Celeron 1007U vs Ryzen 5 5600

Celeron 1007U

2 Cores2 Thrd17 WWMax: 1.5 GHz2013

Ryzen 5 5600

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron 1007U

2 / 2

1,610

0.0%

21,550

+1238.5%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

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. The Celeron 1007U is positioned at rank #99 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 1007U

#87

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

273%

#88

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

269%

#89

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

247%

#90

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

246%

#91

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

244%

#93

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

236%

#94

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

226%

#95

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

225%

#96

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

219%

#99

Celeron 1007U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#102

N100

MSRP: $128|Avg: $128

100%

#106

Ryzen 5 2500U

MSRP: $349|Avg: N/A

98%

#109

Celeron 4305U

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

97%

#110

Celeron J1850

MSRP: $82|Avg: N/A

96%

#114

Core i3-4100M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $99

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 5600

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

135%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

123%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

123%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

121%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

118%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

116%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

116%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

115%

#16

Core Ultra 5 225F

MSRP: $231|Avg: $150

112%

#17

Core Ultra 7 265K

MSRP: $309|Avg: $285

110%

#18

Ryzen 9 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $150

109%

#19

Ryzen 5 3600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $90

108%

#20

Core i7-14700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $260

107%

#21

Core i7-14700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $270

103%

#22

Ryzen 5 4500

MSRP: $129|Avg: $85

101%

#23

Ryzen 5 5600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $115

100%

#24

Celeron G5925

MSRP: $62|Avg: $15

100%

#25

Ryzen 5 7500F

MSRP: $179|Avg: $145

98%

#26

Core Ultra 5 245

MSRP: $319|Avg: $220

97%

#27

Ryzen 7 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $86

97%

#28

Core Ultra 7 265KF

MSRP: $379|Avg: $323

97%

#29

Core Ultra 7 265F

MSRP: $369|Avg: $276

95%

#30

Core i5-12400F

MSRP: $174|Avg: $110

95%

#31

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

94%

#32

Ryzen 7 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $100

93%

#33

Core i3-10100F

MSRP: $88|Avg: $50

93%

#34

Ryzen 5 7400F

MSRP: $150|Avg: $147

93%

#35

Ryzen 5 9600X

MSRP: $279|Avg: $178

90%

#36

Ryzen 7 3800X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $140

88%

#37

Ryzen 3 5300G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

87%

#38

Ryzen 9 7900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $316

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen 5 5600 (2022) utilizes 7 nm technology and DDR4-3200, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron 1007U	Ryzen 5 5600
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($115)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Vermeer (2020−2025) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Celeron 1007U (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron 1007U	Ryzen 5 5600
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($115)

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 1007U Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 5600 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron 1007U and Ryzen 5 5600

Celeron 1007U

The Celeron 1007U 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 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 1.5 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,610 points. Launch price was $86.

Ryzen 5 5600

The Ryzen 5 5600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 21,550 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Celeron 1007U packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Ryzen 5 5600 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 5 5600 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.5 GHz on the Celeron 1007U versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600 — a 98.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 5600 (base: 1.5 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Celeron 1007U uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Ryzen 5 5600 uses Vermeer (2020−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 1007U scores 1,610 against the Ryzen 5 5600's 21,550 — a 172.2% lead for the Ryzen 5 5600. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 1007U vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 5600.

Feature	Celeron 1007U	Ryzen 5 5600
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	6 / 12+200%
Boost Clock	1.5 GHz	4.4 GHz+193%
Base Clock	1.5 GHz	3.5 GHz+133%
L3 Cache	2 MB (total)	32 MB (total)+1500%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512K (per core)+100%
Process	22 nm	7 nm-68%
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	Vermeer (2020−2025)
PassMark	1,610	21,550+1239%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	11,077
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,052
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	8,600

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron 1007U uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 5600 uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1600 on the Celeron 1007U versus DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 5 5600 — the Ryzen 5 5600 supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 5 5600 supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Celeron 1007U) vs 24 (Ryzen 5 5600) — the Ryzen 5 5600 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel FCBGA1023 (Celeron 1007U) and B550,X570,B450,X470,A520 (Ryzen 5 5600).

Feature	Celeron 1007U	Ryzen 5 5600
Socket	BGA1023	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1600	DDR4-3200+33%
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	128 GB+300%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	16	24+50%

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Celeron 1007U) / AMD-V (Ryzen 5 5600). The Celeron 1007U includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge)), while the Ryzen 5 5600 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 5600 targets Desktop.