Celeron Dual-Core T3300 vs Core i5-560UM

Celeron Dual-Core T3300

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 2 GHz2010

Core i5-560UM

2 Cores4 Thrd18 WWMax: 2.13 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron Dual-Core T3300

2 / 2

1,005

0.0%

1,015

+1.0%

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 T3300 is positioned at rank 1038 and the Core i5-560UM is on rank 1224, so the Celeron Dual-Core T3300 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 T3300

#1026

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2510%

#1027

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2473%

#1028

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2270%

#1029

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2260%

#1030

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2239%

#1032

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2163%

#1033

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2074%

#1034

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2070%

#1035

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2015%

#1038

Celeron Dual-Core T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $30

100%

#1039

Celeron T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

100%

#1042

A10-7300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

99%

#1043

Core i7-3612QE

MSRP: $426|Avg: $50

99%

#1044

Pentium Dual Core T4200

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

98%

#1045

A6 Micro-6500T

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

98%

#1046

Pentium N3520

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

98%

#1047

E2-3800

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

97%

#1048

Athlon X2 QL-66

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

97%

#1049

Athlon II Neo K145

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

97%

#1050

Celeron P4600

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

96%

#1051

Core 2 Duo U7500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

95%

#1052

Pentium 987

MSRP: $134|Avg: $20

95%

#1053

Core i7-4910MQ

MSRP: $570|Avg: $570

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-560UM

#1212

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

7227%

#1213

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

7121%

#1214

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

6537%

#1215

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

6507%

#1216

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

6448%

#1218

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

6227%

#1219

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

5970%

#1220

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

5961%

#1221

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

5800%

#1224

Core i5-560UM

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

100%

#1225

Core i7-660UM

MSRP: $317|Avg: N/A

99%

#1226

C-30

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

99%

#1228

Core i7-620UM

MSRP: $278|Avg: N/A

97%

#1230

Celeron 570

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

93%

#1231

Core i7-820QM

MSRP: $546|Avg: N/A

82%

#1233

Core Duo T2700

MSRP: $663|Avg: N/A

69%

#1235

Pentium SU4100

MSRP: $289|Avg: $15

58%

#1236

Core Solo T1400

MSRP: $200|Avg: $5

53%

#1237

Core i7-940XM

MSRP: $1096|Avg: N/A

51%

#1238

Core Solo T1350

MSRP: $200|Avg: $70

50%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-560UM delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Celeron Dual-Core T3300 in both compute-intensive tasks (1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Celeron Dual-Core T3300	Core i5-560UM
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($30)	⚠️ Higher cost ($250)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Celeron Dual-Core T3300 holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $30 (vs $250), it costs 88% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 725% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core i5-560UM.

Insight	Celeron Dual-Core T3300	Core i5-560UM
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+725%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($30)	⚠️ Higher cost ($250)

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 T3300 Benchmark Check

Core i5-560UM Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron Dual-Core T3300 and Core i5-560UM

Celeron Dual-Core T3300

The Celeron Dual-Core T3300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: P. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,005 points. Launch price was $69.

Core i5-560UM

The Core i5-560UM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 26 September 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.33 GHz, with boost up to 2.13 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1288. Thermal design power (TDP): 18 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,015 points. Launch price was $250.

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Processing Power

The Celeron Dual-Core T3300 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i5-560UM's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Celeron Dual-Core T3300 versus 2.13 GHz on the Core i5-560UM — a 6.3% clock advantage for the Core i5-560UM. The Celeron Dual-Core T3300 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i5-560UM uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron Dual-Core T3300 scores 1,005 against the Core i5-560UM's 1,015 — a 1% lead for the Core i5-560UM.

Feature	Celeron Dual-Core T3300	Core i5-560UM
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2 GHz	2.13 GHz+6%
Base Clock	—	1.33 GHz
L3 Cache	—	3 MB
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	512 kB
Process	45 nm	32 nm-29%
Architecture	Penryn (2008−2011)	Arrandale (2010−2011)
PassMark	1,005	1,015
Geekbench 6 Single	300	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	520	—

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron Dual-Core T3300 uses the P socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Core i5-560UM uses BGA1288 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-800 on the Celeron Dual-Core T3300 versus 800 on the Core i5-560UM — the Core i5-560UM supports 198.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 8 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Celeron Dual-Core T3300) vs 16 (Core i5-560UM) — the Core i5-560UM offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: GL40,GM45,GS45 (Celeron Dual-Core T3300) and HM55,HM57,QM57,QS57 (Core i5-560UM).

Feature	Celeron Dual-Core T3300	Core i5-560UM
Socket	P	BGA1288
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0+82%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-800	800+26567%
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB+104857500%	8
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: No (Celeron Dual-Core T3300) vs true (Core i5-560UM). The Core i5-560UM includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Ironlake)), while the Celeron Dual-Core T3300 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron Dual-Core T3300 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron Dual-Core T3300 rivals Pentium T4200; Core i5-560UM rivals Core 2 Duo SU9400.