CPU
GPU
Pentium M 745
Celeron 560
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 M 745 is positioned at rank 820 and the Celeron 560 is on rank 1199, so the Pentium M 745 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium M 745
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 560
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium M 745 | Celeron 560 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Dothan (2004−2005) / 90 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium M 745 | Celeron 560 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($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 M 745 and Celeron 560
Pentium M 745
The Pentium M 745 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Dothan (2004−2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 7.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 465 points. Launch price was $69.
Celeron 560
The Celeron 560 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 2.13 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 31 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 475 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Pentium M 745 is built on the Dothan (2004−2005) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium M 745 scores 465 against the Celeron 560's 475 — a 2.1% lead for the Celeron 560. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Pentium M 745 vs 1 MB L2 Cache on the Celeron 560.
| Feature | Pentium M 745 | Celeron 560 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | — |
| Boost Clock | 1.8 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2.13 GHz+18% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 1 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | — |
| Process | 90 nm | 65 nm-28% |
| Architecture | Dothan (2004−2005) | — |
| PassMark | 465 | 475+2% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 100 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 100 | — |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the PGA478 socket with PCIe 1.1. Both support up to DDR2 memory speed. The Celeron 560 supports up to 4 GB of RAM compared to 2 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (Pentium M 745) vs 2 (Celeron 560). Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: Intel 855GME,Intel 855PM (Pentium M 745) and Santa Rosa (Celeron 560).
| Feature | Pentium M 745 | Celeron 560 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2 | DDR2-667 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: false (Pentium M 745) vs No (Celeron 560). Primary use case: Celeron 560 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 560 rivals Pentium T2310.
| Feature | Pentium M 745 | Celeron 560 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | false | No |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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