AMD Phenom II X2 560 BE vs Intel Celeron G1101

Comparative analysis of AMD Phenom II X2 560 BE and Intel Celeron G1101 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core.

 

Differences

Reasons to consider the AMD Phenom II X2 560 BE

  • CPU is newer: launch date 8 month(s) later
  • Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
  • Around 45% higher clock speed: 3.3 GHz vs 2.27 GHz
  • 2x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
  • 2x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
  • 3x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
  • Around 50% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 1389 vs 929
  • Around 27% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 1375 vs 1086
Specifications (specs)
Launch date September 2010 vs January 2010
Unlocked Unlocked vs Locked
Maximum frequency 3.3 GHz vs 2.27 GHz
L1 cache 128 KB (per core) vs 64 KB (per core)
L2 cache 512 KB (per core) vs 256 KB (per core)
L3 cache 6144 KB (shared) vs 2048 KB (shared)
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark 1389 vs 929
PassMark - CPU mark 1375 vs 1086

Reasons to consider the Intel Celeron G1101

  • A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 32 nm vs 45 nm
  • Around 10% lower typical power consumption: 73 Watt vs 80 Watt
Manufacturing process technology 32 nm vs 45 nm
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 73 Watt vs 80 Watt

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: AMD Phenom II X2 560 BE
CPU 2: Intel Celeron G1101

PassMark - Single thread mark
CPU 1
CPU 2
1389
929
PassMark - CPU mark
CPU 1
CPU 2
1375
1086
Name AMD Phenom II X2 560 BE Intel Celeron G1101
PassMark - Single thread mark 1389 929
PassMark - CPU mark 1375 1086
Geekbench 4 - Single Core 426
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core 764

Compare specifications (specs)

AMD Phenom II X2 560 BE Intel Celeron G1101

Essentials

Architecture codename Callisto Clarkdale
Launch date September 2010 January 2010
Place in performance rating 2378 2379
Vertical segment Desktop Desktop
Launch price (MSRP) $85
Price now $14.09
Value for money (0-100) 34.84

Performance

64 bit support
Die size 258 mm 81 mm
L1 cache 128 KB (per core) 64 KB (per core)
L2 cache 512 KB (per core) 256 KB (per core)
L3 cache 6144 KB (shared) 2048 KB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology 45 nm 32 nm
Maximum frequency 3.3 GHz 2.27 GHz
Number of cores 2 2
Transistor count 758 million 382 million
Unlocked

Memory

Supported memory types DDR3 DDR3

Compatibility

Max number of CPUs in a configuration 1 1
Sockets supported AM3 1156
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 80 Watt 73 Watt