Celeron Dual-Core T1400 vs Core i7-870S

Celeron Dual-Core T1400

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.73 GHz2008

Core i7-870S

4 Cores8 Thrd82 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron Dual-Core T1400

2 / 2

2,725

0.0%

2,765

+1.5%

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 i7-870S is on rank 1008, so the Celeron Dual-Core T1400 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 Core i7-870S

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

33809%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

31946%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

23195%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

6988%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

5535%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

4842%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

2773%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

2737%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

2492%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

2492%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

2464%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

2398%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

2364%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

2355%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

2333%

#1008

Core i7-870S

MSRP: $300|Avg: $80

100%

#1009

Core 2 Duo E6540

MSRP: $163|Avg: $15

99%

#1010

Celeron 430

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

99%

#1011

Athlon X2 BE-2300

MSRP: $100|Avg: $80

98%

#1012

Core i7-875K

MSRP: $353|Avg: $175

98%

#1013

Core i5-670

MSRP: $284|Avg: $100

98%

#1014

Core i5-680

MSRP: $294|Avg: $10

97%

#1015

Core 2 Duo E4300

MSRP: $113|Avg: $5

96%

#1017

Core 2 Duo E4500

MSRP: $133|Avg: $10

95%

#1019

Core 2 Duo E7600

MSRP: $133|Avg: $50

94%

#1020

Core i7-3970X

MSRP: $990|Avg: $60

94%

#1021

Core 2 Duo E8700

MSRP: $256|Avg: $30

94%

#1022

Core 2 Duo E6550

MSRP: $163|Avg: $20

93%

#1023

Phenom X3 8450

MSRP: $145|Avg: $147

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-870S delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Celeron Dual-Core T1400 in both compute-intensive tasks (1.5% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Celeron Dual-Core T1400	Core i7-870S
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($10)	⚠️ Higher cost ($80)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Merom-2M (2008) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Lynnfield (2009−2010) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Celeron Dual-Core T1400 holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $10 (vs $80), it costs 88% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 688% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core i7-870S.

Insight	Celeron Dual-Core T1400	Core i7-870S
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+688%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($10)	⚠️ Higher cost ($80)

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

Core i7-870S Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron Dual-Core T1400 and Core i7-870S

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 i7-870S

The Core i7-870S is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 July 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Lynnfield (2009−2010) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.66 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1156. Thermal design power (TDP): 82 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,765 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Celeron Dual-Core T1400 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Core i7-870S offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core i7-870S has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.73 GHz on the Celeron Dual-Core T1400 versus 3.6 GHz on the Core i7-870S — a 70.2% clock advantage for the Core i7-870S. The Celeron Dual-Core T1400 uses the Merom-2M (2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Core i7-870S uses Lynnfield (2009−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron Dual-Core T1400 scores 2,725 against the Core i7-870S's 2,765 — a 1.5% lead for the Core i7-870S.

Feature	Celeron Dual-Core T1400	Core i7-870S
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	4 / 8+100%
Boost Clock	1.73 GHz	3.6 GHz+108%
Base Clock	—	2.66 GHz
L3 Cache	—	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512 kB+100%	256 kB (per core)
Process	65 nm	45 nm-31%
Architecture	Merom-2M (2008)	Lynnfield (2009−2010)
PassMark	2,725	2,765+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron Dual-Core T1400 uses the P socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Core i7-870S uses LGA1156 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Celeron Dual-Core T1400	Core i7-870S
Socket	P	LGA1156
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0+82%
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-667	—
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	0	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: No (Celeron Dual-Core T1400) / not specified (Core i7-870S). Primary use case: Celeron Dual-Core T1400 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron Dual-Core T1400 rivals Pentium T2370.

Feature	Celeron Dual-Core T1400	Core i7-870S
Integrated GPU	No	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	No	—
Target Use	Budget	—

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Value Analysis

The Celeron Dual-Core T1400 launched at $80 MSRP, while the Core i7-870S debuted at $300. At current prices ($10 vs $80), the Celeron Dual-Core T1400 is $70 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron Dual-Core T1400 delivers 272.5 pts/$ vs 34.6 pts/$ for the Core i7-870S — making the Celeron Dual-Core T1400 the 155% better value option.