Celeron 540 vs Core Solo T1350

Celeron 540

30 WW2007

Core Solo T1350

1 Cores1 Thrd2 WWMax: 1.86 GHz2006

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron 540

408

+0.7%

405

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 540 is positioned at rank 1212 and the Core Solo T1350 is on rank 1238, so the Celeron 540 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 540

#1200

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

6190%

#1201

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

6099%

#1202

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

5599%

#1203

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

5574%

#1204

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

5523%

#1206

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

5333%

#1207

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

5114%

#1208

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

5105%

#1209

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

4968%

#1212

Celeron 540

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

100%

#1213

Celeron U3600

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

98%

#1216

Core 2 Quad Q9000

MSRP: $348|Avg: $15

97%

#1217

Core i5-2537M

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

97%

#1218

Core i7-720QM

MSRP: $364|Avg: N/A

96%

#1219

Pentium U5400

MSRP: $289|Avg: $214

94%

#1220

Pentium T2330

MSRP: $150|Avg: $7

93%

#1221

Z-01

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

91%

#1222

Pentium T2310

MSRP: $150|Avg: $14

88%

#1223

Celeron SU2300

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

86%

#1224

Core i5-560UM

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

86%

#1225

Core i7-660UM

MSRP: $317|Avg: N/A

85%

#1226

C-30

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

85%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core Solo T1350

#1226

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

14453%

#1227

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

14241%

#1228

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

13074%

#1229

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

13015%

#1230

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

12896%

#1232

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

12453%

#1233

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

11941%

#1234

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

11921%

#1235

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

11601%

#1238

Core Solo T1350

MSRP: $200|Avg: $70

100%

#1240

Core Solo T1300

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

91%

#1241

Core Solo T1200

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core Solo T1350 leads in gaming performance. However, the Celeron 540 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.7% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Celeron 540	Core Solo T1350
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($5)	⚠️ Higher cost ($70)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Yonah (2005−2006) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Celeron 540 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 93% cheaper ($5 vs $70) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Celeron 540	Core Solo T1350
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1310%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($5)	⚠️ Higher cost ($70)

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 540 Benchmark Check

Core Solo T1350 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron 540 and Core Solo T1350

Celeron 540

The Celeron 540 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 1.86 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 30 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 408 points. Launch price was $69.

Core Solo T1350

The Core Solo T1350 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Yonah (2005−2006) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 1.86 GHz, with boost up to 1.86 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 31 Watt. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 405 points. Launch price was $249.

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Processing Power

The Core Solo T1350 is built on the Yonah (2005−2006) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron 540 scores 408 against the Core Solo T1350's 405 — a 0.7% lead for the Celeron 540. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache on the Celeron 540 vs 0 kB on the Core Solo T1350.

Feature	Celeron 540	Core Solo T1350
Cores / Threads	—	1 / 1
Boost Clock	—	1.86 GHz
Base Clock	1.86 GHz	1.86 GHz
L3 Cache	1 MB L2 Cache	0 kB
L2 Cache	—	2 MB
Process	65 nm	65 nm
Architecture	—	Yonah (2005−2006)
PassMark	408	405

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the PGA478 socket with PCIe 1.1.

Feature	Celeron 540	Core Solo T1350
Socket	PGA478	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-667	—
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	0	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: No (Celeron 540) / not specified (Core Solo T1350). Primary use case: Celeron 540 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 540 rivals Pentium T2310.

Feature	Celeron 540	Core Solo T1350
Integrated GPU	No	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	No	—
Target Use	Budget	—

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Value Analysis

The Celeron 540 launched at $86 MSRP, while the Core Solo T1350 debuted at $200. At current prices ($5 vs $70), the Celeron 540 is $65 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron 540 delivers 81.6 pts/$ vs 5.8 pts/$ for the Core Solo T1350 — making the Celeron 540 the 173.5% better value option.