Celeron U3600 vs Celeron B720

Celeron U3600

2 Cores2 Thrd18 WWMax: 0.1 GHz2011

Celeron B720

1 Cores1 Thrd0 WWMax: 1.7 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron U3600

2 / 2

625

0.0%

665

+6.4%

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 U3600 is positioned at rank 1213 and the Celeron B720 is on rank 1091, so the Celeron B720 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 U3600

#1201

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

6296%

#1202

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

6204%

#1203

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

5695%

#1204

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

5670%

#1205

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

5618%

#1207

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

5425%

#1208

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

5202%

#1209

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

5193%

#1210

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

5054%

#1213

Celeron U3600

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

100%

#1216

Core 2 Quad Q9000

MSRP: $348|Avg: $15

98%

#1217

Core i5-2537M

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

98%

#1218

Core i7-720QM

MSRP: $364|Avg: N/A

98%

#1219

Pentium U5400

MSRP: $289|Avg: $214

95%

#1220

Pentium T2330

MSRP: $150|Avg: $7

95%

#1221

Z-01

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

92%

#1222

Pentium T2310

MSRP: $150|Avg: $14

89%

#1223

Celeron SU2300

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

87%

#1224

Core i5-560UM

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

87%

#1225

Core i7-660UM

MSRP: $317|Avg: N/A

86%

#1226

C-30

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

86%

#1228

Core i7-620UM

MSRP: $278|Avg: N/A

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron B720

#1078

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3088%

#1079

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3043%

#1080

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2794%

#1081

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2781%

#1082

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2756%

#1084

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2661%

#1085

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2552%

#1086

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2547%

#1087

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2479%

#1091

Celeron B720

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

100%

#1092

Celeron 847

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

100%

#1093

Core i7-2630QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

99%

#1095

Core i7-2635QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

99%

#1096

Celeron 877

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

99%

#1097

Celeron Dual-Core SU2300

MSRP: $134|Avg: $50

98%

#1098

Core i5-3337U

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

98%

#1099

Core i5-2450M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

97%

#1100

Core i5-7Y54

MSRP: $281|Avg: $100

97%

#1101

Core i5-7Y57

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

97%

#1103

Pentium 997

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

95%

#1104

Pentium A1018

MSRP: $132|Avg: $15

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Celeron B720 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Celeron U3600 in both compute-intensive tasks (6.2% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Celeron U3600	Celeron B720
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($134)	✅ More affordable ($10)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Westmere (2010−2011) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Celeron B720 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 93% cheaper ($10 vs $134) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Celeron U3600	Celeron B720
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1326%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($134)	✅ More affordable ($10)

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 U3600 Benchmark Check

Celeron B720 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

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Path of Exile 2

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Counter-Strike 2

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Counter-Strike 2

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron U3600 and Celeron B720

Celeron U3600

The Celeron U3600 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Westmere (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 0.1 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1288. Thermal design power (TDP): 18 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800. Passmark benchmark score: 625 points. Launch price was $69.

Celeron B720

The Celeron B720 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 1.7 GHz. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: G2. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 665 points. Launch price was $70.

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Processing Power

The Celeron U3600 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Celeron B720 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Celeron U3600 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 0.1 GHz on the Celeron U3600 versus 1.7 GHz on the Celeron B720 — a 177.8% clock advantage for the Celeron B720 (base: 1.2 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The Celeron U3600 uses the Westmere (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron B720 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron U3600 scores 625 against the Celeron B720's 665 — a 6.2% lead for the Celeron B720. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron U3600 vs 1.5 MB (total) on the Celeron B720.

Feature	Celeron U3600	Celeron B720
Cores / Threads	2 / 2+100%	1 / 1
Boost Clock	0.1 GHz	1.7 GHz+1600%
Base Clock	1.2 GHz	1.7 GHz+42%
L3 Cache	2 MB+33%	1.5 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512 kB+100%	256 kB (per core)
Process	32 nm	32 nm
Architecture	Westmere (2010−2011)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	625	665+6%

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron U3600 uses the BGA1288 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron B720 uses G2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Celeron U3600	Celeron B720
Socket	BGA1288	G2
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Celeron U3600) / VT-x (Celeron B720). The Celeron B720 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Celeron U3600 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron B720 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron B720 rivals Pentium 967.

Feature	Celeron U3600	Celeron B720
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x
Target Use	—	Budget

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Value Analysis

The Celeron U3600 launched at $134 MSRP, while the Celeron B720 debuted at $70. At current prices ($134 vs $10), the Celeron B720 is $124 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron U3600 delivers 4.7 pts/$ vs 66.5 pts/$ for the Celeron B720 — making the Celeron B720 the 173.8% better value option.