Pentium G3250 vs Celeron M 560

Pentium G3250

2 Cores2 Thrd54 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2014

Celeron M 560

1 Cores1 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.13 GHz2008

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium G3250

2 / 2

2,010

+0.1%

2,008

0.0%

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 G3250 is positioned at rank 967 and the Celeron M 560 is on rank 819, so the Celeron M 560 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 G3250

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

26529%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

25067%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

18201%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

5483%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

4343%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

3799%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

2176%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

2148%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1956%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1955%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1934%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1881%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1855%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1848%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1831%

#967

Pentium G3250

MSRP: $171|Avg: $25

100%

#968

Pentium E2200

MSRP: $84|Avg: $5

100%

#969

Core 2 Duo E7300

MSRP: $133|Avg: $133

99%

#970

Core i3-540

MSRP: $133|Avg: $5

99%

#972

Phenom II X3 700e

MSRP: $125|Avg: $40

99%

#973

Core i5-760

MSRP: $230|Avg: $61

99%

#974

Core i3-7102E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $80

98%

#975

Core 2 Quad Q8400

MSRP: $183|Avg: $128

97%

#976

Pentium Dual-Core E2180

MSRP: $84|Avg: $5

95%

#977

Pentium E2180

MSRP: $84|Avg: $15

95%

#978

Pentium Dual-Core E2140

MSRP: $74|Avg: $5

94%

#979

Core i7-960

MSRP: $309|Avg: $110

94%

#980

E1-1500

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

94%

#981

Core i5-2405S

MSRP: $309|Avg: $120

94%

#982

Celeron 420

MSRP: $39|Avg: $15

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron M 560

#807

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1257%

#808

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1238%

#809

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1137%

#810

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1131%

#811

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1121%

#813

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1083%

#814

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1038%

#815

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1036%

#816

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1009%

#819

Celeron M 560

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

100%

#824

Celeron Dual-Core T3000

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

96%

#825

Pentium P6100

MSRP: $100|Avg: $16.39

96%

#828

Celeron M 575

MSRP: $86|Avg: $12

95%

#829

Core i7-10710U

MSRP: $415|Avg: N/A

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Pentium G3250 (2014) utilizes 22 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium G3250	Celeron M 560
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($25)	✅ More affordable ($10)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Celeron M 560 (2008) relies on 65 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium G3250	Celeron M 560
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+150%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($25)	✅ More affordable ($10)

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 G3250 Benchmark Check

Celeron M 560 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium G3250 and Celeron M 560

Pentium G3250

The Pentium G3250 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 July 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 53 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,010 points. Launch price was $171.

Celeron M 560

The Celeron M 560 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Merom (2006−2008) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.13 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 2,008 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Pentium G3250 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Celeron M 560 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Pentium G3250 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Pentium G3250 versus 2.13 GHz on the Celeron M 560 — a 40.2% clock advantage for the Pentium G3250. The Pentium G3250 uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Celeron M 560 uses Merom (2006−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G3250 scores 2,010 against the Celeron M 560's 2,008 — a 0.1% lead for the Pentium G3250.

Feature	Pentium G3250	Celeron M 560
Cores / Threads	2 / 2+100%	1 / 1
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz+50%	2.13 GHz
Base Clock	3.2 GHz	—
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	—
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	1 MB+300%
Process	22 nm-66%	65 nm
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Merom (2006−2008)
PassMark	2,010	2,008

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium G3250 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron M 560 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium G3250	Celeron M 560
Socket	LGA1150	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

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium G3250) / false (Celeron M 560). Direct competitor: Celeron M 560 rivals Mobile Sempron 3600+.

Feature	Pentium G3250	Celeron M 560
Integrated GPU	—	No
IGPU Model	—	None
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	false

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Value Analysis

The Pentium G3250 launched at $171 MSRP, while the Celeron M 560 debuted at $86. At current prices ($25 vs $10), the Celeron M 560 is $15 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G3250 delivers 80.4 pts/$ vs 200.8 pts/$ for the Celeron M 560 — making the Celeron M 560 the 85.6% better value option.