Celeron 3215U vs Core 2 Duo T9600

CPU

GPU

Celeron 3215U

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.7 GHz2015

Core 2 Duo T9600

2 Cores2 Thrd6 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2008

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron 3215U

2 / 2

1,091

+0.4%

1,087

0.0%

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 3215U is positioned at rank 241 and the Core 2 Duo T9600 is on rank 841, so the Celeron 3215U 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 3215U

#64

Ryzen AI Max PRO 390

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99%

#229

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

403%

#230

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

397%

#231

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

365%

#232

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

363%

#233

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

360%

#235

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

348%

#236

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

333%

#237

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

333%

#238

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

324%

#241

Celeron 3215U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo T9600

#829

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1350%

#830

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1330%

#831

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1221%

#832

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1215%

#833

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1204%

#835

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1163%

#836

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1115%

#837

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1113%

#838

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1083%

#841

Core 2 Duo T9600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#852

Pentium P6300

MSRP: $80|Avg: $10

97%

#854

E-350

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

97%

#856

Ryzen Embedded R1305G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

96%

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 3215U (2015) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron 3215U	Core 2 Duo T9600
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Duo T9600 (2008) relies on 45 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron 3215U	Core 2 Duo T9600
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 3215U Benchmark Check

Core 2 Duo T9600 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron 3215U and Core 2 Duo T9600

Celeron 3215U

The Celeron 3215U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 June 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 1.7 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,091 points. Launch price was $107.

Core 2 Duo T9600

The Core 2 Duo T9600 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 July 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,087 points. Launch price was $316.

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Processing Power

Both the Celeron 3215U and Core 2 Duo T9600 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.7 GHz on the Celeron 3215U versus 2.8 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T9600 — a 48.9% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo T9600 (base: 1.7 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Celeron 3215U uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core 2 Duo T9600 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 3215U scores 1,091 against the Core 2 Duo T9600's 1,087 — a 0.4% lead for the Celeron 3215U. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron 3215U vs 6 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo T9600.

Feature	Celeron 3215U	Core 2 Duo T9600
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.7 GHz	2.8 GHz+65%
Base Clock	1.7 GHz	2.8 GHz+65%
L3 Cache	2 MB	6 MB L2 Cache+200%
L2 Cache	512 kB	6 MB+1100%
Process	14 nm-69%	45 nm
Architecture	Broadwell (2015−2019)	Penryn (2008−2011)
PassMark	1,091	1,087
Geekbench 6 Single	339	—

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron 3215U uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core 2 Duo T9600 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Celeron 3215U	Core 2 Duo T9600
Socket	FCBGA1168	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+173%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L-1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	12	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Celeron 3215U) / not specified (Core 2 Duo T9600). The Celeron 3215U includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Broadwell)), while the Core 2 Duo T9600 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 3215U targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 3215U rivals Pentium 3825U.