Pentium U5600 vs Celeron T3000

Pentium U5600

2 Cores2 Thrd18 WWMax: 1.33 GHz2011

Celeron T3000

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WW2009

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium U5600

2 / 2

835

0.0%

905

+8.4%

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 T3000 is on rank 1188, so the Pentium U5600 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 T3000

#1176

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

4866%

#1177

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4794%

#1178

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

4401%

#1179

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

4381%

#1180

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

4341%

#1182

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

4192%

#1183

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

4020%

#1184

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

4013%

#1185

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3905%

#1188

Celeron T3000

MSRP: $150|Avg: $54

100%

#1189

Core m7-6Y75

MSRP: $393|Avg: $393

100%

#1190

Core M-5Y10

MSRP: $281|Avg: $20

97%

#1193

Celeron 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

94%

#1194

Pentium T3400

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

93%

#1195

Core 2 Solo SU3500

MSRP: $262|Avg: $15

93%

#1196

Core 2 Duo E8335

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

91%

#1199

Celeron 560

MSRP: $89|Avg: $5

89%

#1200

Core i3-2312M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

88%

#1201

Celeron 857

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

87%

#1202

Celeron 925

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

87%

#1203

Core 2 Duo E8135

MSRP: $200|Avg: $15

85%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Pentium U5600 leads in gaming performance. However, the Celeron T3000 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 8% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Pentium U5600	Celeron T3000
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($50)	⚠️ Higher cost ($54)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Celeron T3000 stands out as the superior choice. It delivers superior performance at a comparable price point.

Insight	Pentium U5600	Celeron T3000
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+0%)
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($50)	⚠️ Higher cost ($54)

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 T3000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium U5600 and Celeron T3000

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 T3000

The Celeron T3000 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 905 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Pentium U5600 and Celeron T3000 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. The Pentium U5600 is built on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium U5600 scores 835 against the Celeron T3000's 905 — a 8% lead for the Celeron T3000. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Pentium U5600 vs 1 MB L2 Cache on the Celeron T3000.

Feature	Pentium U5600	Celeron T3000
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.33 GHz	—
Base Clock	1.33 GHz	1.8 GHz+35%
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)+200%	1 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	—
Process	32 nm-29%	45 nm
Architecture	Arrandale (2010−2011)	—
PassMark	835	905+8%

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium U5600 uses the BGA1288 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron T3000 uses PGA478 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium U5600	Celeron T3000
Socket	BGA1288	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0

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Value Analysis

The Pentium U5600 launched at $100 MSRP, while the Celeron T3000 debuted at $150. At current prices ($50 vs $54), the Pentium U5600 is $4 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium U5600 delivers 16.7 pts/$ vs 16.8 pts/$ for the Celeron T3000 — making the Celeron T3000 the 0.4% better value option.