Celeron M 560 vs Athlon II X4 615e

Celeron M 560

1 Cores1 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.13 GHz2008

Athlon II X4 615e

4 Cores4 Thrd45 WWMax: 2.5 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron M 560

1 / 1

2,008

0.0%

2,018

+0.5%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 M 560 is positioned at rank 819 and the Athlon II X4 615e is on rank 983, so the Celeron M 560 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 M 560

#807

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1257%

#808

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1238%

#809

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1137%

#810

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1131%

#811

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1121%

#813

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1083%

#814

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1038%

#815

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1036%

#816

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1009%

#819

Celeron M 560

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

100%

#824

Celeron Dual-Core T3000

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

96%

#825

Pentium P6100

MSRP: $100|Avg: $16.39

96%

#828

Celeron M 575

MSRP: $86|Avg: $12

95%

#829

Core i7-10710U

MSRP: $415|Avg: N/A

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X4 615e

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

28729%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

27147%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

19711%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

5938%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

4704%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

4115%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

2357%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

2326%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

2118%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

2118%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

2094%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

2037%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

2009%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

2001%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1983%

#304

Core i7-6950X

MSRP: $1723|Avg: $180

94%

#983

Athlon II X4 615e

MSRP: $186|Avg: $30

100%

#984

Athlon X2 BE-2350

MSRP: $90|Avg: $10

100%

#985

Core 2 Quad Q8300

MSRP: $179|Avg: $10

99%

#986

Core i7-860

MSRP: $284|Avg: $30

98%

#987

Core i7-870

MSRP: $300|Avg: $80

97%

#988

Athlon 64 X2 5000+

MSRP: $136|Avg: $42

97%

#989

Core i3-6102E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $35

96%

#990

Pentium Dual-Core E2160

MSRP: $84|Avg: $5

96%

#991

Pentium Dual-Core E2210

MSRP: $98|Avg: $15

95%

#992

Core 2 Duo E7500

MSRP: $113|Avg: $10

94%

#993

Core 2 Quad Q9505

MSRP: $213|Avg: $150

94%

#996

Core i7-930

MSRP: $294|Avg: $20

94%

#997

Core i7-920

MSRP: $284|Avg: $79

93%

#998

Core i7-4960X

MSRP: $990|Avg: $136

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Athlon II X4 615e delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Celeron M 560 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.5% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Celeron M 560	Athlon II X4 615e
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($10)	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Propus (2009−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Celeron M 560 holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $10 (vs $30), it costs 67% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 199% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Athlon II X4 615e.

Insight	Celeron M 560	Athlon II X4 615e
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+199%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($10)	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)

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 M 560 Benchmark Check

Athlon II X4 615e Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron M 560 and Athlon II X4 615e

Celeron M 560

The Celeron M 560 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Merom (2006−2008) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.13 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 2,008 points. Launch price was $69.

Athlon II X4 615e

The Athlon II X4 615e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 September 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Propus (2009−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,018 points. Launch price was $59.

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Processing Power

The Celeron M 560 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Athlon II X4 615e offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Athlon II X4 615e has 3 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.13 GHz on the Celeron M 560 versus 2.5 GHz on the Athlon II X4 615e — a 16% clock advantage for the Athlon II X4 615e. The Celeron M 560 uses the Merom (2006−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Athlon II X4 615e uses Propus (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron M 560 scores 2,008 against the Athlon II X4 615e's 2,018 — a 0.5% lead for the Athlon II X4 615e.

Feature	Celeron M 560	Athlon II X4 615e
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	4 / 4+300%
Boost Clock	2.13 GHz	2.5 GHz+17%
Base Clock	—	2.5 GHz
L3 Cache	—	0 kB
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	512 kB (per core)
Process	65 nm	45 nm-31%
Architecture	Merom (2006−2008)	Propus (2009−2011)
PassMark	2,008	2,018
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	1,161
Geekbench 6 Single	—	331
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,161

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron M 560 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Athlon II X4 615e uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 667 on the Celeron M 560 versus DDR3-1333 on the Athlon II X4 615e — the Celeron M 560 supports 198.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Athlon II X4 615e 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 M 560) vs 16 (Athlon II X4 615e) — the Athlon II X4 615e offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: GL960,GM965 (Celeron M 560) and AMD 870,AMD 880G,AMD 890FX,AMD 990FX (Athlon II X4 615e).

Feature	Celeron M 560	Athlon II X4 615e
Socket	PGA478	AM3
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0+82%
Max RAM Speed	667+22133%	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	4	16 GB+419430300%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	16

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Advanced Features

Only the Athlon II X4 615e has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: false (Celeron M 560) vs AMD-V (Athlon II X4 615e). Primary use case: Athlon II X4 615e targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Celeron M 560 rivals Mobile Sempron 3600+; Athlon II X4 615e rivals Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300.

Feature	Celeron M 560	Athlon II X4 615e
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	—
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	false	AMD-V
Target Use	—	Gaming

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Value Analysis

The Celeron M 560 launched at $86 MSRP, while the Athlon II X4 615e debuted at $186. At current prices ($10 vs $30), the Celeron M 560 is $20 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron M 560 delivers 200.8 pts/$ vs 67.3 pts/$ for the Athlon II X4 615e — making the Celeron M 560 the 99.6% better value option.