Pentium Silver N6000 vs Celeron Dual-Core T1600
Pentium Silver N6000
Celeron Dual-Core T1600
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 Silver N6000 is positioned at rank 695 and the Celeron Dual-Core T1600 is on rank 880, so the Pentium Silver N6000 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Silver N6000
Performance Per Dollar Celeron Dual-Core T1600
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium Silver N6000 | Celeron Dual-Core T1600 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Jasper Lake (2021) / 10 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium Silver N6000 | Celeron Dual-Core T1600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) |
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 Silver N6000 and Celeron Dual-Core T1600
Pentium Silver N6000
The Pentium Silver N6000 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Jasper Lake (2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.5 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1338. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,989 points. Launch price was $69.
Celeron Dual-Core T1600
The Celeron Dual-Core T1600 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Merom (2006−2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.66 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 3,000 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Pentium Silver N6000 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron Dual-Core T1600 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Pentium Silver N6000 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Pentium Silver N6000 versus 1.66 GHz on the Celeron Dual-Core T1600 — a 66.1% clock advantage for the Pentium Silver N6000. The Pentium Silver N6000 uses the Jasper Lake (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Celeron Dual-Core T1600 uses Merom (2006−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Silver N6000 scores 2,989 against the Celeron Dual-Core T1600's 3,000 — a 0.4% lead for the Celeron Dual-Core T1600.
| Feature | Pentium Silver N6000 | Celeron Dual-Core T1600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz+99% | 1.66 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.1 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB (total)+50% | 1 MB |
| Process | 10 nm-85% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Jasper Lake (2021) | Merom (2006−2008) |
| PassMark | 2,989 | 3,000 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 1,911 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 473 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,090 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium Silver N6000 uses the BGA1338 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Celeron Dual-Core T1600 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2933 on the Pentium Silver N6000 versus 667 on the Celeron Dual-Core T1600 — the Celeron Dual-Core T1600 supports 197.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Pentium Silver N6000 supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 4 — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 8 (Pentium Silver N6000) vs 0 (Celeron Dual-Core T1600) — the Pentium Silver N6000 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Pentium Silver N6000) and GL40,GM45,GM47,PM45 (Celeron Dual-Core T1600).
| Feature | Pentium Silver N6000 | Celeron Dual-Core T1600 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1338 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+264% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | 667+16575% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB+419430300% | 4 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Pentium Silver N6000) vs false (Celeron Dual-Core T1600). The Pentium Silver N6000 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics (32 EU)), while the Celeron Dual-Core T1600 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium Silver N6000 targets Budget, Celeron Dual-Core T1600 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Pentium Silver N6000 rivals Celeron N5105; Celeron Dual-Core T1600 rivals Pentium T2390.
| Feature | Pentium Silver N6000 | Celeron Dual-Core T1600 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics (32 EU) | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | false |
| Target Use | Budget | Budget |
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