CPU
GPU
Celeron 450
Pentium M 760
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 450 is positioned at rank 1004 and the Pentium M 760 is on rank 636, so the Pentium M 760 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 450
Performance Per Dollar Pentium M 760
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron 450 | Pentium M 760 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Conroe-L (2007−2008) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Dothan (2004−2005) / 90 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron 450 | Pentium M 760 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 450 and Pentium M 760
Celeron 450
The Celeron 450 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 31 August 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Conroe-L (2007−2008) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 495 points. Launch price was $53.
Pentium M 760
The Pentium M 760 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Dothan (2004−2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 27 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 515 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron 450 and Pentium M 760 share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Celeron 450 versus 2 GHz on the Pentium M 760 — a 9.5% clock advantage for the Celeron 450 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Celeron 450 uses the Conroe-L (2007−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Pentium M 760 uses Dothan (2004−2005) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 450 scores 495 against the Pentium M 760's 515 — a 4% lead for the Pentium M 760. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Celeron 450 | Pentium M 760 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz+10% | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz+10% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 2 MB+300% |
| Process | 65 nm-28% | 90 nm |
| Architecture | Conroe-L (2007−2008) | Dothan (2004−2005) |
| PassMark | 495 | 515+4% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 240 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 269 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron 450 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Pentium M 760 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR2-800 memory speed. The Celeron 450 supports up to 4 GB of RAM compared to 2 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: 945,G31,G41 (Celeron 450) and 915GM,915PM (Pentium M 760).
| Feature | Celeron 450 | Pentium M 760 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-800 | DDR2-533 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization: No (Celeron 450) / not specified (Pentium M 760). Primary use case: Celeron 450 targets Budget, Pentium M 760 targets Mobile. Direct competitor: Celeron 450 rivals Pentium 4 2.80; Pentium M 760 rivals Pentium M 750.
| Feature | Celeron 450 | Pentium M 760 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | No | — |
| Target Use | Budget | Mobile |
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