Celeron 560 vs Core i7-9700K

Celeron 560

31 WW2008

Core i7-9700K

8 Cores8 Thrd95 WWMax: 4.9 GHz2018

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron 560

475

0.0%

14,397

+2930.9%

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 560 is positioned at rank #1199 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower 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 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 Core i7-9700K

#259

Core i3-9100TE

MSRP: $122|Avg: $60

106%

#260

Core i5-12500T

MSRP: $302|Avg: $214

106%

#261

Core i9-13900

MSRP: $549|Avg: $599

105%

#262

Core i7-11700

MSRP: $323|Avg: $274

105%

#262

Core i7-8700K

MSRP: $359|Avg: $160

53%

#263

Core i9-13900T

MSRP: $549|Avg: $570

104%

#264

Processor 300T

MSRP: $82|Avg: $82

103%

#265

Athlon 3000G

MSRP: $49|Avg: $60

103%

#266

Athlon 220GE

MSRP: $65|Avg: $60

103%

#267

Ryzen 9 3900X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $441

102%

#268

Core i5-10500

MSRP: $200|Avg: $178

102%

#269

Celeron G6900T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $50

102%

#270

Core i9-10850K

MSRP: $453|Avg: $300

102%

#271

Core i9-13900E

MSRP: $554|Avg: $554

101%

#272

Core i9-9820X

MSRP: $889|Avg: $280

101%

#273

Core i9-9900X

MSRP: $989|Avg: $300

100%

#274

Ryzen 7 1800X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $120

45%

#274

Core i7-9700K

MSRP: $385|Avg: $200

100%

#275

Core i3-10320

MSRP: $154|Avg: $140

99%

#276

Core i5-9600KF

MSRP: $262|Avg: $150

99%

#277

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE

MSRP: $180|Avg: $180

98%

#278

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $116

43%

#278

Core i7-14701TE

MSRP: $392|Avg: $390

98%

#279

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X

MSRP: $799|Avg: $265

40%

#279

Core i9-11900KF

MSRP: $513|Avg: $349

98%

#280

Athlon Silver 3050GE

MSRP: $75|Avg: $65

97%

#280

Core i7-7820X

MSRP: $599|Avg: $198

40%

#281

Core i7-9700E

MSRP: $259|Avg: $180

97%

#282

Core i7-11700K

MSRP: $399|Avg: $350

97%

#283

Ryzen Threadripper 1920

MSRP: $799|Avg: $200

38%

#283

Ryzen 7 PRO 3700

MSRP: $329|Avg: $330

96%

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 Core i7-9700K (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron 560	Core i7-9700K
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($5)	⚠️ Higher cost ($200)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm)	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Celeron 560 (2008) relies on 65 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron 560	Core i7-9700K
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+32%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($5)	⚠️ Higher cost ($200)

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

Core i7-9700K Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron 560 and Core i7-9700K

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.

Core i7-9700K

The Core i7-9700K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 October 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 14,397 points. Launch price was $374.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-9700K is built on the Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron 560 scores 475 against the Core i7-9700K's 14,397 — a 187.2% lead for the Core i7-9700K. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache on the Celeron 560 vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-9700K.

Feature	Celeron 560	Core i7-9700K
Cores / Threads	—	8 / 8
Boost Clock	—	4.9 GHz
Base Clock	2.13 GHz	3.6 GHz+69%
L3 Cache	1 MB L2 Cache	12 MB (total)+1100%
L2 Cache	—	256K (per core)
Process	65 nm	14 nm-78%
Architecture	—	Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019)
PassMark	475	14,397+2931%

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron 560 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i7-9700K uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-667 on the Celeron 560 versus DDR4-2666 on the Core i7-9700K — the Core i7-9700K supports 66.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i7-9700K supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 187.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Celeron 560) vs 16 (Core i7-9700K) — the Core i7-9700K offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Santa Rosa (Celeron 560) and Intel 300 series (Core i7-9700K).

Feature	Celeron 560	Core i7-9700K
Socket	PGA478	LGA1151
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-667	DDR4-2666+100%
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB	128 GB+3100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	16

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Advanced Features

Only the Core i7-9700K has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: No (Celeron 560) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-9700K). The Core i7-9700K includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Celeron 560 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 560 targets Budget, Core i7-9700K targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron 560 rivals Pentium T2310.

Feature	Celeron 560	Core i7-9700K
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	UHD Graphics 630
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	No	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	Budget	Desktop

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Value Analysis

The Celeron 560 launched at $89 MSRP, while the Core i7-9700K debuted at $385. At current prices ($5 vs $200), the Celeron 560 is $195 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron 560 delivers 95.0 pts/$ vs 72.0 pts/$ for the Core i7-9700K — making the Celeron 560 the 27.6% better value option.