Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 vs Pentium G6950
Celeron Dual-Core SU2300
Pentium G6950
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 Dual-Core SU2300 is positioned at rank 1098 and the Pentium G6950 is on rank 909, so the Pentium G6950 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron Dual-Core SU2300
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G6950
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 | Pentium G6950 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ More affordable ($25) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Clarkdale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 | Pentium G6950 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+100%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ More affordable ($25) |
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 Dual-Core SU2300 and Pentium G6950
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.
Pentium G6950
The Pentium G6950 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Clarkdale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1156. Thermal design power (TDP): 73 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,252 points. Launch price was $60.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 and Pentium G6950 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.2 GHz on the Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 versus 2.8 GHz on the Pentium G6950 — a 80% clock advantage for the Pentium G6950. The Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium G6950 uses Clarkdale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 scores 1,250 against the Pentium G6950's 1,252 — a 0.2% lead for the Pentium G6950.
| Feature | Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 | Pentium G6950 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.2 GHz | 2.8 GHz+133% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 32 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Penryn (2008−2011) | Clarkdale (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,250 | 1,252 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 150 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 280 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 uses the BGA956 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Pentium G6950 uses LGA1156 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 | Pentium G6950 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA956 | LGA1156 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-800 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 6 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron Dual-Core SU2300) / not specified (Pentium G6950). Primary use case: Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 targets Legacy Mobile. Direct competitor: Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 rivals Pentium SU4100.
| Feature | Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 | Pentium G6950 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Legacy Mobile | — |
Value Analysis
The Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 launched at $134 MSRP, while the Pentium G6950 debuted at $87. At current prices ($50 vs $25), the Pentium G6950 is $25 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 delivers 25.0 pts/$ vs 50.1 pts/$ for the Pentium G6950 — making the Pentium G6950 the 66.8% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 | Pentium G6950 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $134 | $87-35% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $25-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 25.0 | 50.1+100% |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2010 |
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