Celeron 847 vs Core 2 Duo U7600

Celeron 847

2 Cores2 Thrd17 WWMax: 1.1 GHz2011

Core 2 Duo U7600

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 1.2 GHz2006

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron 847

2 / 2

1,270

+0.6%

Celeron 857

Pentium T3400

Pentium Dual-Core E2200

1,263

0.0%

Celeron 857

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 847 is positioned at rank 1093 and the Core 2 Duo U7600 is on rank 1206, so the Celeron 847 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 847

#1081

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3095%

#1082

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3050%

#1083

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2800%

#1084

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2787%

#1085

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2761%

#1087

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2667%

#1088

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2557%

#1089

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2553%

#1090

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2484%

#1093

Celeron 847

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

100%

#1094

Core i7-2630QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

99%

#1096

Core i7-2635QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

99%

#1097

Celeron 877

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

99%

#1098

Celeron Dual-Core SU2300

MSRP: $134|Avg: $50

98%

#1099

Core i5-3337U

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

98%

#1100

Core i5-2450M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

97%

#1101

Core i5-7Y54

MSRP: $281|Avg: $100

97%

#1102

Core i5-7Y57

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

97%

#1104

Pentium 997

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

96%

#1105

Pentium A1018

MSRP: $132|Avg: $15

95%

#1106

Core i5-2430M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

95%

#1108

Pentium Dual Core T4500

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo U7600

#1194

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

5810%

#1195

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

5725%

#1196

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

5255%

#1197

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

5232%

#1198

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

5184%

#1200

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

5006%

#1201

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

4800%

#1202

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

4792%

#1203

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

4663%

#1206

Core 2 Duo U7600

MSRP: $250|Avg: $5

100%

#1207

Pentium M 735

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

98%

#1208

Core i7-620LM

MSRP: $300|Avg: N/A

97%

#1209

Core i7-740QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

96%

#1211

Core 2 Solo SU3300

MSRP: $262|Avg: $50

94%

#1212

Celeron 540

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

94%

#1213

Celeron U3600

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

92%

#1216

Core 2 Quad Q9000

MSRP: $348|Avg: $15

91%

#1217

Core i5-2537M

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

91%

#1218

Core i7-720QM

MSRP: $364|Avg: N/A

90%

#1219

Pentium U5400

MSRP: $289|Avg: $214

88%

#1220

Pentium T2330

MSRP: $150|Avg: $7

88%

#1221

Z-01

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

85%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core 2 Duo U7600 leads in gaming performance. However, the Celeron 847 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.6% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Celeron 847	Core 2 Duo U7600
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)	✅ More affordable ($5)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Merom-2048 (2006−2008) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Core 2 Duo U7600 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 67% cheaper ($5 vs $15) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Celeron 847	Core 2 Duo U7600
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+198%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)	✅ More affordable ($5)

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 847 Benchmark Check

Core 2 Duo U7600 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron 847 and Core 2 Duo U7600

Celeron 847

The Celeron 847 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 June 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 1.1 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,270 points. Launch price was $134.

Core 2 Duo U7600

The Core 2 Duo U7600 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Merom-2048 (2006−2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 1.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: BGA479. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,263 points. Launch price was $249.

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Processing Power

Both the Celeron 847 and Core 2 Duo U7600 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.1 GHz on the Celeron 847 versus 1.2 GHz on the Core 2 Duo U7600 — a 8.7% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo U7600 (base: 1.1 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The Celeron 847 uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Core 2 Duo U7600 uses Merom-2048 (2006−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 847 scores 1,270 against the Core 2 Duo U7600's 1,263 — a 0.6% lead for the Celeron 847. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 847 vs 0 kB on the Core 2 Duo U7600.

Feature	Celeron 847	Core 2 Duo U7600
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.1 GHz	1.2 GHz+9%
Base Clock	1.1 GHz	1.2 GHz+9%
L3 Cache	2 MB (total)	0 kB
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	2 MB+700%
Process	32 nm-51%	65 nm
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Merom-2048 (2006−2008)
PassMark	1,270	1,263
Geekbench 6 Single	196	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	354	—

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron 847 uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core 2 Duo U7600 uses BGA479 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Celeron 847	Core 2 Duo U7600
Socket	BGA1023	BGA479
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0+82%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333	—
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron 847) / not specified (Core 2 Duo U7600). The Celeron 847 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Core 2 Duo U7600 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 847 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 847 rivals Pentium 967.

Feature	Celeron 847	Core 2 Duo U7600
Integrated GPU	Yes	—
IGPU Model	HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	VT-x	—
Target Use	Budget	—

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Value Analysis

The Celeron 847 launched at $134 MSRP, while the Core 2 Duo U7600 debuted at $250. At current prices ($15 vs $5), the Core 2 Duo U7600 is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron 847 delivers 84.7 pts/$ vs 252.6 pts/$ for the Core 2 Duo U7600 — making the Core 2 Duo U7600 the 99.6% better value option.