Celeron M 575 vs Core i5-2415M
Celeron M 575
Core i5-2415M
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 575 is positioned at rank 827 and the Core i5-2415M is on rank 898, so the Celeron M 575 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 575
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-2415M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron M 575 | Core i5-2415M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($12) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron M 575 | Core i5-2415M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($12) | ✅ 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 575 and Core i5-2415M
Celeron M 575
The Celeron M 575 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 June 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Merom (2006−2008) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,917 points. Launch price was $86.
Core i5-2415M
The Core i5-2415M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,933 points. Launch price was $225.
Processing Power
The Celeron M 575 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Core i5-2415M offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Core i5-2415M has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Celeron M 575 versus 2.9 GHz on the Core i5-2415M — a 36.7% clock advantage for the Core i5-2415M. The Celeron M 575 uses the Merom (2006−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Core i5-2415M uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron M 575 scores 1,917 against the Core i5-2415M's 1,933 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i5-2415M.
| Feature | Celeron M 575 | Core i5-2415M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 2 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz | 2.9 GHz+45% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 65 nm | 32 nm-51% |
| Architecture | Merom (2006−2008) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,917 | 1,933 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron M 575 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Core i5-2415M uses BGA1023 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 800 on the Celeron M 575 versus DDR3-1333 on the Core i5-2415M — the Celeron M 575 supports 198.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i5-2415M 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 575) vs 16 (Core i5-2415M) — the Core i5-2415M offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Celeron M 575 | Core i5-2415M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | BGA1023 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | 800+26567% | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 | 16 GB+419430300% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: false (Celeron M 575) vs VT-x (Core i5-2415M). The Core i5-2415M includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 3000), while the Celeron M 575 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-2415M targets Mobile. Direct competitor: Celeron M 575 rivals Mobile Sempron SI-40.
| Feature | Celeron M 575 | Core i5-2415M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | HD Graphics 3000 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | false | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Mobile |
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