CPU
GPU
Celeron B710
Core 2 Duo T7300
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 T7300 is on rank 283, so the Core 2 Duo T7300 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron B710
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo T7300
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron B710 | Core 2 Duo T7300 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron B710 | Core 2 Duo T7300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Celeron B710 and Core 2 Duo T7300
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 T7300
The Core 2 Duo T7300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 9 May 2007 (18 years ago). 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: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,040 points. Launch price was $234.
Processing Power
The Celeron B710 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Core 2 Duo T7300 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Core 2 Duo T7300 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Celeron B710 versus 2 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T7300 — a 22.2% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo T7300 (base: 1.6 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Celeron B710 uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Core 2 Duo T7300 uses Merom (2006−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron B710 scores 2,051 against the Core 2 Duo T7300's 2,040 — a 0.5% lead for the Celeron B710. Multi-core Geekbench: 196 vs 3,499 (178.8% advantage for the Core 2 Duo T7300). L3 cache: 1.5 MB (total) on the Celeron B710 vs 0 kB on the Core 2 Duo T7300.
| Feature | Celeron B710 | Core 2 Duo T7300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 2 / 2+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2 GHz+25% |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2 GHz+25% |
| L3 Cache | 1.5 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 4 MB+1500% |
| Process | 32 nm-51% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Merom (2006−2008) |
| PassMark | 2,051 | 2,040 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 231 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 196 | 3,499+1685% |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron B710 uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core 2 Duo T7300 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the Celeron B710 versus DDR2-667 on the Core 2 Duo T7300 — the Celeron B710 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Chipset compatibility: HM65,HM67 (Celeron B710) and GM965,PM965 (Core 2 Duo T7300).
| Feature | Celeron B710 | Core 2 Duo T7300 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA988 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333+50% | DDR2-667 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support VT-x virtualization. The Celeron B710 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Core 2 Duo T7300 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron B710 targets Laptop, Core 2 Duo T7300 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron B710 rivals Pentium 967; Core 2 Duo T7300 rivals Athlon 64 X2 TK-42.
| Feature | Celeron B710 | Core 2 Duo T7300 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | VT-x |
| Target Use | Laptop | Budget |
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