CPU
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Celeron Dual-Core T1600
Pentium Silver N6000
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 Pentium Silver N6000 is on rank 695, so the Pentium Silver N6000 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 Silver N6000
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron Dual-Core T1600 | Pentium Silver N6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm) | ✨ Modern (Jasper Lake (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron Dual-Core T1600 | Pentium Silver N6000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pentium Silver N6000
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 Silver N6000
The Pentium Silver N6000 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Jasper Lake (2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.5 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1338. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,989 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Celeron Dual-Core T1600 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Pentium Silver N6000 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Pentium Silver N6000 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.66 GHz on the Celeron Dual-Core T1600 versus 3.3 GHz on the Pentium Silver N6000 — a 66.1% clock advantage for the Pentium Silver N6000. The Celeron Dual-Core T1600 uses the Merom (2006−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Pentium Silver N6000 uses Jasper Lake (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron Dual-Core T1600 scores 3,000 against the Pentium Silver N6000's 2,989 — a 0.4% lead for the Celeron Dual-Core T1600.
| Feature | Celeron Dual-Core T1600 | Pentium Silver N6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.66 GHz | 3.3 GHz+99% |
| Base Clock | — | 1.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1.5 MB (total)+50% |
| Process | 65 nm | 10 nm-85% |
| Architecture | Merom (2006−2008) | Jasper Lake (2021) |
| PassMark | 3,000 | 2,989 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 1,911 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 473 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,090 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron Dual-Core T1600 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Pentium Silver N6000 uses BGA1338 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 667 on the Celeron Dual-Core T1600 versus DDR4-2933 on the Pentium Silver N6000 — the Celeron Dual-Core T1600 supports 197.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Pentium Silver N6000 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 8 (Pentium Silver N6000) — the Pentium Silver N6000 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: GL40,GM45,GM47,PM45 (Celeron Dual-Core T1600) and SoC (Pentium Silver N6000).
| Feature | Celeron Dual-Core T1600 | Pentium Silver N6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | BGA1338 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 4.0+264% |
| Max RAM Speed | 667+16575% | DDR4-2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 | 16 GB+419430300% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 8 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: false (Celeron Dual-Core T1600) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Pentium Silver N6000). The Pentium Silver N6000 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics (32 EU)), while the Celeron Dual-Core T1600 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron Dual-Core T1600 targets Budget, Pentium Silver N6000 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron Dual-Core T1600 rivals Pentium T2390; Pentium Silver N6000 rivals Celeron N5105.
| Feature | Celeron Dual-Core T1600 | Pentium Silver N6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics (32 EU) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | false | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Budget | Budget |
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