Celeron N3060 vs Core 2 Duo U7600

Celeron N3060

2 Cores2 Thrd6 WWMax: 2.48 GHz2016

Core 2 Duo U7600

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 1.2 GHz2006

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron N3060

2 / 2

1,267

+0.3%

Celeron 857

Pentium T3400

Pentium Dual-Core E2200

1,263

0.0%

Celeron 857

Pentium T3400

Pentium Dual-Core E2200

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 N3060 is positioned at rank 173 and the Core 2 Duo U7600 is on rank 1206, so the Celeron N3060 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 N3060

#49

Core i9-12900HX

MSRP: $606|Avg: N/A

98%

#161

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

347%

#162

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

342%

#163

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

314%

#164

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

313%

#165

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

310%

#167

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

299%

#168

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

287%

#169

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

286%

#170

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

279%

#173

Celeron N3060

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

100%

#176

Core 2 Duo T9300

MSRP: $316|Avg: $20

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo U7600

#1194

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

5810%

#1195

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

5725%

#1196

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

5255%

#1197

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

5232%

#1198

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

5184%

#1200

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

5006%

#1201

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

4800%

#1202

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

4792%

#1203

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

4663%

#1206

Core 2 Duo U7600

MSRP: $250|Avg: $5

100%

#1207

Pentium M 735

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

98%

#1208

Core i7-620LM

MSRP: $300|Avg: N/A

97%

#1209

Core i7-740QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

96%

#1211

Core 2 Solo SU3300

MSRP: $262|Avg: $50

94%

#1212

Celeron 540

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

94%

#1213

Celeron U3600

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

92%

#1216

Core 2 Quad Q9000

MSRP: $348|Avg: $15

91%

#1217

Core i5-2537M

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

91%

#1218

Core i7-720QM

MSRP: $364|Avg: N/A

90%

#1219

Pentium U5400

MSRP: $289|Avg: $214

88%

#1220

Pentium T2330

MSRP: $150|Avg: $7

88%

#1221

Z-01

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

85%

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 Celeron N3060 (2016) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron N3060	Core 2 Duo U7600
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($107)	✅ More affordable ($5)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Braswell (2015−2016) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Merom-2048 (2006−2008) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Duo U7600 (2006) relies on 65 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron N3060	Core 2 Duo U7600
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+2033%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($107)	✅ More affordable ($5)

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 N3060 Benchmark Check

Core 2 Duo U7600 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron N3060 and Core 2 Duo U7600

Celeron N3060

The Celeron N3060 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 January 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Braswell (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.48 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,267 points. Launch price was $107.

Core 2 Duo U7600

The Core 2 Duo U7600 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Merom-2048 (2006−2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 1.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: BGA479. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,263 points. Launch price was $249.

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Processing Power

Both the Celeron N3060 and Core 2 Duo U7600 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.48 GHz on the Celeron N3060 versus 1.2 GHz on the Core 2 Duo U7600 — a 69.6% clock advantage for the Celeron N3060 (base: 1.6 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The Celeron N3060 uses the Braswell (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Core 2 Duo U7600 uses Merom-2048 (2006−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N3060 scores 1,267 against the Core 2 Duo U7600's 1,263 — a 0.3% lead for the Celeron N3060. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Celeron N3060	Core 2 Duo U7600
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.48 GHz+107%	1.2 GHz
Base Clock	1.6 GHz+33%	1.2 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%
Process	14 nm-78%	65 nm
Architecture	Braswell (2015−2016)	Merom-2048 (2006−2008)
PassMark	1,267	1,263

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron N3060 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core 2 Duo U7600 uses BGA479 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Celeron N3060	Core 2 Duo U7600
Socket	FCBGA1170	BGA479
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+173%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	8	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	4	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (Celeron N3060) / not specified (Core 2 Duo U7600). The Celeron N3060 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 400), while the Core 2 Duo U7600 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Celeron N3060 rivals AMD E2-9010.