Celeron Dual-Core T1600 vs Pentium G4560T
Celeron Dual-Core T1600
Pentium G4560T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 T1600 is positioned at rank 880 and the Pentium G4560T is on rank 444, so the Pentium G4560T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron Dual-Core T1600
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G4560T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron Dual-Core T1600 | Pentium G4560T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($20) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm) | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron Dual-Core T1600 | Pentium G4560T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+649%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($20) |
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 Pentium G4560T
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.
Pentium G4560T
The Pentium G4560T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2133/2400, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,994 points. Launch price was $64.
Processing Power
The Celeron Dual-Core T1600 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Pentium G4560T's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.66 GHz on the Celeron Dual-Core T1600 versus 2.9 GHz on the Pentium G4560T — a 54.4% clock advantage for the Pentium G4560T. The Celeron Dual-Core T1600 uses the Merom (2006−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Pentium G4560T uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron Dual-Core T1600 scores 3,000 against the Pentium G4560T's 2,994 — a 0.2% lead for the Celeron Dual-Core T1600.
| Feature | Celeron Dual-Core T1600 | Pentium G4560T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 1.66 GHz | 2.9 GHz+75% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 65 nm | 14 nm-78% |
| Architecture | Merom (2006−2008) | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 3,000 | 2,994 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron Dual-Core T1600 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Pentium G4560T uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron Dual-Core T1600 | Pentium G4560T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | LGA1151 |
| 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 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: false (Celeron Dual-Core T1600) / not specified (Pentium G4560T). Primary use case: Celeron Dual-Core T1600 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron Dual-Core T1600 rivals Pentium T2390.
| Feature | Celeron Dual-Core T1600 | Pentium G4560T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | false | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
Value Analysis
The Celeron Dual-Core T1600 launched at $150 MSRP, while the Pentium G4560T debuted at $64. At current prices ($150 vs $20), the Pentium G4560T is $130 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron Dual-Core T1600 delivers 20.0 pts/$ vs 149.7 pts/$ for the Pentium G4560T — making the Pentium G4560T the 152.9% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron Dual-Core T1600 | Pentium G4560T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $64-57% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $20-87% |
| Performance per Dollar | 20.0 | 149.7+649% |
| Release Date | 2008 | 2017 |
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