Pentium SU4100 vs Celeron T1600

CPU

GPU

Pentium SU4100

2 Cores2 Thrd10 WWMax: 1.3 GHz2009

Celeron T1600

35 WW2008

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium SU4100

2 / 2

685

0.0%

715

+4.4%

Mobile Pentium 4 2.66

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 SU4100 is positioned at rank 1235 and the Celeron T1600 is on rank 1173, so the Celeron T1600 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 SU4100

#1223

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

12380%

#1224

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

12198%

#1225

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

11198%

#1226

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

11148%

#1227

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

11046%

#1229

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

10667%

#1230

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

10228%

#1231

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

10211%

#1232

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

9937%

#1235

Pentium SU4100

MSRP: $289|Avg: $15

100%

#1236

Core Solo T1400

MSRP: $200|Avg: $5

90%

#1237

Core i7-940XM

MSRP: $1096|Avg: N/A

87%

#1238

Core Solo T1350

MSRP: $200|Avg: $70

86%

#1240

Core Solo T1300

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

78%

#1241

Core Solo T1200

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

72%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron T1600

#1161

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

4392%

#1162

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4328%

#1163

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3973%

#1164

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3955%

#1165

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3919%

#1167

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3784%

#1168

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3629%

#1169

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3623%

#1170

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3525%

#1173

Celeron T1600

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

100%

#1174

Pro A12-8800B

MSRP: $400|Avg: $40

100%

#1176

Core i7-2637M

MSRP: $289|Avg: N/A

98%

#1177

Athlon PRO 3045B

MSRP: $426|Avg: $180

97%

#1178

Core 2 Duo SL9600

MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A

97%

#1179

Core 2 Duo T5600

MSRP: $241|Avg: N/A

97%

#1180

Pentium N3510

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

97%

#1181

Core i7-7Y75

MSRP: $393|Avg: $285

97%

#1183

Core i7-4500U

MSRP: $398|Avg: N/A

94%

#1185

Athlon Neo X2 L325

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

92%

#1186

Core i3-2370M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

91%

#1187

Core i3-3217UE

MSRP: $225|Avg: $35

91%

#1188

Celeron T3000

MSRP: $150|Avg: $54

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Pentium SU4100 leads in gaming performance. However, the Celeron T1600 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 4.3% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Pentium SU4100	Celeron T1600
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Celeron T1600 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 0% cheaper ($15 vs $15) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Pentium SU4100	Celeron T1600
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+4%)
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 SU4100 Benchmark Check

Celeron T1600 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

No prediction data available

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

No prediction data available

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium SU4100 and Celeron T1600

Pentium SU4100

The Pentium SU4100 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 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: 685 points. Launch price was $69.

Celeron T1600

The Celeron T1600 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 1.66 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 715 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Pentium SU4100 is built on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium SU4100 scores 685 against the Celeron T1600's 715 — a 4.3% lead for the Celeron T1600. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Pentium SU4100 vs 1 MB L2 Cache on the Celeron T1600.

Feature	Pentium SU4100	Celeron T1600
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	—
Boost Clock	1.3 GHz	—
Base Clock	1.3 GHz	1.66 GHz+28%
L3 Cache	0 kB	1 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache	2 MB	—
Process	45 nm-31%	65 nm
Architecture	Penryn (2008−2011)	—
PassMark	685	715+4%

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium SU4100 uses the BGA956 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron T1600 uses PGA478 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium SU4100	Celeron T1600
Socket	BGA956	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0+82%

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Value Analysis

The Pentium SU4100 launched at $289 MSRP, while the Celeron T1600 debuted at $107. At current prices ($15 vs $15), the Celeron T1600 is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium SU4100 delivers 45.7 pts/$ vs 47.7 pts/$ for the Celeron T1600 — making the Celeron T1600 the 4.3% better value option.