Celeron 1005M vs Core 2 Extreme X6800

Celeron 1005M

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.9 GHz2013

Core 2 Extreme X6800

2 Cores2 Thrd75 WWMax: 0.93 GHz2006

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron 1005M

2 / 2

1,116

0.0%

Pentium D 830

Pentium T2370

Pentium T3400

Pentium Dual-Core E2200

1,118

+0.2%

Celeron U3600

Pentium T2370

Pentium T3400

Pentium Dual-Core E2200

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 Celeron 1005M is positioned at rank 1018 and the Core 2 Extreme X6800 is on rank 1042, so the Celeron 1005M 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 Celeron 1005M

#1006

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2260%

#1007

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2227%

#1008

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2045%

#1009

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2035%

#1010

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2017%

#1012

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1948%

#1013

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1867%

#1014

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1864%

#1015

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1814%

#1018

Celeron 1005M

MSRP: $86|Avg: N/A

100%

#1019

Athlon 64 X2 TK-42

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

100%

#1020

Athlon Neo MV-40

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

98%

#1021

Core i7-4860EQ

MSRP: $434|Avg: $80

98%

#1022

Pentium SU2700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

98%

#1023

A4-1250

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

97%

#1025

Core i5-4200M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

96%

#1026

Celeron 1000M

MSRP: $86|Avg: N/A

96%

#1028

Celeron B840

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

95%

#1029

Celeron M 743

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

95%

#1030

Core i7-3612QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

95%

#1031

Pentium 967

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

94%

#1032

Core i5-4400E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $50

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Extreme X6800

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

41841%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

39536%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

28706%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

8648%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

6850%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

5992%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

3432%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

3387%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

3084%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

3084%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

3050%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

2967%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

2926%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

2914%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

2888%

#1042

Core 2 Extreme X6800

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1043

Phenom X3 8750

MSRP: $195|Avg: $20

99%

#1044

Pentium G4400TE

MSRP: $300|Avg: $250

98%

#1045

Celeron 2.60

MSRP: $53|Avg: $10

97%

#1046

Core i7-990X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $225

96%

#1047

Phenom X4 9750B

MSRP: $215|Avg: $34

95%

#1048

Core 2 Duo E8200

MSRP: $163|Avg: $20

94%

#1049

Core 2 Quad Q9450

MSRP: $316|Avg: $15

94%

#1050

Core 2 Duo E8600

MSRP: $200|Avg: $95

92%

#1051

Core 2 Duo E6320

MSRP: $163|Avg: $5

92%

#1052

Core i7-980X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $150

92%

#1053

Athlon 64 X2 3600+

MSRP: $150|Avg: $10

91%

#1054

Core 2 Duo E6420

MSRP: $183|Avg: $10

91%

#1055

Pentium D 940

MSRP: $132|Avg: $15

89%

#1056

Phenom X4 9600B

MSRP: $278|Avg: $20

89%

#1057

Phenom II X3 B77

MSRP: $281|Avg: $35

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Celeron 1005M (2013) utilizes 22 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron 1005M	Core 2 Extreme X6800
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($86)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Conroe XE (2006) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Extreme X6800 (2006) relies on 65 nm technology and DDR1, DDR2, DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron 1005M	Core 2 Extreme X6800
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($86)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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.

Celeron 1005M Benchmark Check

Core 2 Extreme X6800 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron 1005M and Core 2 Extreme X6800

Celeron 1005M

The Celeron 1005M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 July 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,116 points. Launch price was $86.

Core 2 Extreme X6800

The Core 2 Extreme X6800 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 July 2006 (19 years ago). It is based on the Conroe XE (2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.933 GHz, with boost up to 0.93 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 75 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,118 points. Launch price was $999.

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Processing Power

Both the Celeron 1005M and Core 2 Extreme X6800 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.9 GHz on the Celeron 1005M versus 0.93 GHz on the Core 2 Extreme X6800 — a 68.6% clock advantage for the Celeron 1005M (base: 1.9 GHz vs 2.933 GHz). The Celeron 1005M uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Core 2 Extreme X6800 uses Conroe XE (2006) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 1005M scores 1,116 against the Core 2 Extreme X6800's 1,118 — a 0.2% lead for the Core 2 Extreme X6800. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron 1005M vs 0 kB on the Core 2 Extreme X6800.

Feature	Celeron 1005M	Core 2 Extreme X6800
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.9 GHz+104%	0.93 GHz
Base Clock	1.9 GHz	2.933 GHz+54%
L3 Cache	2 MB	0 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB	4 MB (total)+700%
Process	22 nm-66%	65 nm
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	Conroe XE (2006)
PassMark	1,116	1,118
Cinebench R23 Multi	656	—
Geekbench 6 Single	350	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	607	—

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron 1005M uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core 2 Extreme X6800 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Celeron 1005M	Core 2 Extreme X6800
Socket	PGA988	LGA775
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+173%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Celeron 1005M) / not specified (Core 2 Extreme X6800). The Celeron 1005M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge)), while the Core 2 Extreme X6800 requires a dedicated GPU.