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C-60 vs Pentium G850

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AMD

C-60

2 Cores2 Thrd9 WWMax: 1.33 GHz2011
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Pentium G850

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 2.9 GHz2011
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C-60 vs Pentium G850 Performance Spectrum

C-60
2 / 2
1,483
0.0%
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Pentium G850
2 / 2
1,491
+0.5%
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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.

C-60 vs Pentium G850: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

C-60

2011

Why buy it

  • ✅Costs $36 less on MSRP ($50 MSRP vs $86 MSRP).
  • ✅Delivers 71.1% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 29.7 vs 17.3 PassMark/$ ($50 MSRP vs $86 MSRP).
  • ✅Draws 9W instead of 65W, a 56W reduction.
  • ✅100+% more PCIe lanes (4 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
  • ✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon HD 6290, while Pentium G850 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower PassMark (1,483 vs 1,491).

Pentium G850

2011

Why buy it

    Trade-offs

    • ❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 17.3 vs 29.7 PassMark/$ ($86 MSRP vs $50 MSRP).
    • ❌622.2% higher power demand at 65W vs 9W.
    • ❌No integrated graphics, while C-60 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

    Quick Answers

    So, is Pentium G850 better than C-60?
    Yes. Pentium G850 is the better all-around CPU here. It gives you a 1.9% average FPS lead across 49 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.5% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which is enough to make it the stronger overall pick.
    Which one is better for gaming?
    If gaming is the priority, Pentium G850 is the better pick. According to our tests, it delivers 1.9% more average FPS across 49 shared CPU game tests.
    Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?
    For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Pentium G850 is the stronger fit. You are getting 0.5% better PassMark, backed by 2 cores and 2 threads.
    Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?
    Pentium G850 is the easy recommendation for a fresh desktop build. Pentium G850 comes in 72.0% more expensive on MSRP at $86 MSRP versus $50 MSRP, and it still gives you a 1.9% average FPS lead across 49 shared CPU game tests in our data. C-60 only looks good on raw value math because it is a cheap legacy laptop chip, not because it is a real desktop gaming recommendation. It simply does not keep up in modern games.
    Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
    Pentium G850 makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more multi-core headroom with 2 cores / 2 threads instead of 2/2. That extra compute headroom is more likely to matter as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

    C-60 vs Pentium G850 Technical Specifications

    Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

    AMD

    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.

    Intel

    Pentium G850

    The Pentium G850 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 22 May 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3 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: 1,491 points. Launch price was $27.

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    Processing Power

    Both the C-60 and Pentium G850 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.33 GHz on the C-60 versus 2.9 GHz on the Pentium G850 — a 74.2% clock advantage for the Pentium G850 (base: 1 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The C-60 uses the Ontario (2011−2012) architecture (40 nm), while the Pentium G850 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the C-60 scores 1,483 against the Pentium G850's 1,491 — a 0.5% lead for the Pentium G850. L3 cache: 0 kB on the C-60 vs 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G850.

    FeatureC-60Pentium G850
    Cores / Threads
    2 / 2
    2 / 2
    Boost Clock
    1.33 GHz
    2.9 GHz+118%
    Base Clock
    1 GHz
    2.9 GHz+190%
    L3 Cache
    0 kB
    3 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
    1,483
    1,491
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    Memory & Platform

    The C-60 uses the FT1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium G850 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

    FeatureC-60Pentium G850
    Socket
    FT1
    LGA1155
    PCIe Generation
    PCIe 2.0
    PCIe 2.0
    Max RAM Speed
    DDR3-1066
    —
    Max RAM Capacity
    4 GB
    —
    RAM Channels
    1
    —
    ECC Support
    No
    —
    PCIe Lanes
    4
    —
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    Advanced Features

    The C-60 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6290), while the Pentium G850 requires a dedicated GPU.

    FeatureC-60Pentium G850
    Integrated GPU
    Yes
    —
    IGPU Model
    Radeon HD 6290
    —
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    Value Analysis

    At launch, the C-60 was priced at $50, while the Pentium G850 came in at $86. On launch pricing ($50 vs $86), C-60 was $36 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the C-60 delivers 29.7 pts/$ vs 17.3 pts/$ for the Pentium G850 — making the C-60 the 52.4% better value option.

    FeatureC-60Pentium G850
    MSRP
    $50-42%
    $86
    Performance per Dollar
    29.7+72%
    17.3
    Release Date
    2011
    2011
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