Celeron B710 vs Core 2 Duo SL9600

CPU

GPU

Celeron B710

1 Cores1 Thrd35 WWMax: 1.6 GHz2011

Core 2 Duo SL9600

2 Cores2 Thrd6 WWMax: 2.13 GHz2009

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron B710

1 / 1

2,051

0.0%

2,054

+0.1%

Core 2 Duo E7600

Core i3-2370M

Pentium Dual Core T2370

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 B710 is positioned at rank 811 and the Core 2 Duo SL9600 is on rank 1177, so the Celeron B710 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 B710

#799

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1230%

#800

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1212%

#801

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1113%

#802

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1108%

#803

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1098%

#805

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1060%

#806

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1016%

#807

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1015%

#808

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

987%

#811

Celeron B710

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

100%

#813

Athlon II Neo K345

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

100%

#818

Core i7-8709G

MSRP: $338|Avg: $150

98%

#819

Celeron M 560

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

98%

#824

Celeron Dual-Core T3000

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

94%

#825

Pentium P6100

MSRP: $100|Avg: $16.39

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo SL9600

#1165

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

4514%

#1166

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4448%

#1167

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

4083%

#1168

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

4065%

#1169

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

4027%

#1171

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3889%

#1172

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3729%

#1173

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3723%

#1174

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3623%

#1177

Core 2 Duo SL9600

MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A

100%

#1178

Athlon PRO 3045B

MSRP: $426|Avg: $180

100%

#1179

Core 2 Duo T5600

MSRP: $241|Avg: N/A

100%

#1180

Pentium N3510

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

99%

#1181

Core i7-7Y75

MSRP: $393|Avg: $285

99%

#1183

Core i7-4500U

MSRP: $398|Avg: N/A

96%

#1185

Athlon Neo X2 L325

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

95%

#1186

Core i3-2370M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

94%

#1187

Core i3-3217UE

MSRP: $225|Avg: $35

93%

#1188

Celeron T3000

MSRP: $150|Avg: $54

93%

#1189

Core m7-6Y75

MSRP: $393|Avg: $393

92%

#1190

Core M-5Y10

MSRP: $281|Avg: $20

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core 2 Duo SL9600 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Celeron B710 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Celeron B710	Core 2 Duo SL9600
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($10)	⚠️ Higher cost ($316)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Celeron B710 holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $10 (vs $316), it costs 97% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 3055% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core 2 Duo SL9600.

Insight	Celeron B710	Core 2 Duo SL9600
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+3055%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($10)	⚠️ Higher cost ($316)

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 B710 Benchmark Check

Core 2 Duo SL9600 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron B710 and Core 2 Duo SL9600

Celeron B710

The Celeron B710 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 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,051 points. Launch price was $70.

Core 2 Duo SL9600

The Core 2 Duo SL9600 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.13 GHz, with boost up to 2.13 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: BGA956. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,054 points. Launch price was $316.

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Processing Power

The Celeron B710 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Core 2 Duo SL9600 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Core 2 Duo SL9600 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Celeron B710 versus 2.13 GHz on the Core 2 Duo SL9600 — a 28.4% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo SL9600 (base: 1.6 GHz vs 2.13 GHz). The Celeron B710 uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Core 2 Duo SL9600 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron B710 scores 2,051 against the Core 2 Duo SL9600's 2,054 — a 0.1% lead for the Core 2 Duo SL9600. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (total) on the Celeron B710 vs 6 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo SL9600.

Feature	Celeron B710	Core 2 Duo SL9600
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	2 / 2+100%
Boost Clock	1.6 GHz	2.13 GHz+33%
Base Clock	1.6 GHz	2.13 GHz+33%
L3 Cache	1.5 MB (total)	6 MB L2 Cache+300%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	6 MB+2300%
Process	32 nm-29%	45 nm
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Penryn (2008−2011)
PassMark	2,051	2,054
Geekbench 6 Single	231	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	196	—

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron B710 uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core 2 Duo SL9600 uses BGA956 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. The Celeron B710 supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Celeron B710) vs 0 (Core 2 Duo SL9600) — the Celeron B710 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM65,HM67 (Celeron B710) and GS45,GM45,PM45 (Core 2 Duo SL9600).

Feature	Celeron B710	Core 2 Duo SL9600
Socket	PGA988	BGA956
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0+82%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333	DDR3-1066
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB+100%	8 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	0

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron B710) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core 2 Duo SL9600). The Celeron B710 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Core 2 Duo SL9600 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron B710 targets Laptop, Core 2 Duo SL9600 targets Mobile. Direct competitor: Celeron B710 rivals Pentium 967.