Celeron 3965U vs Core 2 Duo T5750

Celeron 3965U

2 Cores2 Thrd15 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2017

Core 2 Duo T5750

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 2 GHz2008

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron 3965U

2 / 2

1,753

+0.9%

Celeron P4600

Celeron Dual-Core T3100

1,738

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 3965U is positioned at rank 265 and the Core 2 Duo T5750 is on rank 28, so the Core 2 Duo T5750 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 3965U

#73

Core i9-13950HX

MSRP: $590|Avg: $199

99%

#253

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

418%

#254

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

412%

#255

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

378%

#256

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

377%

#257

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

373%

#259

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

361%

#260

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

346%

#261

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

345%

#262

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

336%

#265

Celeron 3965U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#277

Core 2 Extreme X9100

MSRP: $851|Avg: N/A

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo T5750

#16

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

169%

#17

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

166%

#18

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

153%

#19

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

152%

#20

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

151%

#22

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

145%

#23

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

139%

#24

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

139%

#25

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

136%

#28

Core 2 Duo T5750

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $8

100%

#29

Core 2 Duo T7200

MSRP: $286|Avg: $6

99%

#30

Core i5-3230M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $13

98%

#31

Atom D525

MSRP: $63|Avg: N/A

98%

#32

Atom x7835RE

MSRP: $127|Avg: N/A

98%

#33

Core 2 Duo P8400

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

96%

#38

Core 2 Duo T8100

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

89%

#39

Atom 330

MSRP: $43|Avg: $30

88%

#43

Core 2 Duo SU7300

MSRP: $289|Avg: N/A

86%

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 3965U (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron 3965U	Core 2 Duo T5750
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($8)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake-U (2017) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Duo T5750 (2008) relies on 65 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron 3965U	Core 2 Duo T5750
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($8)

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 3965U Benchmark Check

Core 2 Duo T5750 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron 3965U and Core 2 Duo T5750

Celeron 3965U

The Celeron 3965U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake-U (2017) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,753 points. Launch price was $107.

Core 2 Duo T5750

The Core 2 Duo T5750 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. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,738 points. Launch price was $249.

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Processing Power

Both the Celeron 3965U and Core 2 Duo T5750 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Celeron 3965U versus 2 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T5750 — a 9.5% clock advantage for the Celeron 3965U (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Celeron 3965U uses the Kaby Lake-U (2017) architecture (14 nm), while the Core 2 Duo T5750 uses Merom (2006−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 3965U scores 1,753 against the Core 2 Duo T5750's 1,738 — a 0.9% lead for the Celeron 3965U. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 600 vs 360, a 50% lead for the Celeron 3965U that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,200 vs 680 (55.3% advantage for the Celeron 3965U). L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 3965U vs 2 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo T5750.

Feature	Celeron 3965U	Core 2 Duo T5750
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.2 GHz+10%	2 GHz
Base Clock	2.2 GHz+10%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	2 MB (total)	2 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	2 MB+700%
Process	14 nm-78%	65 nm
Architecture	Kaby Lake-U (2017)	Merom (2006−2008)
PassMark	1,753	1,738
Geekbench 6 Single	600+67%	360
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,200+76%	680

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron 3965U uses the BGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core 2 Duo T5750 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2133 on the Celeron 3965U versus DDR2-667 on the Core 2 Duo T5750 — the Celeron 3965U supports 66.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron 3965U supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 10 (Celeron 3965U) vs 0 (Core 2 Duo T5750) — the Celeron 3965U offers 10 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Celeron 3965U) and GM965,PM965 (Core 2 Duo T5750).

Feature	Celeron 3965U	Core 2 Duo T5750
Socket	BGA1356	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+173%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2133+100%	DDR2-667
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB+700%	4 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	10	0

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron 3965U) vs None (Core 2 Duo T5750). The Celeron 3965U includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 610), while the Core 2 Duo T5750 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 3965U targets Budget Laptop, Core 2 Duo T5750 targets Legacy Laptop. Direct competitor: Celeron 3965U rivals Pentium Gold 4415U.