Celeron T1600 vs Athlon 64 X2 TK-42
Celeron T1600
Athlon 64 X2 TK-42
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 T1600 is positioned at rank 1173 and the Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 is on rank 1019, so the Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron T1600
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 X2 TK-42
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron T1600 | Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Tyler (2007−2009) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron T1600 | Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+63%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
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 T1600 and Athlon 64 X2 TK-42
Celeron T1600
The Celeron T1600 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 1.66 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 715 points. Launch price was $69.
Athlon 64 X2 TK-42
The Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Tyler (2007−2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 775 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 is built on the Tyler (2007−2009) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron T1600 scores 715 against the Athlon 64 X2 TK-42's 775 — a 8.1% lead for the Athlon 64 X2 TK-42.
| Feature | Celeron T1600 | Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | — | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | — | 1.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.66 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 1 MB L2 Cache | — |
| L2 Cache | — | 1 MB |
| Process | 65 nm | 65 nm |
| Architecture | — | Tyler (2007−2009) |
| PassMark | 715 | 775+8% |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron T1600 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 uses S1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron T1600 | Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | S1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR2-667 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 0 |
Value Analysis
The Celeron T1600 launched at $107 MSRP, while the Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 debuted at $60. At current prices ($15 vs $10), the Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron T1600 delivers 47.7 pts/$ vs 77.5 pts/$ for the Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 — making the Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 the 47.7% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron T1600 | Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $107 | $60-44% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $10-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 47.7 | 77.5+62% |
| Release Date | 2008 | 2009 |
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