Celeron 2970M vs C-70
Celeron 2970M
C-70
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 Celeron 2970M is positioned at rank 591 and the C-70 is on rank 694, so the Celeron 2970M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 2970M
Performance Per Dollar C-70
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron 2970M | C-70 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ontario (2011−2012) / 40 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron 2970M | C-70 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Celeron 2970M and C-70
Celeron 2970M
The Celeron 2970M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 April 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) 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. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 37 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,501 points. Launch price was $75.
C-70
The C-70 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 September 2012 (13 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: 1,495 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron 2970M and C-70 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Celeron 2970M versus 1.33 GHz on the C-70 — a 49.3% clock advantage for the Celeron 2970M (base: 2.2 GHz vs 1 GHz). The Celeron 2970M uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the C-70 uses Ontario (2011−2012) (40 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 2970M scores 1,501 against the C-70's 1,495 — a 0.4% lead for the Celeron 2970M. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron 2970M vs 0 kB on the C-70.
| Feature | Celeron 2970M | C-70 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz+65% | 1.33 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz+120% | 1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm-45% | 40 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Ontario (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 1,501 | 1,495 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron 2970M uses the PGA946 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the C-70 uses FT1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3L-1600 memory speed. The Celeron 2970M supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Celeron 2970M) vs 1 (C-70). PCIe lanes: 16 (Celeron 2970M) vs 4 (C-70) — the Celeron 2970M offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM87,HM86 (Celeron 2970M) and AMD BGA413 (C-70).
| Feature | Celeron 2970M | C-70 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA946 | FT1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1600 | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+700% | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+300% | 4 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron 2970M) / not specified (C-70). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics (Haswell) (Celeron 2970M) and Radeon HD 7290 (C-70) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 2970M targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 2970M rivals Pentium 2020M.
| Feature | Celeron 2970M | C-70 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Haswell) | Radeon HD 7290 |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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