CPU
GPU
Celeron Dual-Core T1400
Core i3-7100U
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 T1400 is positioned at rank 638 and the Core i3-7100U is on rank 752, so the Celeron Dual-Core T1400 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron Dual-Core T1400
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-7100U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron Dual-Core T1400 | Core i3-7100U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Merom-2M (2008) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron Dual-Core T1400 | Core i3-7100U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 T1400 and Core i3-7100U
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.
Core i3-7100U
The Core i3-7100U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 August 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,721 points. Launch price was $281.
Processing Power
The Celeron Dual-Core T1400 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i3-7100U's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.73 GHz on the Celeron Dual-Core T1400 versus 2.4 GHz on the Core i3-7100U — a 32.4% clock advantage for the Core i3-7100U. The Celeron Dual-Core T1400 uses the Merom-2M (2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Core i3-7100U uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron Dual-Core T1400 scores 2,725 against the Core i3-7100U's 2,721 — a 0.1% lead for the Celeron Dual-Core T1400.
| Feature | Celeron Dual-Core T1400 | Core i3-7100U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 1.73 GHz | 2.4 GHz+39% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 512 kB |
| Process | 65 nm | 14 nm-78% |
| Architecture | Merom-2M (2008) | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 2,725 | 2,721 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 841 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron Dual-Core T1400 uses the P socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Core i3-7100U uses BGA1356 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-667 on the Celeron Dual-Core T1400 versus DDR4-2133 on the Core i3-7100U — the Core i3-7100U supports 66.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i3-7100U supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Celeron Dual-Core T1400) vs 12 (Core i3-7100U) — the Core i3-7100U offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Celeron Dual-Core T1400 | Core i3-7100U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | P | BGA1356 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 3.0+173% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-667 | DDR4-2133+100% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 32 GB+700% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 12 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: No (Celeron Dual-Core T1400) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i3-7100U). The Core i3-7100U includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 620), while the Celeron Dual-Core T1400 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron Dual-Core T1400 targets Budget, Core i3-7100U targets Mainstream Laptop. Direct competitor: Celeron Dual-Core T1400 rivals Pentium T2370; Core i3-7100U rivals Ryzen 3 3200U.
| Feature | Celeron Dual-Core T1400 | Core i3-7100U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics 620 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | No | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Budget | Mainstream Laptop |
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