Celeron G1101 vs Ryzen 5 5600X

Celeron G1101

2 Cores2 Thrd73 WWMax: 0.27 GHz2010

Ryzen 5 5600X

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron G1101

2 / 2

1,086

0.0%

21,845

+1911.5%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

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. The Celeron G1101 is positioned at rank #755 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 G1101

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

14352%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

13561%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

9846%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2966%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2350%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2055%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1177%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1162%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1058%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1058%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1046%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1018%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1004%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

999%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

990%

#755

Celeron G1101

MSRP: $50|Avg: $20

100%

#756

FX-8150

MSRP: $245|Avg: $50

100%

#757

Pentium G3240

MSRP: $89|Avg: $126

100%

#758

Core i5-3550S

MSRP: $205|Avg: $100

100%

#759

FX-8140

MSRP: $225|Avg: $120

99%

#760

Athlon X2 450

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

99%

#761

Athlon II X3 450

MSRP: $87|Avg: $15

99%

#762

Core i7-4790

MSRP: $339|Avg: $60

99%

#763

Pentium G640

MSRP: $64|Avg: $5

98%

#764

Pentium G840

MSRP: $64|Avg: $15

98%

#765

Core i5-6440EQ

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

98%

#767

Core i5-4590T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $130

97%

#769

Celeron G530T

MSRP: $50|Avg: $17

97%

#770

Core i7-4770K

MSRP: $339|Avg: $100

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 5600X

#24

Celeron G5925

MSRP: $62|Avg: $15

116%

#25

Ryzen 5 7500F

MSRP: $179|Avg: $145

114%

#26

Core Ultra 5 245

MSRP: $319|Avg: $220

113%

#27

Ryzen 7 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $86

112%

#28

Core Ultra 7 265KF

MSRP: $379|Avg: $323

112%

#29

Core Ultra 7 265F

MSRP: $369|Avg: $276

110%

#30

Core i5-12400F

MSRP: $174|Avg: $110

110%

#31

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

108%

#32

Ryzen 7 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $100

108%

#33

Core i3-10100F

MSRP: $88|Avg: $50

108%

#34

Ryzen 5 7400F

MSRP: $150|Avg: $147

107%

#35

Ryzen 5 9600X

MSRP: $279|Avg: $178

104%

#36

Ryzen 7 3800X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $140

102%

#37

Ryzen 3 5300G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

101%

#38

Ryzen 9 7900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $316

100%

#39

Ryzen 5 5600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $135

100%

#40

Core i5-14600KF

MSRP: $304|Avg: $239

100%

#41

Ryzen 7 5800

MSRP: $349|Avg: $160

99%

#42

Core i3-14100F

MSRP: $109|Avg: $96

99%

#43

Ryzen 7 3700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $140

99%

#44

Ryzen 5 7600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $178

98%

#45

Ryzen 3 3100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

98%

#46

Core i5-13490F

MSRP: $235|Avg: $170

97%

#47

Ryzen 5 5600F

MSRP: $99|Avg: $129

97%

#48

Ryzen 9 PRO 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

97%

#49

Ryzen 3 4300GE

MSRP: $94|Avg: $72

96%

#50

Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $50

96%

#51

Core Ultra 5 225

MSRP: $240|Avg: $200

96%

#52

Core i5-11500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $110

96%

#53

Core i3-12100F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $90

96%

#54

Core Ultra 7 265

MSRP: $384|Avg: $320

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen 5 5600X (2020) utilizes 7 nm, 12 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron G1101	Ryzen 5 5600X
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($20)	⚠️ Higher cost ($135)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Clarkdale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)	✨ Modern (Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) / 7 nm, 12 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Celeron G1101 (2010) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron G1101	Ryzen 5 5600X
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+198%)
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($20)	⚠️ Higher cost ($135)

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 G1101 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 5600X Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron G1101 and Ryzen 5 5600X

Celeron G1101

The Celeron G1101 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Clarkdale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.26 GHz, with boost up to 0.27 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1156. Thermal design power (TDP): 73 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,086 points. Launch price was $85.

Ryzen 5 5600X

The Ryzen 5 5600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 21,845 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Celeron G1101 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Ryzen 5 5600X offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 5 5600X has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 0.27 GHz on the Celeron G1101 versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600X — a 177.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 5600X (base: 2.26 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Celeron G1101 uses the Clarkdale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Ryzen 5 5600X uses Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G1101 scores 1,086 against the Ryzen 5 5600X's 21,845 — a 181.1% lead for the Ryzen 5 5600X. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G1101 vs 32 MB on the Ryzen 5 5600X.

Feature	Celeron G1101	Ryzen 5 5600X
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	6 / 12+200%
Boost Clock	0.27 GHz	4.6 GHz+1604%
Base Clock	2.26 GHz	3.7 GHz+64%
L3 Cache	2 MB (total)	32 MB+1500%
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	512K (per core)+100%
Process	32 nm	7 nm, 12 nm-78%
Architecture	Clarkdale (2010−2011)	Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)
PassMark	1,086	21,845+1912%
Geekbench 6 Single	250	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	450	—

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron G1101 uses the LGA1156 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Ryzen 5 5600X uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1066 on the Celeron G1101 versus DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 5 5600X — the Ryzen 5 5600X supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 5 5600X supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 16.38 GB — 154.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Celeron G1101) vs 24 (Ryzen 5 5600X) — the Ryzen 5 5600X offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H55,3420 (Celeron G1101) and AMD 500 series,AMD 400 series,AMD 300 series (Ryzen 5 5600X).

Feature	Celeron G1101	Ryzen 5 5600X
Socket	LGA1156	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 4.0+100%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1066	DDR4-3200+33%
Max RAM Capacity	16.38 GB	128 GB+681%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	16	24+50%

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 5 5600X has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron G1101) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 5 5600X). The Celeron G1101 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Westmere)), while the Ryzen 5 5600X requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G1101 targets Desktop, Ryzen 5 5600X targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron G1101 rivals Pentium G6950.

Feature	Celeron G1101	Ryzen 5 5600X
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	Intel HD Graphics (Westmere)	—
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x	AMD-V
Target Use	Desktop	Desktop

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Value Analysis

The Celeron G1101 launched at $50 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 5600X debuted at $299. At current prices ($20 vs $135), the Celeron G1101 is $115 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G1101 delivers 54.3 pts/$ vs 161.8 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 5600X — making the Ryzen 5 5600X the 99.5% better value option.