CPU
GPU
Core i7-5600U
Celeron Dual-Core T1600
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 Core i7-5600U is positioned at rank 341 and the Celeron Dual-Core T1600 is on rank 880, so the Core i7-5600U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-5600U
Performance Per Dollar Celeron Dual-Core T1600
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-5600U | Celeron Dual-Core T1600 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-U (2015) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-5600U | Celeron Dual-Core T1600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) |
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 Core i7-5600U and Celeron Dual-Core T1600
Core i7-5600U
The Core i7-5600U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,011 points. Launch price was $393.
Celeron Dual-Core T1600
The Celeron Dual-Core T1600 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Merom (2006−2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.66 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 3,000 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Core i7-5600U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Celeron Dual-Core T1600's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Core i7-5600U versus 1.66 GHz on the Celeron Dual-Core T1600 — a 63.4% clock advantage for the Core i7-5600U. The Core i7-5600U uses the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture (14 nm), while the Celeron Dual-Core T1600 uses Merom (2006−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-5600U scores 3,011 against the Celeron Dual-Core T1600's 3,000 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i7-5600U.
| Feature | Core i7-5600U | Celeron Dual-Core T1600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz+93% | 1.66 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 1 MB+300% |
| Process | 14 nm-78% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Broadwell-U (2015) | Merom (2006−2008) |
| PassMark | 3,011 | 3,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-5600U uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron Dual-Core T1600 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-5600U | Celeron Dual-Core T1600 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1168 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+173% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | 667 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 4 |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Core i7-5600U) / false (Celeron Dual-Core T1600). Primary use case: Celeron Dual-Core T1600 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron Dual-Core T1600 rivals Pentium T2390.
| Feature | Core i7-5600U | Celeron Dual-Core T1600 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | false |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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