Celeron 570
VS
Celeron 450

Celeron 570 vs Celeron 450

VS
Intel

Celeron 450

1 Cores1 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2008

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 570 is positioned at rank 1230 and the Celeron 450 is on rank 1004, so the Celeron 450 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 570

#1218
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
7782%
#1219
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
7668%
#1220
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
7040%
#1221
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
7008%
#1222
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
6944%
#1224
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
6706%
#1225
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
6430%
#1226
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
6419%
#1227
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
6247%
#1230
Celeron 570
MSRP: $134|Avg: $15
100%
#1231
Core i7-820QM
MSRP: $546|Avg: N/A
88%
#1233
Core Duo T2700
MSRP: $663|Avg: N/A
75%
#1235
Pentium SU4100
MSRP: $289|Avg: $15
63%
#1236
Core Solo T1400
MSRP: $200|Avg: $5
57%
#1237
Core i7-940XM
MSRP: $1096|Avg: N/A
55%
#1238
Core Solo T1350
MSRP: $200|Avg: $70
54%
#1240
Core Solo T1300
MSRP: $209|Avg: $10
49%
#1241
Core Solo T1200
MSRP: $209|Avg: $10
45%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron 450

#1
Ryzen 9 7950X
MSRP: $194|Avg: $20
33374%
#2
Core i9-10900T
MSRP: $120|Avg: $5
31535%
#3
Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
MSRP: $423|Avg: $5
22897%
#4
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85
6898%
#5
Ryzen 9 9950X
MSRP: $649|Avg: $129
5464%
#6
Ryzen 5 8400F
MSRP: $303|Avg: $55
4780%
#7
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
MSRP: $299|Avg: $60
2738%
#8
Ryzen 5 2600X
MSRP: $229|Avg: $55
2702%
#9
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
2460%
#10
Core Ultra 5 245KF
MSRP: $294|Avg: $189
2460%
#11
Ryzen 5 5500
MSRP: $159|Avg: $85
2432%
#12
Ryzen 5 3600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $80
2367%
#13
Core i3-9100E
MSRP: $202|Avg: $30
2334%
#14
Core Ultra 5 245K
MSRP: $319|Avg: $200
2324%
#15
Core i3-8300T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $25
2303%
#1003
Core i5-655K
MSRP: $216|Avg: $55
100%
#1004
Celeron 450
MSRP: $53|Avg: $5
100%
#1005
Core 2 Duo E4600
MSRP: $133|Avg: $9.6
99%
#1007
Core i7-870S
MSRP: $300|Avg: $80
99%
#1008
Core 2 Duo E6540
MSRP: $163|Avg: $15
98%
#1009
Celeron 430
MSRP: $49|Avg: $10
98%
#1010
Athlon X2 BE-2300
MSRP: $100|Avg: $80
97%
#1011
Core i7-875K
MSRP: $353|Avg: $175
96%
#1012
Core i5-670
MSRP: $284|Avg: $100
96%
#1013
Core i5-680
MSRP: $294|Avg: $10
95%
#1014
Core 2 Duo E4300
MSRP: $113|Avg: $5
95%
#1016
Core 2 Duo E4500
MSRP: $133|Avg: $10
94%
#1018
Core 2 Duo E7600
MSRP: $133|Avg: $50
93%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Celeron 450 leads in gaming performance. However, the Celeron 570 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 2% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightCeleron 570Celeron 450
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($15)
More affordable ($5)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Conroe-L (2007−2008) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Celeron 450 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 67% cheaper ($5 vs $15) while identifying as the stronger performer.
InsightCeleron 570Celeron 450
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+194%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($15)
More affordable ($5)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron 570 and Celeron 450

Intel

Celeron 570

The Celeron 570 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 2.26 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 31 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 505 points. Launch price was $69.

Intel

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.

Processing Power

The Celeron 450 is built on the Conroe-L (2007−2008) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron 570 scores 505 against the Celeron 450's 495 — a 2% lead for the Celeron 570. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache on the Celeron 570 vs 0 kB on the Celeron 450.

FeatureCeleron 570Celeron 450
Cores / Threads
1 / 1
Boost Clock
2.2 GHz
Base Clock
2.26 GHz+3%
2.2 GHz
L3 Cache
1 MB L2 Cache
0 kB
L2 Cache
512 kB
Process
65 nm
65 nm
Architecture
Conroe-L (2007−2008)
PassMark
505+2%
495
Geekbench 6 Multi
269
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Memory & Platform

The Celeron 570 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron 450 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: GL40,GM45 (Celeron 570) and 945,G31,G41 (Celeron 450).

FeatureCeleron 570Celeron 450
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 570 targets Budget, Celeron 450 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 570 rivals Pentium T2310; Celeron 450 rivals Pentium 4 2.80.

FeatureCeleron 570Celeron 450
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 570 launched at $134 MSRP, while the Celeron 450 debuted at $53. At current prices ($15 vs $5), the Celeron 450 is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron 570 delivers 33.7 pts/$ vs 99.0 pts/$ for the Celeron 450 — making the Celeron 450 the 98.5% better value option.

FeatureCeleron 570Celeron 450
MSRP
$134
$53-60%
Avg Price (30d)
$15
$5-67%
Performance per Dollar
33.7
99.0+194%
Release Date
2008
2008