Pentium E5500 vs Celeron G550T
Pentium E5500
Celeron G550T
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 E5500 is positioned at rank 913 and the Celeron G550T is on rank 673, so the Celeron G550T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium E5500
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G550T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium E5500 | Celeron G550T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium E5500 | Celeron G550T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+405%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
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 E5500 and Celeron G550T
Pentium E5500
The Pentium E5500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 18 April 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,064 points. Launch price was $109.
Celeron G550T
The Celeron G550T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,074 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium E5500 and Celeron G550T share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Pentium E5500 versus 2.2 GHz on the Celeron G550T — a 24% clock advantage for the Pentium E5500 (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Pentium E5500 uses the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron G550T uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium E5500 scores 1,064 against the Celeron G550T's 1,074 — a 0.9% lead for the Celeron G550T. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Pentium E5500 vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G550T.
| Feature | Pentium E5500 | Celeron G550T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz+27% | 2.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz+27% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (total)+700% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 32 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Wolfdale (2008−2010) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,064 | 1,074 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 366 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 656 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium E5500 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron G550T uses LGA1155 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium E5500 | Celeron G550T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium E5500) / VT-x (Celeron G550T). The Celeron G550T includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Pentium E5500 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G550T targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G550T rivals Pentium G630T.
| Feature | Pentium E5500 | Celeron G550T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Pentium E5500 launched at $75 MSRP, while the Celeron G550T debuted at $42. At current prices ($25 vs $5), the Celeron G550T is $20 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium E5500 delivers 42.6 pts/$ vs 214.8 pts/$ for the Celeron G550T — making the Celeron G550T the 133.9% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium E5500 | Celeron G550T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $75 | $42-44% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25 | $5-80% |
| Performance per Dollar | 42.6 | 214.8+404% |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2011 |
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