Celeron Dual-Core T1500 vs Core Duo T2500

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 T1500 is positioned at rank 549 and the Core Duo T2500 is on rank 943, so the Celeron Dual-Core T1500 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 T1500

#173

Core Ultra 5 238V

MSRP: $454|Avg: $454

99%

#537

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

722%

#538

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

712%

#539

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

653%

#540

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

650%

#541

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

644%

#543

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

622%

#544

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

597%

#545

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

596%

#546

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

580%

#549

Celeron Dual-Core T1500

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $49

100%

#557

Pentium P6200

MSRP: $60|Avg: $25

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core Duo T2500

#931

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1756%

#932

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1730%

#933

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1588%

#934

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1581%

#935

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1567%

#937

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1513%

#938

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1451%

#939

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1448%

#940

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1409%

#943

Core Duo T2500

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#944

Athlon Neo X2 L335

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

100%

#945

Core i7-3610QE

MSRP: $315|Avg: $105

99%

#948

A8-8600P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

98%

#950

FX-9800P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

98%

#951

Celeron 1020E

MSRP: $86|Avg: $20

98%

#954

Core i7-5850EQ

MSRP: $435|Avg: $370

97%

#956

Core i7-4810MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core Duo T2500 leads in gaming performance. However, the Celeron Dual-Core T1500 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.2% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Celeron Dual-Core T1500	Core Duo T2500
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($49)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Yonah (2005−2006) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Celeron Dual-Core T1500	Core Duo T2500
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($49)	✅ 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 T1500 Benchmark Check

Core Duo T2500 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron Dual-Core T1500 and Core Duo T2500

Celeron Dual-Core T1500

The Celeron Dual-Core T1500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Merom (2006−2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.87 GHz. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,625 points. Launch price was $69.

Core Duo T2500

The Core Duo T2500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Janeiro 2006 (19 years ago). It is based on the Yonah (2005−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 31 Watt. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 1,621 points. Launch price was $120.

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Processing Power

Both the Celeron Dual-Core T1500 and Core Duo T2500 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.87 GHz on the Celeron Dual-Core T1500 versus 2 GHz on the Core Duo T2500 — a 6.7% clock advantage for the Core Duo T2500. The Celeron Dual-Core T1500 uses the Merom (2006−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Core Duo T2500 uses Yonah (2005−2006) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron Dual-Core T1500 scores 1,625 against the Core Duo T2500's 1,621 — a 0.2% lead for the Celeron Dual-Core T1500.

Feature	Celeron Dual-Core T1500	Core Duo T2500
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.87 GHz	2 GHz+7%
Base Clock	—	2 GHz
L3 Cache	—	0 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB	2 MB+300%
Process	65 nm	65 nm
Architecture	Merom (2006−2008)	Yonah (2005−2006)
PassMark	1,625	1,621

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Memory & Platform

Both support up to DDR2-667 memory speed. Both support up to 4 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes.

Feature	Celeron Dual-Core T1500	Core Duo T2500
Socket	—	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-667	DDR2-667
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	0

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: No (Celeron Dual-Core T1500) vs VT-x (Core Duo T2500). Primary use case: Celeron Dual-Core T1500 targets Budget, Core Duo T2500 targets Mobile. Direct competitor: Celeron Dual-Core T1500 rivals Pentium T2390.