Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 vs Z-60

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron Dual-Core SU2300

2 / 2

1,250

+0.1%

1,249

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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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 Dual-Core SU2300 is positioned at rank 1098 and the Z-60 is on rank 787, so the Z-60 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 Dual-Core SU2300

#1086

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3145%

#1087

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3099%

#1088

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2845%

#1089

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2832%

#1090

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2806%

#1092

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2710%

#1093

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2598%

#1094

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2594%

#1095

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2524%

#1098

Celeron Dual-Core SU2300

MSRP: $134|Avg: $50

100%

#1099

Core i5-3337U

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

100%

#1100

Core i5-2450M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

99%

#1101

Core i5-7Y57

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

99%

#1102

Core i5-7Y54

MSRP: $281|Avg: $100

99%

#1104

Pentium 997

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

97%

#1105

Pentium A1018

MSRP: $132|Avg: $15

96%

#1106

Core i5-2430M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

96%

#1108

Pentium Dual Core T4500

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

95%

#1109

Celeron B820

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

95%

#1110

Pentium B980

MSRP: $125|Avg: $35

94%

#1111

Celeron 867

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

94%

#1112

Pentium B970

MSRP: $125|Avg: $39

94%

#1113

Core i5-2410M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Z-60

#774

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1175%

#775

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1157%

#776

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1062%

#777

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1058%

#778

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1048%

#780

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1012%

#781

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

970%

#782

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

969%

#783

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

943%

#787

Z-60

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#789

Athlon 64 TF-20

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

100%

#794

Core i3-1115G4E

MSRP: $213|Avg: $47

98%

#796

Celeron M 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

98%

#799

Celeron B815

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

97%

#800

Celeron B810

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Z-60 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Celeron Dual-Core SU2300	Z-60
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Hondo (2012) / 40 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Celeron Dual-Core SU2300	Z-60
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 Dual-Core SU2300 Benchmark Check

Z-60 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 and Z-60

Celeron Dual-Core SU2300

The Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: BGA956. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,250 points. Launch price was $134.

Z-60

The Z-60 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 9 October 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Hondo (2012) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 40 nm process technology. Socket: FT1. Thermal design power (TDP): 5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3 Single-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 1,249 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 and Z-60 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.2 GHz on the Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 versus 1 GHz on the Z-60 — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Celeron Dual-Core SU2300. The Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Z-60 uses Hondo (2012) (40 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 scores 1,250 against the Z-60's 1,249 — a 0.1% lead for the Celeron Dual-Core SU2300.

Feature	Celeron Dual-Core SU2300	Z-60
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.2 GHz+20%	1 GHz
L3 Cache	—	0 kB
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB
Process	45 nm	40 nm-11%
Architecture	Penryn (2008−2011)	Hondo (2012)
PassMark	1,250	1,249
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	658
Geekbench 6 Single	150	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	280	—

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 uses the BGA956 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Z-60 uses FT1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-800 memory speed. Memory channels: 2 (Celeron Dual-Core SU2300) vs 1 (Z-60).

Feature	Celeron Dual-Core SU2300	Z-60
Socket	BGA956	FT1
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0+82%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-800	DDR3-1066
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB	—
RAM Channels	2+100%	1
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	6	—

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron Dual-Core SU2300) vs AMD-V (Z-60). The Z-60 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6250), while the Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 targets Legacy Mobile, Z-60 targets Tablet. Direct competitor: Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 rivals Pentium SU4100; Z-60 rivals Core i3-2310M.