CPU
GPU
Celeron 2957U
Core 2 Duo T5870
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 Celeron 2957U is positioned at rank 53 and the Core 2 Duo T5870 is on rank 538, so the Celeron 2957U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 2957U
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo T5870
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron 2957U | Core 2 Duo T5870 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron 2957U | Core 2 Duo T5870 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Celeron 2957U and Core 2 Duo T5870
Celeron 2957U
The Celeron 2957U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.4 GHz, with boost up to 1.4 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,077 points. Launch price was $107.
Core 2 Duo T5870
The Core 2 Duo T5870 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Merom (2006−2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,089 points. Launch price was $249.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron 2957U and Core 2 Duo T5870 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.4 GHz on the Celeron 2957U versus 2 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T5870 — a 35.3% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo T5870 (base: 1.4 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Celeron 2957U uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Core 2 Duo T5870 uses Merom (2006−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 2957U scores 2,077 against the Core 2 Duo T5870's 2,089 — a 0.6% lead for the Core 2 Duo T5870. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 284 vs 203, a 33.3% lead for the Celeron 2957U that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron 2957U vs 2 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo T5870.
| Feature | Celeron 2957U | Core 2 Duo T5870 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.4 GHz | 2 GHz+43% |
| Base Clock | 1.4 GHz | 2 GHz+43% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 2 MB+300% |
| Process | 22 nm-66% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Merom (2006−2008) |
| PassMark | 2,077 | 2,089 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 284+40% | 203 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 314 |
Memory & Platform
Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3L-1600 on the Celeron 2957U versus DDR2-800 on the Core 2 Duo T5870 — the Celeron 2957U supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron 2957U supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 10 (Celeron 2957U) vs 0 (Core 2 Duo T5870) — the Celeron 2957U offers 10 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Wildcat Point-LP (Celeron 2957U) and GM965,GM45,PM45 (Core 2 Duo T5870).
| Feature | Celeron 2957U | Core 2 Duo T5870 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1168 | — |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+173% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1600+50% | DDR2-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB+300% | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 10 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support VT-x virtualization. The Celeron 2957U includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Haswell)), while the Core 2 Duo T5870 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 2957U targets Budget, Core 2 Duo T5870 targets Legacy Mobile. Direct competitor: Celeron 2957U rivals Pentium 2117U.
| Feature | Celeron 2957U | Core 2 Duo T5870 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Haswell) | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | VT-x |
| Target Use | Budget | Legacy Mobile |
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