Celeron 560 vs Celeron 430

Celeron 560

31 WW2008

Celeron 430

1 Cores1 Thrd35 WWMax: 1.8 GHz2007

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron 560

475

+6.0%

448

0.0%

Atom 230

Pentium 4 2.26

Pentium M 1.40

Mobile Pentium 4 2.66

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 560 is positioned at rank 1199 and the Celeron 430 is on rank 1010, so the Celeron 430 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 560

#1187

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

5494%

#1188

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

5414%

#1189

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

4970%

#1190

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

4948%

#1191

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

4902%

#1193

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

4734%

#1194

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

4539%

#1195

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

4532%

#1196

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

4410%

#1199

Celeron 560

MSRP: $89|Avg: $5

100%

#1200

Core i3-2312M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

99%

#1201

Celeron 857

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

99%

#1202

Celeron 925

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

98%

#1203

Core 2 Duo U7700

MSRP: $262|Avg: $10

96%

#1204

Core 2 Duo E8135

MSRP: $200|Avg: $15

96%

#1205

Core Duo T2400

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

95%

#1206

Core 2 Duo U7600

MSRP: $250|Avg: $5

95%

#1207

Pentium M 735

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

93%

#1208

Core i7-620LM

MSRP: $300|Avg: N/A

91%

#1209

Core i7-740QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

91%

#1211

Core 2 Solo SU3300

MSRP: $262|Avg: $50

89%

#1212

Celeron 540

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

89%

#1213

Celeron U3600

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron 430

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

34104%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

32225%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

23398%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

7049%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

5583%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

4884%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

2798%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

2761%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

2514%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

2514%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

2486%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

2419%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

2385%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

2375%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

2354%

#1010

Celeron 430

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

100%

#1011

Athlon X2 BE-2300

MSRP: $100|Avg: $80

99%

#1012

Core i7-875K

MSRP: $353|Avg: $175

98%

#1013

Core i5-670

MSRP: $284|Avg: $100

98%

#1014

Core i5-680

MSRP: $294|Avg: $10

97%

#1015

Core 2 Duo E4300

MSRP: $113|Avg: $5

97%

#1017

Core 2 Duo E4500

MSRP: $133|Avg: $10

96%

#1019

Core 2 Duo E7600

MSRP: $133|Avg: $50

95%

#1020

Core 2 Duo E8700

MSRP: $256|Avg: $30

95%

#1021

Core i7-3970X

MSRP: $990|Avg: $60

95%

#1022

Core 2 Duo E6550

MSRP: $163|Avg: $20

94%

#1023

Phenom X3 8450

MSRP: $145|Avg: $147

92%

#1024

Core i7-3960X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $60

92%

#1025

Celeron 2.70

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Celeron 430 leads in gaming performance. However, the Celeron 560 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 5.9% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Celeron 560	Celeron 430
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($5)	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Conroe-L (2007−2008) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Celeron 560 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 50% cheaper ($5 vs $10) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Celeron 560	Celeron 430
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+112%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($5)	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)

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 560 Benchmark Check

Celeron 430 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron 560 and Celeron 430

Celeron 560

The Celeron 560 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 2.13 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 31 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 475 points. Launch price was $69.

Celeron 430

The Celeron 430 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 June 2007 (18 years ago). It is based on the Conroe-L (2007−2008) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 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: 448 points. Launch price was $50.

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Processing Power

The Celeron 430 is built on the Conroe-L (2007−2008) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron 560 scores 475 against the Celeron 430's 448 — a 5.9% lead for the Celeron 560. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache on the Celeron 560 vs 0 kB on the Celeron 430.

Feature	Celeron 560	Celeron 430
Cores / Threads	—	1 / 1
Boost Clock	—	1.8 GHz
Base Clock	2.13 GHz+18%	1.8 GHz
L3 Cache	1 MB L2 Cache	0 kB
L2 Cache	—	512 kB
Process	65 nm	65 nm
Architecture	—	Conroe-L (2007−2008)
PassMark	475+6%	448
Geekbench 6 Single	—	226

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron 560 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron 430 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR2-667 memory speed. Both support up to 4 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: Santa Rosa (Celeron 560) and 945,G31,G41 (Celeron 430).

Feature	Celeron 560	Celeron 430
Socket	PGA478	LGA775
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0+82%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-667	DDR2-800
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	0

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support No virtualization. Primary use case: Celeron 560 targets Budget, Celeron 430 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 560 rivals Pentium T2310; Celeron 430 rivals Pentium 4 2.80.

Feature	Celeron 560	Celeron 430
Integrated GPU	No	No
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	No	No
Target Use	Budget	Budget

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Value Analysis

The Celeron 560 launched at $89 MSRP, while the Celeron 430 debuted at $49. At current prices ($5 vs $10), the Celeron 560 is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron 560 delivers 95.0 pts/$ vs 44.8 pts/$ for the Celeron 430 — making the Celeron 560 the 71.8% better value option.