CPU
GPU
Pentium 3550M
Celeron G1610T
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 Pentium 3550M is positioned at rank 293 and the Celeron G1610T is on rank 575, so the Pentium 3550M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium 3550M
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G1610T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium 3550M | Celeron G1610T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($42) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium 3550M | Celeron G1610T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($42) |
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 Pentium 3550M and Celeron G1610T
Pentium 3550M
The Pentium 3550M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 37 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,327 points. Launch price was $134.
Celeron G1610T
The Celeron G1610T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 December 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,333 points. Launch price was $89.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium 3550M and Celeron G1610T share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Pentium 3550M versus 2.3 GHz on the Celeron G1610T — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Pentium 3550M uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Celeron G1610T uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium 3550M scores 1,327 against the Celeron G1610T's 1,333 — a 0.5% lead for the Celeron G1610T. Both processors carry 2 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Pentium 3550M | Celeron G1610T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,327 | 1,333 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 393 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 674 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium 3550M uses the PGA946 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron G1610T uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium 3550M | Celeron G1610T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA946 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium 3550M) / VT-x (Celeron G1610T). The Celeron G1610T includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge)), while the Pentium 3550M requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G1610T targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G1610T rivals Pentium G2020T.
| Feature | Pentium 3550M | Celeron G1610T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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