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Overview

The Celeron M 900 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 2,101 points. Launch price was $70.

Value Upgrade Path

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Performance Per Dollar Celeron M 900

#12

Core i9-14900HX

MSRP: $668|Avg: $149

143%

#13

Core 2 Duo T7200

MSRP: $286|Avg: $6

136%

#14

Core i7-11850HE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $75

136%

#15

Celeron Dual-Core T1400

MSRP: $80|Avg: $10

130%

#16

Pentium Dual Core T4400

MSRP: $107|Avg: $5

122%

#17

Athlon Neo MV-40

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

121%

#18

Core 2 Duo U7600

MSRP: $250|Avg: $5

120%

#19

Core 2 Duo P8400

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

119%

#20

Celeron M U3400

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

115%

#21

Pentium B940

MSRP: $134|Avg: $11

113%

#22

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

112%

#23

Pentium T4400

MSRP: $107|Avg: $5

112%

#24

Core 2 Duo T8100

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

110%

#25

Core 2 Duo T5750

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $8

103%

#26

Celeron T1700

MSRP: $80|Avg: $5

101%

#27

Celeron M 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

100%

#28

Core i9-13950HX

MSRP: $590|Avg: $199

98%

#29

Celeron B710

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

98%

#30

Celeron M 560

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

96%

#31

Core i5-3230M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $13

94%

#32

Athlon II P360

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

93%

#33

Athlon II P340

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $10

90%

#34

Core i3-2330E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $10

87%

#35

Celeron P4500

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

86%

#36

Atom x5-E8000

MSRP: $18|Avg: N/A

85%

#37

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

81%

#38

Athlon II M300

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

81%

#39

Pentium P6300

MSRP: $80|Avg: $10

80%

#40

Pentium 967

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

78%

#41

Celeron M 575

MSRP: $86|Avg: $12

76%

#42

Core i7-4900MQ

MSRP: $570|Avg: $40

73%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Celeron M 900 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Celeron M 900 specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The Celeron M 900 is a 1-core / 1-thread processor based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture, manufactured on a 45 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 2.2 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 2,101, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Legacy generation product.

Specification	Celeron M 900
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units	1C / 1T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost	2.2 GHz
ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture design	Penryn (2008−2011)
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient	45 nm
L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data	1 MB
Die SizePhysical silicon area of the processor	107 mm2
Transistor CountMore transistors = more capabilities	410 Million
Bus SpeedData bus frequency	800 MHz
Max TemperatureMaximum safe operating temperature (Tjmax)	105 °C
64-bit Support	Yes
Windows 11 Compatible	No
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score	2,101

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron M 900 fits into the PGA478 socket and supports PCIe 1.1.

Specification	Celeron M 900
TypeDesktop or Laptop processor	Laptop
SeriesProduct family	Intel Celeron M
SocketMotherboard socket required	PGA478
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth	PCIe 1.1

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Power & Cooling

The Celeron M 900 has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 1 MB — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

Specification	Celeron M 900
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload	1 MB
Max TemperatureMaximum safe junction temperature (Tjmax)	105 °C

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $10 (MSRP: $86), the Celeron M 900 delivers 210 PassMark points per dollar. Performance ranking position: #3682 out of all indexed processors.

Specification	Celeron M 900
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$86
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$10
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch	$70
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking	#3682
Release DateLaunch date	1 April 2009 (16 years ago)
Release Year	2009
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)	Intel

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

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General Information

7 specs

Type	Laptop
Series	Intel Celeron M
Designer	Intel
Launch Price	$70
Release Date	1 April 2009 (16 years ago)
Architecture Codename	Penryn (2008−2011)
Performance Ranking Position	3682

Technical Specifications

11 specs

Cores	1
Threads	1
Die Size	107 mm2
L2 Cache	1 MB
Bus Speed	800 MHz
Max Frequency	2.2 GHz
64-Bit Support	+
Transistor Count	410 Million
Process Technology	45 nm
Max Core Temperature	105 °C
Windows 11 Compatible	-