Celeron 560 vs Pentium M 745

CPU

GPU

Celeron 560

31 WW2008

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Pentium M 745

1 Cores1 Thrd21 WWMax: 1.8 GHz2004

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Celeron 560 vs Pentium M 745 Performance Spectrum

Celeron 560

475

+2.2%

465

0.0%

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.

Celeron 560 vs Pentium M 745 FPS Benchmarks

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Celeron 560 vs Pentium M 745: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

Celeron 560

2008

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $89 MSRP, while Pentium M 745 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌47.6% higher power demand at 31W vs 21W.

Pentium M 745

2004

Why buy it

✅Draws 21W instead of 31W, a 10W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (465 vs 475).

Quick Answers

So, is Celeron 560 better than Pentium M 745?

Yes. Celeron 560 is the better all-around CPU here. It gives you 2.2% better PassMark and the stronger long-term platform, which is enough to make it the stronger overall pick.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Celeron 560 has the edge because it leads the single-thread side of this matchup with 2.2% stronger overall PassMark.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Celeron 560 is the stronger fit. You are getting 2.2% better PassMark.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Celeron 560 is the better buy right now. Celeron 560 comes in at an unclear MSRP at $89 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it still gives you 2.2% higher PassMark. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (5.3 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Celeron 560 makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2008 vs 2004). That extra compute headroom is more likely to matter as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Celeron 560 vs Pentium M 745 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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.

Pentium M 745

The Pentium M 745 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 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 7.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 465 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Pentium M 745 is built on the Dothan (2004−2005) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron 560 scores 475 against the Pentium M 745's 465 — a 2.1% lead for the Celeron 560. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache on the Celeron 560 vs 0 kB on the Pentium M 745.

Feature	Celeron 560	Pentium M 745
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	—	2 MB
Process	65 nm-28%	90 nm
Architecture	—	Dothan (2004−2005)
PassMark	475+2%	465
Geekbench 6 Single	—	100
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	100

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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 DDR2 on the Pentium M 745 — the Celeron 560 supports 33250% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron 560 supports up to 4 GB of RAM compared to 2 GB — 100% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Celeron 560) vs 1 (Pentium M 745). Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: Santa Rosa (Celeron 560) and Intel 855GME,Intel 855PM (Pentium M 745).

Feature	Celeron 560	Pentium M 745
Socket	PGA478	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0+82%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-667+33250%	DDR2
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
RAM Channels	2+100%	1
ECC Support	No	No
PCIe Lanes	0	0

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: No (Celeron 560) vs false (Pentium M 745). Primary use case: Celeron 560 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 560 rivals Pentium T2310.