Celeron Dual-Core T1500 vs Pentium 967

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 Pentium 967 is on rank 1031, 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 Pentium 967

#1019

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2397%

#1020

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2362%

#1021

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2168%

#1022

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2158%

#1023

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2139%

#1025

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2065%

#1026

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1980%

#1027

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1977%

#1028

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1924%

#1031

Pentium 967

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

100%

#1033

Core i5-4400E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $50

100%

#1034

Pentium Dual Core T4400

MSRP: $107|Avg: $5

98%

#1037

Core i7-8665UE

MSRP: $409|Avg: $409

97%

#1038

Celeron T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

96%

#1039

Celeron Dual-Core T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $30

96%

#1042

Core i7-3612QE

MSRP: $426|Avg: $50

95%

#1043

A10-7300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

95%

#1044

Pentium Dual Core T4200

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

94%

#1045

A6 Micro-6500T

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

94%

#1046

Pentium N3520

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Celeron Dual-Core T1500 leads in gaming performance. However, the Pentium 967 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.9% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Celeron Dual-Core T1500	Pentium 967
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($49)	✅ More affordable ($10)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Pentium 967 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 80% cheaper ($10 vs $49) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Celeron Dual-Core T1500	Pentium 967
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+395%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($49)	✅ More affordable ($10)

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

Pentium 967 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron Dual-Core T1500 and Pentium 967

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.

Pentium 967

The Pentium 967 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 October 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 1.3 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,640 points. Launch price was $134.

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Processing Power

Both the Celeron Dual-Core T1500 and Pentium 967 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.87 GHz on the Celeron Dual-Core T1500 versus 1.3 GHz on the Pentium 967 — a 36% clock advantage for the Celeron Dual-Core T1500. The Celeron Dual-Core T1500 uses the Merom (2006−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Pentium 967 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron Dual-Core T1500 scores 1,625 against the Pentium 967's 1,640 — a 0.9% lead for the Pentium 967.

Feature	Celeron Dual-Core T1500	Pentium 967
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.87 GHz+44%	1.3 GHz
Base Clock	—	1.3 GHz
L3 Cache	—	2 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512 kB+100%	256K (per core)
Process	65 nm	32 nm-51%
Architecture	Merom (2006−2008)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	1,625	1,640

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: No (Celeron Dual-Core T1500) / not specified (Pentium 967). Primary use case: Celeron Dual-Core T1500 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron Dual-Core T1500 rivals Pentium T2390.

Feature	Celeron Dual-Core T1500	Pentium 967
Integrated GPU	No	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	No	—
Target Use	Budget	—

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Value Analysis

At current prices ($49 vs $10), the Pentium 967 is $39 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron Dual-Core T1500 delivers 33.2 pts/$ vs 164.0 pts/$ for the Pentium 967 — making the Pentium 967 the 132.7% better value option.