Celeron Dual-Core T1400 vs Celeron G5905

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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

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99%

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Core i7-10870H

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99%

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Atom x5-Z8300

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861%

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Atom Z3735G

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Core i5-480M

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779%

#629

Core i5-460M

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776%

#630

Core i5-2540M

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Core i5-450M

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742%

#633

Core i3-380M

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712%

#634

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

711%

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Core 2 Duo T6600

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691%

#638

Celeron Dual-Core T1400

MSRP: $80|Avg: $10

100%

#650

Core i5-1345UE

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97%

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Celeron G5905 (2020) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2666, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron Dual-Core T1400	Celeron G5905
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Merom-2M (2008) / 65 nm)	✨ Modern (Legacy / 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 G5905
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 Dual-Core T1400 Benchmark Check

Celeron G5905 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron Dual-Core T1400 and Celeron G5905

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 G5905

The Celeron G5905 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 58 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 2,760 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Celeron Dual-Core T1400 and Celeron G5905 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. The Celeron Dual-Core T1400 is built on the Merom-2M (2008) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron Dual-Core T1400 scores 2,725 against the Celeron G5905's 2,760 — a 1.3% lead for the Celeron G5905.

Feature	Celeron Dual-Core T1400	Celeron G5905
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.73 GHz	—
Base Clock	—	3.5 GHz
L3 Cache	—	4 MB Intel® Smart Cache
L2 Cache	512 kB	—
Process	65 nm	14 nm-78%
Architecture	Merom-2M (2008)	—
PassMark	2,725	2,760+1%
Geekbench 6 Single	—	724
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,242

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron Dual-Core T1400 uses the P socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron G5905 uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-667 on the Celeron Dual-Core T1400 versus DDR4-2666 on the Celeron G5905 — the Celeron G5905 supports 66.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron G5905 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: 0 (Celeron Dual-Core T1400) vs 16 (Celeron G5905) — the Celeron G5905 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: GM965,GL960 (Celeron Dual-Core T1400) and H410,B460,H470,Z490,H510,B560,H570,Z590 (Celeron G5905).

Feature	Celeron Dual-Core T1400	Celeron G5905
Socket	P	LGA1200
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 3.0+173%
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-667	DDR4-2666+100%
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB	128 GB+3100%
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 G5905). The Celeron G5905 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 G5905 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron Dual-Core T1400 rivals Pentium T2370; Celeron G5905 rivals Pentium Gold G6405.