Celeron 570 vs Celeron 925

Celeron 570

31 WW2008

Celeron 925

35 WW2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron 570

505

0.0%

525

+4.0%

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 925 is on rank 1202, so the Celeron 925 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 925

#1190

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

5589%

#1191

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

5507%

#1192

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

5055%

#1193

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

5032%

#1194

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

4986%

#1196

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

4815%

#1197

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

4617%

#1198

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

4610%

#1199

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

4486%

#1202

Celeron 925

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

100%

#1203

Core 2 Duo E8135

MSRP: $200|Avg: $15

97%

#1204

Core 2 Duo U7700

MSRP: $262|Avg: $10

97%

#1205

Core Duo T2400

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

96%

#1206

Core 2 Duo U7600

MSRP: $250|Avg: $5

96%

#1207

Pentium M 735

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

94%

#1208

Core i7-620LM

MSRP: $300|Avg: N/A

93%

#1209

Core i7-740QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

93%

#1211

Core 2 Solo SU3300

MSRP: $262|Avg: $50

91%

#1212

Celeron 540

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

90%

#1213

Celeron U3600

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

89%

#1216

Core 2 Quad Q9000

MSRP: $348|Avg: $15

87%

#1217

Core i5-2537M

MSRP: $250|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 925 shows stronger theoretical performance metrics.

Insight	Celeron 570	Celeron 925
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($100)
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 570 holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $15 (vs $100), it costs 85% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 541% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Celeron 925.

Insight	Celeron 570	Celeron 925
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+541%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($100)

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 925 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron 570 and Celeron 925

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 925

The Celeron 925 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 525 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

In PassMark, the Celeron 570 scores 505 against the Celeron 925's 525 — a 3.9% lead for the Celeron 925. Both processors carry 1 MB L2 Cache of L3 cache.

Feature	Celeron 570	Celeron 925
Base Clock	2.26 GHz	2.3 GHz+2%
L3 Cache	1 MB L2 Cache	1 MB L2 Cache
Process	65 nm	45 nm-31%
PassMark	505	525+4%

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Memory & Platform

Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-667 on the Celeron 570 versus DDR3-1333 on the Celeron 925 — the Celeron 925 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 925). Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: GL40,GM45 (Celeron 570) and GL40,GM45 (Celeron 925).

Feature	Celeron 570	Celeron 925
Socket	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 925 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 570 rivals Pentium T2310; Celeron 925 rivals Pentium 4 2.80.

Feature	Celeron 570	Celeron 925
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 925 debuted at $100. At current prices ($15 vs $100), the Celeron 570 is $85 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron 570 delivers 33.7 pts/$ vs 5.3 pts/$ for the Celeron 925 — making the Celeron 570 the 146% better value option.