Celeron B730 vs Core 2 Duo T5200

CPU

GPU

Celeron B730

1 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 1.8 GHz2012

Core 2 Duo T5200

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 1.66 GHz2006

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron B730

1 / 2

715

+1.4%

Mobile Pentium 4 2.66

705

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 B730 is positioned at rank 1075 and the Core 2 Duo T5200 is on rank 263, so the Core 2 Duo T5200 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 B730

#1063

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2874%

#1064

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2832%

#1065

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2599%

#1066

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2588%

#1067

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2564%

#1069

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2476%

#1070

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2374%

#1071

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2370%

#1072

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2307%

#1075

Celeron B730

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

100%

#1078

A9-9425

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

99%

#1080

Core i5-4402E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $100

99%

#1081

A6-7000

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

98%

#1083

Core i5-2520M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

98%

#1084

Core i7-2710QE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $40

97%

#1089

Core i5-3610ME

MSRP: $276|Avg: $22

94%

#1090

Core m3-7Y32

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo T5200

#73

Core i9-13950HX

MSRP: $590|Avg: $199

99%

#251

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

416%

#252

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

410%

#253

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

376%

#254

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

375%

#255

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

371%

#257

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

359%

#258

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

344%

#259

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

343%

#260

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

334%

#263

Core 2 Duo T5200

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 Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Celeron B730 (2012) utilizes 32 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron B730	Core 2 Duo T5200
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower 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

The Core 2 Duo T5200 (2006) relies on 65 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron B730	Core 2 Duo T5200
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 B730 Benchmark Check

Core 2 Duo T5200 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron B730 and Core 2 Duo T5200

Celeron B730

The Celeron B730 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 July 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 1 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: G2. Thermal design power (TDP): 256 kB + 1.5 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 715 points. Launch price was $70.

Core 2 Duo T5200

The Core 2 Duo T5200 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 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.66 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: BGA479. Thermal design power (TDP): 34 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 705 points. Launch price was $249.

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Processing Power

The Celeron B730 packs 1 cores / 2 threads, while the Core 2 Duo T5200 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Core 2 Duo T5200 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Celeron B730 versus 1.66 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T5200 — a 8.1% clock advantage for the Celeron B730. The Celeron B730 uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Core 2 Duo T5200 uses Merom (2006−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron B730 scores 715 against the Core 2 Duo T5200's 705 — a 1.4% lead for the Celeron B730. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (total) on the Celeron B730 vs 0 kB on the Core 2 Duo T5200.

Feature	Celeron B730	Core 2 Duo T5200
Cores / Threads	1 / 2	2 / 2+100%
Boost Clock	1.8 GHz+8%	1.66 GHz
Base Clock	—	1.6 GHz
L3 Cache	1.5 MB (total)	0 kB
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	2 MB+700%
Process	32 nm-51%	65 nm
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Merom (2006−2008)
PassMark	715+1%	705

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron B730 uses the G2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core 2 Duo T5200 uses BGA479 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Celeron B730	Core 2 Duo T5200
Socket	G2	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 B730) / not specified (Core 2 Duo T5200). The Celeron B730 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Core 2 Duo T5200 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron B730 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron B730 rivals Pentium 967.