
Celeron 900

Celeron 570
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 900 is positioned at rank 1193 and the Celeron 570 is on rank 1230, so the Celeron 900 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 900
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 570
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron 900 | Celeron 570 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron 900 | Celeron 570 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+188%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
Performance Check
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 900 and Celeron 570

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.

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.
Processing Power
In PassMark, the Celeron 900 scores 485 against the Celeron 570's 505 — a 4% lead for the Celeron 570. Both processors carry 1 MB L2 Cache of L3 cache.
| Feature | Celeron 900 | Celeron 570 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.26 GHz+3% |
| L3 Cache | 1 MB L2 Cache | 1 MB L2 Cache |
| Process | 45 nm-31% | 65 nm |
| PassMark | 485 | 505+4% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 220 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 229 | — |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the PGA478 socket with PCIe 2.0. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the Celeron 900 versus DDR2-667 on the Celeron 570 — 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: 1 (Celeron 900) vs 2 (Celeron 570). Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: GL40,GM45 (Celeron 900) and GL40,GM45 (Celeron 570).
| Feature | Celeron 900 | Celeron 570 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333+50% | DDR2-667 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support No virtualization. Primary use case: Celeron 900 targets Budget, Celeron 570 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 900 rivals Pentium 4 2.80; Celeron 570 rivals Pentium T2310.
| Feature | Celeron 900 | Celeron 570 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | No | No |
| Target Use | Budget | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Celeron 900 launched at $86 MSRP, while the Celeron 570 debuted at $134. At current prices ($5 vs $15), the Celeron 900 is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron 900 delivers 97.0 pts/$ vs 33.7 pts/$ for the Celeron 570 — making the Celeron 900 the 96.9% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron 900 | Celeron 570 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $86-36% | $134 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-67% | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 97.0+188% | 33.7 |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2008 |
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