Pentium SU2700 vs Celeron N3060

Pentium SU2700

1 Cores1 Thrd10 WWMax: 1.3 GHz2009

Celeron N3060

2 Cores2 Thrd6 WWMax: 2.48 GHz2016

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium SU2700

1 / 1

1,268

+0.1%

Celeron 857

Pentium T3400

Pentium Dual-Core E2200

1,267

0.0%

Celeron 857

Pentium T3400

Pentium Dual-Core E2200

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 SU2700 is positioned at rank 1022 and the Celeron N3060 is on rank 173, so the Celeron N3060 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 SU2700

#1010

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2314%

#1011

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2280%

#1012

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2093%

#1013

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2084%

#1014

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2065%

#1016

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1994%

#1017

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1912%

#1018

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1909%

#1019

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1857%

#1022

Pentium SU2700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

100%

#1023

A4-1250

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

99%

#1025

Core i5-4200M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

98%

#1026

Celeron 1000M

MSRP: $86|Avg: N/A

98%

#1028

Celeron B840

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

98%

#1029

Celeron M 743

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

98%

#1030

Core i7-3612QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

97%

#1031

Pentium 967

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

97%

#1033

Core i5-4400E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $50

96%

#1034

Pentium Dual Core T4400

MSRP: $107|Avg: $5

95%

#1037

Core i7-8665UE

MSRP: $409|Avg: $409

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron N3060

#49

Core i9-12900HX

MSRP: $606|Avg: N/A

98%

#161

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

347%

#162

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

342%

#163

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

314%

#164

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

313%

#165

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

310%

#167

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

299%

#168

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

287%

#169

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

286%

#170

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

279%

#173

Celeron N3060

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

100%

#176

Core 2 Duo T9300

MSRP: $316|Avg: $20

99%

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 Celeron N3060 (2016) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium SU2700	Celeron N3060
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($10)	⚠️ Higher cost ($107)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Braswell (2015−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium SU2700 (2009) relies on 45 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium SU2700	Celeron N3060
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+971%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($10)	⚠️ Higher cost ($107)

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 SU2700 Benchmark Check

Celeron N3060 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium SU2700 and Celeron N3060

Pentium SU2700

The Pentium SU2700 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. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 1.3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: BGA956. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,268 points. Launch price was $69.

Celeron N3060

The Celeron N3060 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 January 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Braswell (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.48 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,267 points. Launch price was $107.

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Processing Power

The Pentium SU2700 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Celeron N3060 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Celeron N3060 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.3 GHz on the Pentium SU2700 versus 2.48 GHz on the Celeron N3060 — a 62.4% clock advantage for the Celeron N3060 (base: 1.3 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Pentium SU2700 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron N3060 uses Braswell (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium SU2700 scores 1,268 against the Celeron N3060's 1,267 — a 0.1% lead for the Pentium SU2700. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Pentium SU2700	Celeron N3060
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	2 / 2+100%
Boost Clock	1.3 GHz	2.48 GHz+91%
Base Clock	1.3 GHz	1.6 GHz+23%
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB
Process	45 nm	14 nm-69%
Architecture	Penryn (2008−2011)	Braswell (2015−2016)
PassMark	1,268	1,267

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium SU2700 uses the BGA956 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron N3060 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium SU2700	Celeron N3060
Socket	BGA956	FCBGA1170
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 3.0+173%
Max RAM Speed	—	1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	8
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	4

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium SU2700) / true (Celeron N3060). The Celeron N3060 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 400), while the Pentium SU2700 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Celeron N3060 rivals AMD E2-9010.