Pentium E6500 vs Celeron M 723

CPU

GPU

Pentium E6500

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 0.93 GHz2009

Celeron M 723

1 Cores1 Thrd1 WWMax: 1.2 GHz2008

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium E6500

2 / 2

1,175

0.0%

1,180

+0.4%

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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 E6500 is positioned at rank 921 and the Celeron M 723 is on rank 1153, so the Pentium E6500 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 Pentium E6500

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

22281%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

21054%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

15287%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

4605%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

3648%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

3191%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1828%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1804%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1642%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1642%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1624%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1580%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1558%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1552%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1538%

#302

Core i7-6900K

MSRP: $1089|Avg: $1089

96%

#303

Core i7-5960X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $83

96%

#921

Pentium E6500

MSRP: $84|Avg: $10

100%

#922

Core i5-2500

MSRP: $294|Avg: $69

100%

#924

Athlon II X4 605e

MSRP: $143|Avg: $25

98%

#925

Athlon II X4 610e

MSRP: $143|Avg: $20

98%

#926

Core i5-2390T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $182

98%

#927

Phenom II X4 910e

MSRP: $157|Avg: $69

98%

#928

FX-8100

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

98%

#930

Celeron E1400

MSRP: $53|Avg: $63

96%

#932

Pentium E6800

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

96%

#933

Core i3-530

MSRP: $113|Avg: $15

96%

#935

Core i3-2105

MSRP: $138|Avg: $30

95%

#936

Athlon II X3 405e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron M 723

#1141

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

4003%

#1142

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3944%

#1143

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3621%

#1144

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3604%

#1145

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3571%

#1147

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3449%

#1148

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3307%

#1149

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3302%

#1150

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3213%

#1153

Celeron M 723

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

100%

#1154

Core i7-3517UE

MSRP: $330|Avg: $35

98%

#1155

Core M-5Y51

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

98%

#1156

Pentium N3530

MSRP: $161|Avg: $20

98%

#1157

Core i3-330E

MSRP: $177|Avg: $89

97%

#1159

Core i7-2640M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

96%

#1161

Core M-5Y71

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

96%

#1162

Core i7-2620M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

96%

#1164

Celeron N3010

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

94%

#1165

Core i7-3537U

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

93%

#1166

Core M-5Y10a

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

92%

#1167

Core M-5Y31

MSRP: $281|Avg: $30

92%

#1168

Core M-5Y10c

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Celeron M 723 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Pentium E6500 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.4% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Pentium E6500	Celeron M 723
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($10)	⚠️ Higher cost ($161)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Pentium E6500 holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $10 (vs $161), it costs 94% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 1503% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Celeron M 723.

Insight	Pentium E6500	Celeron M 723
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1503%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($10)	⚠️ Higher cost ($161)

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.

Pentium E6500 Benchmark Check

Celeron M 723 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium E6500 and Celeron M 723

Pentium E6500

The Pentium E6500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 9 August 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.93 GHz, with boost up to 0.93 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: 1,175 points. Launch price was $50.

Celeron M 723

The Celeron M 723 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: BGA956. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,180 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Pentium E6500 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Celeron M 723 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Pentium E6500 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 0.93 GHz on the Pentium E6500 versus 1.2 GHz on the Celeron M 723 — a 25.4% clock advantage for the Celeron M 723. The Pentium E6500 uses the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron M 723 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium E6500 scores 1,175 against the Celeron M 723's 1,180 — a 0.4% lead for the Celeron M 723.

Feature	Pentium E6500	Celeron M 723
Cores / Threads	2 / 2+100%	1 / 1
Boost Clock	0.93 GHz	1.2 GHz+29%
Base Clock	2.93 GHz	—
L3 Cache	0 kB	—
L2 Cache	2 MB (total)+100%	1 MB
Process	45 nm	45 nm
Architecture	Wolfdale (2008−2010)	Penryn (2008−2011)
PassMark	1,175	1,180
Geekbench 6 Single	—	100
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	100

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium E6500 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron M 723 uses BGA956 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium E6500	Celeron M 723
Socket	LGA775	BGA956
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR2-800
Max RAM Capacity	—	8 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	0

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium E6500) / None (Celeron M 723). Primary use case: Celeron M 723 targets Legacy Embedded. Direct competitor: Celeron M 723 rivals Core Solo U2100.

Feature	Pentium E6500	Celeron M 723
Integrated GPU	—	No
IGPU Model	—	None
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	None
Target Use	—	Legacy Embedded

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Value Analysis

The Pentium E6500 launched at $84 MSRP, while the Celeron M 723 debuted at $161. At current prices ($10 vs $161), the Pentium E6500 is $151 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium E6500 delivers 117.5 pts/$ vs 7.3 pts/$ for the Celeron M 723 — making the Pentium E6500 the 176.5% better value option.