Celeron M 560 vs Core i3-5015U
Celeron M 560
Core i3-5015U
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 M 560 is positioned at rank 819 and the Core i3-5015U is on rank 648, so the Core i3-5015U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron M 560
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-5015U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron M 560 | Core i3-5015U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-U (2015) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron M 560 | Core i3-5015U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ 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 M 560 and Core i3-5015U
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.
Core i3-5015U
The Core i3-5015U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,990 points. Launch price was $275.
Processing Power
The Celeron M 560 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Core i3-5015U offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Core i3-5015U has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.13 GHz on the Celeron M 560 versus 2.1 GHz on the Core i3-5015U — a 1.4% clock advantage for the Celeron M 560. The Celeron M 560 uses the Merom (2006−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Core i3-5015U uses Broadwell-U (2015) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron M 560 scores 2,008 against the Core i3-5015U's 1,990 — a 0.9% lead for the Celeron M 560.
| Feature | Celeron M 560 | Core i3-5015U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 2 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.13 GHz+1% | 2.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 65 nm | 14 nm-78% |
| Architecture | Merom (2006−2008) | Broadwell-U (2015) |
| PassMark | 2,008 | 1,990 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron M 560 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Core i3-5015U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 667 on the Celeron M 560 versus DDR3L-1600 on the Core i3-5015U — the Celeron M 560 supports 198.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i3-5015U 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 12 (Core i3-5015U) — the Core i3-5015U offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Celeron M 560 | Core i3-5015U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | FCBGA1168 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 3.0+173% |
| Max RAM Speed | 667+22133% | DDR3L-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 | 16 GB+419430300% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 12 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: false (Celeron M 560) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-5015U). The Core i3-5015U includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 5500), while the Celeron M 560 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-5015U targets Mobile. Direct competitor: Celeron M 560 rivals Mobile Sempron 3600+.
| Feature | Celeron M 560 | Core i3-5015U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | HD Graphics 5500 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | false | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Mobile |
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