Celeron Dual-Core T1600 vs Athlon Silver 7120U
Celeron Dual-Core T1600
Athlon Silver 7120U
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 Dual-Core T1600 is positioned at rank 880 and the Athlon Silver 7120U is on rank 976, so the Celeron Dual-Core T1600 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron Dual-Core T1600
Performance Per Dollar Athlon Silver 7120U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron Dual-Core T1600 | Athlon Silver 7120U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm) | ✨ Modern (Mendocino (Zen 2) (2022−2023) / 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron Dual-Core T1600 | Athlon Silver 7120U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Dual-Core T1600 and Athlon Silver 7120U
Celeron Dual-Core T1600
The Celeron Dual-Core T1600 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Merom (2006−2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.66 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 3,000 points. Launch price was $69.
Athlon Silver 7120U
The Athlon Silver 7120U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Mendocino (Zen 2) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FT6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 3,012 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron Dual-Core T1600 and Athlon Silver 7120U share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.66 GHz on the Celeron Dual-Core T1600 versus 3.5 GHz on the Athlon Silver 7120U — a 71.3% clock advantage for the Athlon Silver 7120U. The Celeron Dual-Core T1600 uses the Merom (2006−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Athlon Silver 7120U uses Mendocino (Zen 2) (2022−2023) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron Dual-Core T1600 scores 3,000 against the Athlon Silver 7120U's 3,012 — a 0.4% lead for the Athlon Silver 7120U.
| Feature | Celeron Dual-Core T1600 | Athlon Silver 7120U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.66 GHz | 3.5 GHz+111% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 65 nm | 6 nm-91% |
| Architecture | Merom (2006−2008) | Mendocino (Zen 2) (2022−2023) |
| PassMark | 3,000 | 3,012 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron Dual-Core T1600 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Athlon Silver 7120U uses FT6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 667 on the Celeron Dual-Core T1600 versus LPDDR5-5500 on the Athlon Silver 7120U — the Celeron Dual-Core T1600 supports 197% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Athlon Silver 7120U supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 4 — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Celeron Dual-Core T1600) vs 4 (Athlon Silver 7120U) — the Athlon Silver 7120U offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: GL40,GM45,GM47,PM45 (Celeron Dual-Core T1600) and AMD FT6 (Athlon Silver 7120U).
| Feature | Celeron Dual-Core T1600 | Athlon Silver 7120U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | FT6 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 4.0+264% |
| Max RAM Speed | 667+13240% | LPDDR5-5500 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 | 16 GB+419430300% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 4 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: false (Celeron Dual-Core T1600) / not specified (Athlon Silver 7120U). The Athlon Silver 7120U includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon 610M), while the Celeron Dual-Core T1600 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron Dual-Core T1600 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron Dual-Core T1600 rivals Pentium T2390.
| Feature | Celeron Dual-Core T1600 | Athlon Silver 7120U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | AMD Radeon 610M |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | false | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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