Celeron Dual-Core T1400 vs Celeron G4950

Celeron Dual-Core T1400

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.73 GHz2008

Celeron G4950

2 Cores2 Thrd54 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron Dual-Core T1400

2 / 2

2,725

+0.4%

2,714

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. The Celeron Dual-Core T1400 is positioned at rank #638 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 T1400

#187

Core Ultra 9 288V

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

99%

#188

Core i7-10870H

MSRP: $417|Avg: N/A

99%

#626

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

861%

#627

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

849%

#628

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

779%

#629

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

776%

#630

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

769%

#632

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

742%

#633

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

712%

#634

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

711%

#635

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

691%

#638

Celeron Dual-Core T1400

MSRP: $80|Avg: $10

100%

#650

Core i5-1345UE

MSRP: $312|Avg: $312

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron G4950

#351

Core i5-8500B

MSRP: $192|Avg: $192

108%

#352

Core i7-13700TE

MSRP: $390|Avg: $476

107%

#353

Core i9-11900T

MSRP: $439|Avg: $413

105%

#354

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200

105%

#355

Core i9-10900

MSRP: $483|Avg: $426

104%

#356

Ryzen Embedded V1605B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

104%

#357

Core i9-10900K

MSRP: $499|Avg: $500

104%

#358

Celeron G4930

MSRP: $42|Avg: $57

104%

#359

Ryzen 7 2700E

MSRP: $329|Avg: $329

103%

#360

Ryzen Embedded V2516

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

103%

#361

Ryzen Threadripper 9970X

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2442

103%

#362

Core i9-14901E

MSRP: $557|Avg: $689

102%

#363

Celeron G5900T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $50

102%

#364

Celeron G6900TE

MSRP: $53|Avg: $64

101%

#365

Core i5-8600T

MSRP: $213|Avg: $213

100%

#366

Celeron G4950

MSRP: $52|Avg: $63

100%

#367

Core i9-10900E

MSRP: $488|Avg: $450

100%

#368

Core i7-9700KF

MSRP: $374|Avg: $333

99%

#369

Core i5-8400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $179

96%

#370

Athlon 240GE

MSRP: $75|Avg: $110

96%

#371

Core 5 120UL

MSRP: $277|Avg: $270

91%

#372

Ryzen Embedded V3C14

MSRP: $305|Avg: $305

90%

#373

Core i7-9700T

MSRP: $323|Avg: $276

89%

#374

Core i9-13900TE

MSRP: $554|Avg: $554

86%

#375

Ryzen Embedded V2546

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

84%

#376

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $1399

83%

#377

Core i3-9100HL

MSRP: $225|Avg: $100

80%

#378

Core i9-12900TE

MSRP: $494|Avg: $664

80%

#379

Core i9-9940X

MSRP: $1387|Avg: $850

77%

#380

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

MSRP: $1899|Avg: $1836

76%

#381

Ryzen Embedded V1756B

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

75%

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 G4950 (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2400, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron Dual-Core T1400	Celeron G4950
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($10)	⚠️ Higher cost ($63)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Merom-2M (2008) / 65 nm)	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Celeron Dual-Core T1400 (2008) relies on 65 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron Dual-Core T1400	Celeron G4950
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+533%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($10)	⚠️ Higher cost ($63)

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 T1400 Benchmark Check

Celeron G4950 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron Dual-Core T1400 and Celeron G4950

Celeron Dual-Core T1400

The Celeron Dual-Core T1400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Merom-2M (2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.73 GHz. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: P. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Passmark benchmark score: 2,725 points. Launch price was $69.

Celeron G4950

The Celeron G4950 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 54 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 2,714 points. Launch price was $52.

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Processing Power

Both the Celeron Dual-Core T1400 and Celeron G4950 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.73 GHz on the Celeron Dual-Core T1400 versus 3.3 GHz on the Celeron G4950 — a 62.4% clock advantage for the Celeron G4950. The Celeron Dual-Core T1400 uses the Merom-2M (2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Celeron G4950 uses Coffee Lake (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron Dual-Core T1400 scores 2,725 against the Celeron G4950's 2,714 — a 0.4% lead for the Celeron Dual-Core T1400.

Feature	Celeron Dual-Core T1400	Celeron G4950
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.73 GHz	3.3 GHz+91%
Base Clock	—	3.3 GHz
L3 Cache	—	2 MB
L2 Cache	512 kB	512 kB
Process	65 nm	14 nm-78%
Architecture	Merom-2M (2008)	Coffee Lake (2017−2019)
PassMark	2,725	2,714
Geekbench 6 Single	—	672
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,229

🧠

Memory & Platform

The Celeron Dual-Core T1400 uses the P socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron G4950 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-667 on the Celeron Dual-Core T1400 versus DDR4-2400 on the Celeron G4950 — the Celeron G4950 supports 66.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron G4950 supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 176.5% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Celeron Dual-Core T1400) vs 16 (Celeron G4950) — the Celeron G4950 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: GM965,GL960 (Celeron Dual-Core T1400) and H310,B360,B365,H370,Z370,Z390 (Celeron G4950).

Feature	Celeron Dual-Core T1400	Celeron G4950
Socket	P	LGA1151
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 3.0+173%
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-667	DDR4-2400+100%
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB	64 GB+1500%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	0	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: No (Celeron Dual-Core T1400) vs VT-x (Celeron G4950). The Celeron G4950 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 610), while the Celeron Dual-Core T1400 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron Dual-Core T1400 targets Budget, Celeron G4950 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron Dual-Core T1400 rivals Pentium T2370; Celeron G4950 rivals Pentium G5420.

Feature	Celeron Dual-Core T1400	Celeron G4950
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	UHD Graphics 610
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	No	VT-x
Target Use	Budget	Budget

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Value Analysis

The Celeron Dual-Core T1400 launched at $80 MSRP, while the Celeron G4950 debuted at $52. At current prices ($10 vs $63), the Celeron Dual-Core T1400 is $53 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron Dual-Core T1400 delivers 272.5 pts/$ vs 43.1 pts/$ for the Celeron G4950 — making the Celeron Dual-Core T1400 the 145.4% better value option.