CPU
GPU
Phenom II X2 B57
Celeron N3060
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 Phenom II X2 B57 is positioned at rank 484 and the Celeron N3060 is on rank 173, so the Celeron N3060 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X2 B57
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N3060
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Phenom II X2 B57 | Celeron N3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($107) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Callisto (2009−2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Braswell (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Phenom II X2 B57 | Celeron N3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($107) |
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 Phenom II X2 B57 and Celeron N3060
Phenom II X2 B57
The Phenom II X2 B57 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Callisto (2009−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,260 points. Launch price was $149.
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.
Processing Power
Both the Phenom II X2 B57 and Celeron N3060 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Phenom II X2 B57 versus 2.48 GHz on the Celeron N3060 — a 25.4% clock advantage for the Phenom II X2 B57 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Phenom II X2 B57 uses the Callisto (2009−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron N3060 uses Braswell (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom II X2 B57 scores 1,260 against the Celeron N3060's 1,267 — a 0.6% lead for the Celeron N3060. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X2 B57 vs 0 kB on the Celeron N3060.
| Feature | Phenom II X2 B57 | Celeron N3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz+29% | 2.48 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+100% | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 1 MB+100% |
| Process | 45 nm | 14 nm-69% |
| Architecture | Callisto (2009−2010) | Braswell (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 1,260 | 1,267 |
Memory & Platform
The Phenom II X2 B57 uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron N3060 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Phenom II X2 B57 | Celeron N3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | FCBGA1170 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | 1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 8 |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 4 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Phenom II X2 B57) / true (Celeron N3060). The Celeron N3060 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 400), while the Phenom II X2 B57 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Celeron N3060 rivals AMD E2-9010.
| Feature | Phenom II X2 B57 | Celeron N3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics 400 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
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