Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 vs Core i5-12400F

Celeron Dual-Core SU2300

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 1.2 GHz2009

Core i5-12400F

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron Dual-Core SU2300

2 / 2

1,250

0.0%

19,532

+1462.6%

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. The Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 is positioned at rank #1098 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 Dual-Core SU2300

#1086

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3145%

#1087

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3099%

#1088

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2845%

#1089

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2832%

#1090

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2806%

#1092

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2710%

#1093

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2598%

#1094

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2594%

#1095

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2524%

#1098

Celeron Dual-Core SU2300

MSRP: $134|Avg: $50

100%

#1099

Core i5-3337U

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

100%

#1100

Core i5-2450M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

99%

#1101

Core i5-7Y57

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

99%

#1102

Core i5-7Y54

MSRP: $281|Avg: $100

99%

#1104

Pentium 997

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

97%

#1105

Pentium A1018

MSRP: $132|Avg: $15

96%

#1106

Core i5-2430M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

96%

#1108

Pentium Dual Core T4500

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

95%

#1109

Celeron B820

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

95%

#1110

Pentium B980

MSRP: $125|Avg: $35

94%

#1111

Celeron 867

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

94%

#1112

Pentium B970

MSRP: $125|Avg: $39

94%

#1113

Core i5-2410M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-12400F

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

121%

#16

Core Ultra 5 225F

MSRP: $231|Avg: $150

118%

#17

Core Ultra 7 265K

MSRP: $309|Avg: $285

116%

#18

Ryzen 9 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $150

115%

#19

Ryzen 5 3600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $90

113%

#20

Core i7-14700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $260

113%

#21

Core i7-14700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $270

109%

#22

Ryzen 5 4500

MSRP: $129|Avg: $85

106%

#23

Ryzen 5 5600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $115

106%

#24

Celeron G5925

MSRP: $62|Avg: $15

105%

#25

Ryzen 5 7500F

MSRP: $179|Avg: $145

104%

#26

Core Ultra 5 245

MSRP: $319|Avg: $220

103%

#27

Ryzen 7 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $86

102%

#28

Core Ultra 7 265KF

MSRP: $379|Avg: $323

102%

#29

Core Ultra 7 265F

MSRP: $369|Avg: $276

100%

#30

Core i5-12400F

MSRP: $174|Avg: $110

100%

#31

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

99%

#32

Ryzen 7 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $100

98%

#33

Core i3-10100F

MSRP: $88|Avg: $50

98%

#34

Ryzen 5 7400F

MSRP: $150|Avg: $147

98%

#35

Ryzen 5 9600X

MSRP: $279|Avg: $178

95%

#36

Ryzen 7 3800X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $140

93%

#37

Ryzen 3 5300G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

92%

#38

Ryzen 9 7900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $316

91%

#39

Ryzen 5 5600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $135

91%

#40

Core i5-14600KF

MSRP: $304|Avg: $239

91%

#41

Ryzen 7 5800

MSRP: $349|Avg: $160

91%

#42

Core i3-14100F

MSRP: $109|Avg: $96

90%

#43

Ryzen 7 3700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $140

90%

#44

Ryzen 5 7600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $178

90%

#45

Ryzen 3 3100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

90%

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 Core i5-12400F (2022) utilizes Intel 7 nm technology and DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron Dual-Core SU2300	Core i5-12400F
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($50)	⚠️ Higher cost ($110)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 (2009) relies on 45 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron Dual-Core SU2300	Core i5-12400F
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+610%)
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($50)	⚠️ Higher cost ($110)

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 Dual-Core SU2300 Benchmark Check

Core i5-12400F Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 and Core i5-12400F

Celeron Dual-Core SU2300

The Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: BGA956. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,250 points. Launch price was $134.

Core i5-12400F

The Core i5-12400F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 19,532 points. Launch price was $180.

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Processing Power

The Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Core i5-12400F offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i5-12400F has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.2 GHz on the Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-12400F — a 114.3% clock advantage for the Core i5-12400F. The Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i5-12400F uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 scores 1,250 against the Core i5-12400F's 19,532 — a 175.9% lead for the Core i5-12400F. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 150 vs 1,700, a 167.6% lead for the Core i5-12400F that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 280 vs 657 (80.5% advantage for the Core i5-12400F).

Feature	Celeron Dual-Core SU2300	Core i5-12400F
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	6 / 12+200%
Boost Clock	1.2 GHz	4.4 GHz+267%
Base Clock	—	2.5 GHz
L3 Cache	—	18 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB	1.25 MB (per core)+25%
Process	45 nm	Intel 7 nm-84%
Architecture	Penryn (2008−2011)	Alder Lake-S (2022)
PassMark	1,250	19,532+1463%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	12,380
Geekbench 6 Single	150	1,700+1033%
Geekbench 6 Multi	280	657+135%

🧠

Memory & Platform

The Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 uses the BGA956 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Core i5-12400F uses LGA1700 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-800 on the Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 versus DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-12400F — the Core i5-12400F supports 50% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i5-12400F supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 187.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 6 (Celeron Dual-Core SU2300) vs 20 (Core i5-12400F) — the Core i5-12400F offers 14 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: GS45 (Celeron Dual-Core SU2300) and H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-12400F).

Feature	Celeron Dual-Core SU2300	Core i5-12400F
Socket	BGA956	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 3.0+173%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-800	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200+67%
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB	128 GB+3100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	6	20+233%

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron Dual-Core SU2300) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-12400F). Primary use case: Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 targets Legacy Mobile, Core i5-12400F targets Gaming Performance/Value. Direct competitor: Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 rivals Pentium SU4100; Core i5-12400F rivals Ryzen 5 5600.

Feature	Celeron Dual-Core SU2300	Core i5-12400F
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	VT-x	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	Legacy Mobile	Gaming Performance/Value

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Value Analysis

The Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 launched at $134 MSRP, while the Core i5-12400F debuted at $174. At current prices ($50 vs $110), the Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 is $60 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 delivers 25.0 pts/$ vs 177.6 pts/$ for the Core i5-12400F — making the Core i5-12400F the 150.6% better value option.