CPU
GPU
Pentium G3240
Celeron M 575
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 G3240 is positioned at rank 757 and the Celeron M 575 is on rank 827, so the Pentium G3240 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3240
Performance Per Dollar Celeron M 575
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G3240 | Celeron M 575 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($126) | ✅ More affordable ($12) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G3240 | Celeron M 575 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+943%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($126) | ✅ More affordable ($12) |
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 G3240 and Celeron M 575
Pentium G3240
The Pentium G3240 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 53 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333, DDR3L-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 1,930 points. Launch price was $69.
Celeron M 575
The Celeron M 575 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 June 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Merom (2006−2008) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,917 points. Launch price was $86.
Processing Power
The Pentium G3240 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Celeron M 575 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Pentium G3240 has 1 more core. The Celeron M 575 is built on the Merom (2006−2008) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium G3240 scores 1,930 against the Celeron M 575's 1,917 — a 0.7% lead for the Pentium G3240.
| Feature | Pentium G3240 | Celeron M 575 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2+100% | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | — | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache | — |
| L2 Cache | — | 1 MB |
| Process | 22 nm-66% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | — | Merom (2006−2008) |
| PassMark | 1,930 | 1,917 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G3240 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron M 575 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G3240 | Celeron M 575 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+173% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | 800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 4 |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium G3240) / false (Celeron M 575). Direct competitor: Celeron M 575 rivals Mobile Sempron SI-40.
| Feature | Pentium G3240 | Celeron M 575 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | false |
Value Analysis
The Pentium G3240 launched at $89 MSRP, while the Celeron M 575 debuted at $86. At current prices ($126 vs $12), the Celeron M 575 is $114 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G3240 delivers 15.3 pts/$ vs 159.8 pts/$ for the Celeron M 575 — making the Celeron M 575 the 165% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium G3240 | Celeron M 575 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $89 | $86-3% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $126 | $12-90% |
| Performance per Dollar | 15.3 | 159.8+944% |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2008 |
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