Celeron Dual-Core T1600 vs Core i7-5600U

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 Core i7-5600U is on rank 341, so the Core i7-5600U 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 T1600

#866

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1467%

#867

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1446%

#868

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1327%

#869

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1321%

#870

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1309%

#872

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1264%

#873

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1212%

#874

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1210%

#875

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1178%

#880

Celeron Dual-Core T1600

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#882

Athlon II N330

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

100%

#887

Core i7-7820EQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

99%

#888

Celeron 7305

MSRP: $128|Avg: $107

98%

#889

E-300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $20

98%

#890

Core i7-7820HK

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

98%

#893

Pentium B940

MSRP: $134|Avg: $11

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-5600U

#101

Core i5-1350P

MSRP: $320|Avg: $250

97%

#102

Core i3-1220P

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

96%

#329

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

487%

#330

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

480%

#331

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

441%

#332

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

439%

#333

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

435%

#335

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

420%

#336

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

403%

#337

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

402%

#338

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

391%

#341

Core i7-5600U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i7-5600U (2015) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron Dual-Core T1600	Core i7-5600U
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)	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-U (2015) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Celeron Dual-Core T1600 (2008) relies on 65 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron Dual-Core T1600	Core i7-5600U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($150)	✅ 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 T1600 Benchmark Check

Core i7-5600U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron Dual-Core T1600 and Core i7-5600U

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.

Core i7-5600U

The Core i7-5600U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,011 points. Launch price was $393.

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Processing Power

The Celeron Dual-Core T1600 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i7-5600U's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.66 GHz on the Celeron Dual-Core T1600 versus 3.2 GHz on the Core i7-5600U — a 63.4% clock advantage for the Core i7-5600U. The Celeron Dual-Core T1600 uses the Merom (2006−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Core i7-5600U uses Broadwell-U (2015) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron Dual-Core T1600 scores 3,000 against the Core i7-5600U's 3,011 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i7-5600U.

Feature	Celeron Dual-Core T1600	Core i7-5600U
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	1.66 GHz	3.2 GHz+93%
Base Clock	—	2.6 GHz
L3 Cache	—	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	256K (per core)
Process	65 nm	14 nm-78%
Architecture	Merom (2006−2008)	Broadwell-U (2015)
PassMark	3,000	3,011

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron Dual-Core T1600 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Core i7-5600U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Celeron Dual-Core T1600	Core i7-5600U
Socket	PGA478	FCBGA1168
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 3.0+173%
Max RAM Speed	667	—
Max RAM Capacity	4	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	0	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: false (Celeron Dual-Core T1600) / not specified (Core i7-5600U). Primary use case: Celeron Dual-Core T1600 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron Dual-Core T1600 rivals Pentium T2390.