Celeron 560 vs Celeron 900

Celeron 560

31 WW2008

Celeron 900

35 WW2009

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron 560

475

0.0%

485

+2.1%

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 900 is on rank 1193, so the Celeron 900 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 900

#1181

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

5202%

#1182

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

5126%

#1183

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

4706%

#1184

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

4684%

#1185

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

4641%

#1187

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

4482%

#1188

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

4298%

#1189

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

4291%

#1190

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

4176%

#1193

Celeron 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

100%

#1194

Pentium T3400

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

100%

#1195

Core 2 Solo SU3500

MSRP: $262|Avg: $15

99%

#1196

Core 2 Duo E8335

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

97%

#1199

Celeron 560

MSRP: $89|Avg: $5

95%

#1200

Core i3-2312M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

94%

#1201

Celeron 857

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

93%

#1202

Celeron 925

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

93%

#1203

Core 2 Duo U7700

MSRP: $262|Avg: $10

90%

#1204

Core 2 Duo E8135

MSRP: $200|Avg: $15

90%

#1205

Core Duo T2400

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

90%

#1206

Core 2 Duo U7600

MSRP: $250|Avg: $5

90%

#1207

Pentium M 735

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

88%

#1208

Core i7-620LM

MSRP: $300|Avg: N/A

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Analysis: Based on specifications, the Celeron 900 shows stronger theoretical performance metrics.

Insight	Celeron 560	Celeron 900
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Celeron 900 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 0% cheaper ($5 vs $5) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Celeron 560	Celeron 900
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+2%)
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 900 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron 560 and Celeron 900

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 900

The Celeron 900 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 485 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

In PassMark, the Celeron 560 scores 475 against the Celeron 900's 485 — a 2.1% lead for the Celeron 900. Both processors carry 1 MB L2 Cache of L3 cache.

Feature	Celeron 560	Celeron 900
Base Clock	2.13 GHz	2.2 GHz+3%
L3 Cache	1 MB L2 Cache	1 MB L2 Cache
Process	65 nm	45 nm-31%
PassMark	475	485+2%
Geekbench 6 Single	—	220
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	229

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the PGA478 socket with PCIe 2.0. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-667 on the Celeron 560 versus DDR3-1333 on the Celeron 900 — the Celeron 900 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 4 GB of RAM. Memory channels: 2 (Celeron 560) vs 1 (Celeron 900). Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: Santa Rosa (Celeron 560) and GL40,GM45 (Celeron 900).

Feature	Celeron 560	Celeron 900
Socket	PGA478	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-667	DDR3-1333+50%
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
RAM Channels	2+100%	1
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 900 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 560 rivals Pentium T2310; Celeron 900 rivals Pentium 4 2.80.

Feature	Celeron 560	Celeron 900
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 900 debuted at $86. At current prices ($5 vs $5), the Celeron 900 is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron 560 delivers 95.0 pts/$ vs 97.0 pts/$ for the Celeron 900 — making the Celeron 900 the 2.1% better value option.