Z-60 vs Celeron Dual-Core SU2300
Z-60
Celeron Dual-Core SU2300
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 Z-60 is positioned at rank 787 and the Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 is on rank 1098, so the Z-60 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Z-60
Performance Per Dollar Celeron Dual-Core SU2300
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Z-60 | Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Hondo (2012) / 40 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Z-60 | Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
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 Z-60 and Celeron Dual-Core SU2300
Z-60
The Z-60 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 9 October 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Hondo (2012) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 40 nm process technology. Socket: FT1. Thermal design power (TDP): 5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3 Single-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 1,249 points. Launch price was $69.
Celeron Dual-Core SU2300
The Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: BGA956. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,250 points. Launch price was $134.
Processing Power
Both the Z-60 and Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1 GHz on the Z-60 versus 1.2 GHz on the Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Celeron Dual-Core SU2300. The Z-60 uses the Hondo (2012) architecture (40 nm), while the Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Z-60 scores 1,249 against the Celeron Dual-Core SU2300's 1,250 — a 0.1% lead for the Celeron Dual-Core SU2300.
| Feature | Z-60 | Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1 GHz | 1.2 GHz+20% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| Process | 40 nm-11% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Hondo (2012) | Penryn (2008−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,249 | 1,250 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 658 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 150 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 280 |
Memory & Platform
The Z-60 uses the FT1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 uses BGA956 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1066 memory speed. Memory channels: 1 (Z-60) vs 2 (Celeron Dual-Core SU2300).
| Feature | Z-60 | Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT1 | BGA956 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | DDR3-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 6 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Z-60) vs VT-x (Celeron Dual-Core SU2300). The Z-60 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6250), while the Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Z-60 targets Tablet, Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 targets Legacy Mobile. Direct competitor: Z-60 rivals Core i3-2310M; Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 rivals Pentium SU4100.
| Feature | Z-60 | Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 6250 | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x |
| Target Use | Tablet | Legacy Mobile |
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