695

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

891%

#696

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

883%

#698

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

852%

#699

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

817%

#700

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

816%

#701

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

794%

#704

C-60

MSRP: $50|Avg: $20

100%

#712

Core i7-10850H

MSRP: $395|Avg: N/A

99%

#718

Core i3-1315UE

MSRP: $312|Avg: $250

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium 987

#1040

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2643%

#1041

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2605%

#1042

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2391%

#1043

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2380%

#1044

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2358%

#1046

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2277%

#1047

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2184%

#1048

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2180%

#1049

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2122%

#1052

Pentium 987

MSRP: $134|Avg: $20

100%

#1053

Core i7-4910MQ

MSRP: $570|Avg: $570

100%

#1054

Pentium T4400

MSRP: $107|Avg: $5

99%

#1056

Athlon X2 QL-65

MSRP: $150|Avg: $22

98%

#1057

Pentium J2850

MSRP: $94|Avg: $94

97%

#1058

Core i7-4900MQ

MSRP: $570|Avg: $40

97%

#1059

Pentium Dual Core T2370

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

96%

#1060

Celeron P4505

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

96%

#1061

Pentium T4200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

96%

#1062

Core i7-2720QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

96%

#1063

Pentium 2020M

MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A

95%

#1064

Celeron P4500

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

95%

#1065

Pentium Dual Core SU4100

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

95%

#1066

Processor N50

MSRP: $128|Avg: $120

94%

#1067

Athlon II N350

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Pentium 987 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the C-60 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.3% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	C-60	Pentium 987
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ontario (2011−2012) / 40 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Pentium 987 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 0% cheaper ($20 vs $20) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	C-60	Pentium 987
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+0%)
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

C-60 Benchmark Check

Pentium 987 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of C-60 and Pentium 987

C-60

The C-60 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 22 August 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Ontario (2011−2012) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1 GHz, with boost up to 1.33 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: 1,483 points. Launch price was $69.

Pentium 987

The Pentium 987 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 February 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 1.5 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,487 points. Launch price was $134.

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Processing Power

Both the C-60 and Pentium 987 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.33 GHz on the C-60 versus 1.5 GHz on the Pentium 987 — a 12% clock advantage for the Pentium 987 (base: 1 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The C-60 uses the Ontario (2011−2012) architecture (40 nm), while the Pentium 987 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the C-60 scores 1,483 against the Pentium 987's 1,487 — a 0.3% lead for the Pentium 987. L3 cache: 0 kB on the C-60 vs 2 MB (total) on the Pentium 987.

Feature	C-60	Pentium 987
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.33 GHz	1.5 GHz+13%
Base Clock	1 GHz	1.5 GHz+50%
L3 Cache	0 kB	2 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)+100%	256K (per core)
Process	40 nm	32 nm-20%
Architecture	Ontario (2011−2012)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	1,483	1,487

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Memory & Platform

The C-60 uses the FT1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium 987 uses BGA1023 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	C-60	Pentium 987
Socket	FT1	BGA1023
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1066	—
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB	—
RAM Channels	1	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	4	—

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Advanced Features

The C-60 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6290), while the Pentium 987 requires a dedicated GPU.

Feature	C-60	Pentium 987
Integrated GPU	Yes	—
IGPU Model	Radeon HD 6290	—

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Value Analysis

The C-60 launched at $50 MSRP, while the Pentium 987 debuted at $134. At current prices ($20 vs $20), the Pentium 987 is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the C-60 delivers 74.2 pts/$ vs 74.3 pts/$ for the Pentium 987 — making the Pentium 987 the 0.3% better value option.