Celeron B830 vs Core 2 Duo L7400

Celeron B830

2 Cores2 Thrd0 WWMax: 1.8 GHz2012

Core 2 Duo L7400

2 Cores17 WW2006

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron B830

2 / 2

815

+6.5%

765

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 B830 is positioned at rank 869 and the Core 2 Duo L7400 is on rank 434, so the Core 2 Duo L7400 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 B830

#856

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1440%

#857

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1419%

#858

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1302%

#859

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1296%

#860

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1284%

#862

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1240%

#863

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1189%

#864

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1187%

#865

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1156%

#869

Celeron B830

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#872

Celeron M 540

MSRP: $86|Avg: $20

100%

#876

Microsoft SQ1

MSRP: $300|Avg: $180

99%

#878

Core i5-6440HQ

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

99%

#881

Celeron Dual-Core T1600

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#883

Athlon II N330

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo L7400

#422

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

575%

#423

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

567%

#424

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

520%

#425

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

518%

#426

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

513%

#428

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

496%

#429

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

475%

#430

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

475%

#431

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

462%

#434

Core 2 Duo L7400

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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 B830 (2012) utilizes 32 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron B830	Core 2 Duo L7400
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Duo L7400 (2006) relies on 65 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron B830	Core 2 Duo L7400
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 B830 Benchmark Check

Core 2 Duo L7400 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron B830 and Core 2 Duo L7400

Celeron B830

The Celeron B830 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 2 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: 815 points. Launch price was $86.

Core 2 Duo L7400

The Core 2 Duo L7400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It has 2 cores. Base frequency: 1.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: BGA479. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 765 points. Launch price was $249.

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Processing Power

Both the Celeron B830 and Core 2 Duo L7400 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. The Celeron B830 is built on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron B830 scores 815 against the Core 2 Duo L7400's 765 — a 6.3% lead for the Celeron B830. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron B830 vs 4 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo L7400.

Feature	Celeron B830	Core 2 Duo L7400
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2
Boost Clock	1.8 GHz	—
Base Clock	1.8 GHz+20%	1.5 GHz
L3 Cache	2 MB (total)	4 MB L2 Cache+100%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	—
Process	32 nm-51%	65 nm
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	—
PassMark	815+7%	765

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron B830 uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core 2 Duo L7400 uses BGA479 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Celeron B830	Core 2 Duo L7400
Socket	PGA988	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 B830) / not specified (Core 2 Duo L7400). The Celeron B830 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Core 2 Duo L7400 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron B830 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron B830 rivals Pentium 967.