Pentium U5600 vs Celeron E1600

Pentium U5600

2 Cores2 Thrd18 WWMax: 1.33 GHz2011

Celeron E1600

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2009

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium U5600

2 / 2

835

+2.5%

815

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 U5600 is positioned at rank 1122 and the Celeron E1600 is on rank 896, so the Celeron E1600 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 U5600

#1110

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3514%

#1111

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3462%

#1112

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3178%

#1113

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3164%

#1114

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3135%

#1116

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3028%

#1117

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2903%

#1118

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2898%

#1119

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2820%

#1122

Pentium U5600

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

100%

#1124

Core m5-6Y57

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

100%

#1125

Core i7-610E

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

99%

#1126

Core i5-5350U

MSRP: $315|Avg: N/A

98%

#1127

Pentium Dual Core T4300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $99

98%

#1128

Core i7-3520M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

98%

#1129

Core i3-4100E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $30

98%

#1130

Core i3-2310E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $20

98%

#1131

Core i5-2510E

MSRP: $230|Avg: $30

98%

#1132

Core m5-6Y54

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

98%

#1134

Core i3-2330E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $10

97%

#1135

Core i5-4288U

MSRP: $342|Avg: N/A

93%

#1136

Core m3-6Y30

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

93%

#1137

Core i3-2340UE

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron E1600

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

20268%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

19151%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

13905%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

4189%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

3318%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2903%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1663%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1641%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1494%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1494%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1477%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1437%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1417%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1412%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1399%

#299

Core i9-7980XE

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $300

96%

#896

Celeron E1600

MSRP: $53|Avg: $10

100%

#897

Athlon II X2 270u

MSRP: $68|Avg: $10

100%

#898

Core i5-4570TE

MSRP: $202|Avg: $40

99%

#899

Core i3-2130

MSRP: $138|Avg: $138

97%

#902

Core i3-6100E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $50

96%

#903

Core i3-4330TE

MSRP: $138|Avg: $15

95%

#904

Pentium E5700

MSRP: $75|Avg: $15

95%

#906

Athlon II X3 420e

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

95%

#908

Celeron E1500

MSRP: $53|Avg: $5

94%

#909

Pentium G6950

MSRP: $87|Avg: $25

94%

#910

Pentium J4205

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

93%

#911

Core i3-2120

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Celeron E1600 leads in gaming performance. However, the Pentium U5600 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 2.4% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Pentium U5600	Celeron E1600
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)	✅ More affordable ($10)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Allendale (2006−2009) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Celeron E1600 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 80% cheaper ($10 vs $50) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Pentium U5600	Celeron E1600
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+388%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)	✅ 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 U5600 Benchmark Check

Celeron E1600 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium U5600 and Celeron E1600

Pentium U5600

The Pentium U5600 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.33 GHz, with boost up to 1.33 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1288. Thermal design power (TDP): 18 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 835 points. Launch price was $69.

Celeron E1600

The Celeron E1600 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Allendale (2006−2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (total). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 815 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Pentium U5600 and Celeron E1600 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.33 GHz on the Pentium U5600 versus 2.4 GHz on the Celeron E1600 — a 57.4% clock advantage for the Celeron E1600 (base: 1.33 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Pentium U5600 uses the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron E1600 uses Allendale (2006−2009) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium U5600 scores 835 against the Celeron E1600's 815 — a 2.4% lead for the Pentium U5600. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Pentium U5600 vs 0 kB on the Celeron E1600.

Feature	Pentium U5600	Celeron E1600
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.33 GHz	2.4 GHz+80%
Base Clock	1.33 GHz	2.4 GHz+80%
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	0 kB
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512 kB (total)+100%
Process	32 nm-51%	65 nm
Architecture	Arrandale (2010−2011)	Allendale (2006−2009)
PassMark	835+2%	815
Geekbench 6 Single	—	310
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	560

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium U5600 uses the BGA1288 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron E1600 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium U5600	Celeron E1600
Socket	BGA1288	LGA775
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0+82%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR2-800
Max RAM Capacity	—	8 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	0

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium U5600) / No (Celeron E1600). Primary use case: Celeron E1600 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron E1600 rivals Pentium E2220.

Feature	Pentium U5600	Celeron E1600
Integrated GPU	—	No
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	No
Target Use	—	Budget

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Value Analysis

The Pentium U5600 launched at $100 MSRP, while the Celeron E1600 debuted at $53. At current prices ($50 vs $10), the Celeron E1600 is $40 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium U5600 delivers 16.7 pts/$ vs 81.5 pts/$ for the Celeron E1600 — making the Celeron E1600 the 132% better value option.