Celeron 570 vs Celeron 900

Celeron 570

31 WW2008

Celeron 900

35 WW2009

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron 570

505

+4.1%

485

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.

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 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 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 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 570 shows stronger theoretical performance metrics.

Insight	Celeron 570	Celeron 900
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced 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 (Legacy / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Celeron 900 holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $5 (vs $15), it costs 67% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 188% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Celeron 570.

Insight	Celeron 570	Celeron 900
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+188%)
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.

Celeron 570 Benchmark Check

Celeron 900 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron 570 and Celeron 900

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.

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 570 scores 505 against the Celeron 900's 485 — a 4% lead for the Celeron 570. Both processors carry 1 MB L2 Cache of L3 cache.

Feature	Celeron 570	Celeron 900
Base Clock	2.26 GHz+3%	2.2 GHz
L3 Cache	1 MB L2 Cache	1 MB L2 Cache
Process	65 nm	45 nm-31%
PassMark	505+4%	485
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 570 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 570) vs 1 (Celeron 900). Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: GL40,GM45 (Celeron 570) and GL40,GM45 (Celeron 900).

Feature	Celeron 570	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 570 targets Budget, Celeron 900 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 570 rivals Pentium T2310; Celeron 900 rivals Pentium 4 2.80.

Feature	Celeron 570	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 570 launched at $134 MSRP, while the Celeron 900 debuted at $86. At current prices ($15 vs $5), the Celeron 900 is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron 570 delivers 33.7 pts/$ vs 97.0 pts/$ for the Celeron 900 — making the Celeron 900 the 96.9% better value option.