C-60 vs Pentium G850
C-60
Pentium G850
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-60 is positioned at rank 704 and the Pentium G850 is on rank 857, so the C-60 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar C-60
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G850
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | C-60 | Pentium G850 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($20) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($75) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ontario (2011−2012) / 40 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | C-60 | Pentium G850 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+273%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($20) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($75) |
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-60 and Pentium G850
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 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.
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.
| Feature | C-60 | Pentium 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 |
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.
| Feature | C-60 | Pentium 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 | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | — |
Advanced Features
The C-60 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6290), while the Pentium G850 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | C-60 | Pentium G850 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 6290 | — |
Value Analysis
The C-60 launched at $50 MSRP, while the Pentium G850 debuted at $86. At current prices ($20 vs $75), the C-60 is $55 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the C-60 delivers 74.2 pts/$ vs 19.9 pts/$ for the Pentium G850 — making the C-60 the 115.4% better value option.
| Feature | C-60 | Pentium G850 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-42% | $86 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-73% | $75 |
| Performance per Dollar | 74.2+273% | 19.9 |
| Release Date | 2011 | 2011 |
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