Celeron M 560 vs Core i5-580M
Celeron M 560
Core i5-580M
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 i5-580M is on rank 1215, so the Celeron M 560 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 i5-580M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron M 560 | Core i5-580M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior 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 (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron M 560 | Core i5-580M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i5-580M
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 i5-580M
The Core i5-580M 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 2.66 GHz, with boost up to 3.33 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,983 points. Launch price was $266.
Processing Power
The Celeron M 560 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Core i5-580M offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Core i5-580M has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.13 GHz on the Celeron M 560 versus 3.33 GHz on the Core i5-580M — a 44% clock advantage for the Core i5-580M. The Celeron M 560 uses the Merom (2006−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Core i5-580M uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron M 560 scores 2,008 against the Core i5-580M's 1,983 — a 1.3% lead for the Celeron M 560.
| Feature | Celeron M 560 | Core i5-580M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 2 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.13 GHz | 3.33 GHz+56% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.66 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 65 nm | 32 nm-51% |
| Architecture | Merom (2006−2008) | Arrandale (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 2,008+1% | 1,983 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 445 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron M 560 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Core i5-580M uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 667 on the Celeron M 560 versus DDR3-1066 on the Core i5-580M — the Celeron M 560 supports 198.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i5-580M supports up to 8 GB of RAM compared to 4 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Celeron M 560) vs 16 (Core i5-580M) — the Core i5-580M offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: GL960,GM965 (Celeron M 560) and HM55,PM55,HM57,QM57 (Core i5-580M).
| Feature | Celeron M 560 | Core i5-580M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | PGA988 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | 667+22133% | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 | 8 GB+209715100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: false (Celeron M 560) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-580M). The Core i5-580M includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics), while the Celeron M 560 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-580M targets Legacy Laptop. Direct competitor: Celeron M 560 rivals Mobile Sempron 3600+; Core i5-580M rivals Phenom II X2 N660.
| Feature | Celeron M 560 | Core i5-580M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | HD Graphics |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | false | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Legacy Laptop |
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