Celeron 1000M vs Celeron G550T

Celeron 1000M

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.8 GHz2013

Celeron G550T

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron 1000M

2 / 2

1,070

0.0%

1,074

+0.4%

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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.

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 Celeron 1000M is positioned at rank 1026 and the Celeron G550T is on rank 673, so the Celeron G550T 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 Celeron 1000M

#1014

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2359%

#1015

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2324%

#1016

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2133%

#1017

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2124%

#1018

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2104%

#1020

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2032%

#1021

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1949%

#1022

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1945%

#1023

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1893%

#1026

Celeron 1000M

MSRP: $86|Avg: N/A

100%

#1028

Celeron B840

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

100%

#1029

Celeron M 743

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

99%

#1030

Core i7-3612QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

99%

#1031

Pentium 967

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

98%

#1032

Core i5-4400E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $50

98%

#1034

Pentium Dual Core T4400

MSRP: $107|Avg: $5

96%

#1037

Core i7-8665UE

MSRP: $409|Avg: $409

95%

#1038

Celeron T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

94%

#1039

Celeron Dual-Core T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $30

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron G550T

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

12191%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

11519%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

8364%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2520%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1996%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1746%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1000%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

987%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

899%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

899%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

889%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

865%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

852%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

849%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

841%

#672

Core i5-4430

MSRP: $182|Avg: $60

100%

#673

Celeron G550T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $5

100%

#674

Pentium G2130

MSRP: $75|Avg: $8

100%

#676

Core i5-4460S

MSRP: $182|Avg: $50

100%

#677

Core i7-6700K

MSRP: $350|Avg: $142

100%

#679

Pentium G3420T

MSRP: $75|Avg: $40

100%

#680

Core i5-3570

MSRP: $194|Avg: $35

99%

#681

Pentium G3450T

MSRP: $75|Avg: $45

99%

#682

Celeron E3200

MSRP: $43|Avg: $5

99%

#683

Core i5-3470

MSRP: $184|Avg: $55

99%

#684

Core i5-3450S

MSRP: $174|Avg: $20

99%

#685

Core i7-5820K

MSRP: $389|Avg: $103

99%

#686

Core i3-4330

MSRP: $138|Avg: $60

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Celeron G550T delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Celeron 1000M in both compute-intensive tasks (0.4% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Celeron 1000M	Celeron G550T
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($86)	✅ More affordable ($5)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Celeron G550T stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 94% cheaper ($5 vs $86) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Celeron 1000M	Celeron G550T
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1626%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($86)	✅ More affordable ($5)

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.

Celeron 1000M Benchmark Check

Celeron G550T Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron 1000M and Celeron G550T

Celeron 1000M

The Celeron 1000M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,070 points. Launch price was $86.

Celeron G550T

The Celeron G550T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,074 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Celeron 1000M and Celeron G550T share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Celeron 1000M versus 2.2 GHz on the Celeron G550T — a 20% clock advantage for the Celeron G550T (base: 1.8 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Celeron 1000M uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Celeron G550T uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 1000M scores 1,070 against the Celeron G550T's 1,074 — a 0.4% lead for the Celeron G550T. Both processors carry 2 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Celeron 1000M	Celeron G550T
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.8 GHz	2.2 GHz+22%
Base Clock	1.8 GHz	2.2 GHz+22%
L3 Cache	2 MB (total)	2 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	22 nm-31%	32 nm
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	1,070	1,074
Geekbench 6 Single	—	366
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	656

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron 1000M uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron G550T uses LGA1155 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. Both support up to 32 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: Intel FCPGA988 (Celeron 1000M) and H61,B65,H67,Z68 (Celeron G550T).

Feature	Celeron 1000M	Celeron G550T
Socket	PGA988	LGA1155
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1600	DDR3-1066
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	32 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Celeron 1000M) / VT-x (Celeron G550T). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) (Celeron 1000M) and HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) (Celeron G550T) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G550T targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G550T rivals Pentium G630T.

Feature	Celeron 1000M	Celeron G550T
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge)	HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x
Target Use	—	Budget