CPU
GPU
Celeron Dual-Core T1600
Core i5-3470T
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 T1600 is positioned at rank 880 and the Core i5-3470T is on rank 879, so the Core i5-3470T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron Dual-Core T1600
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-3470T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron Dual-Core T1600 | Core i5-3470T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($35) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron Dual-Core T1600 | Core i5-3470T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+328%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($35) |
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 T1600 and Core i5-3470T
Celeron Dual-Core T1600
The Celeron Dual-Core T1600 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: 1.66 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 3,000 points. Launch price was $69.
Core i5-3470T
The Core i5-3470T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 June 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,999 points. Launch price was $210.
Processing Power
The Celeron Dual-Core T1600 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i5-3470T's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.66 GHz on the Celeron Dual-Core T1600 versus 3.6 GHz on the Core i5-3470T — a 73.8% clock advantage for the Core i5-3470T. The Celeron Dual-Core T1600 uses the Merom (2006−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Core i5-3470T uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron Dual-Core T1600 scores 3,000 against the Core i5-3470T's 2,999 — a 0% lead for the Celeron Dual-Core T1600.
| Feature | Celeron Dual-Core T1600 | Core i5-3470T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 1.66 GHz | 3.6 GHz+117% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 65 nm | 22 nm-66% |
| Architecture | Merom (2006−2008) | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 3,000 | 2,999 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron Dual-Core T1600 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Core i5-3470T uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron Dual-Core T1600 | Core i5-3470T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 3.0+173% |
| Max RAM Speed | 667 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: false (Celeron Dual-Core T1600) / not specified (Core i5-3470T). Primary use case: Celeron Dual-Core T1600 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron Dual-Core T1600 rivals Pentium T2390.
| Feature | Celeron Dual-Core T1600 | Core i5-3470T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | false | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
Value Analysis
The Celeron Dual-Core T1600 launched at $150 MSRP, while the Core i5-3470T debuted at $184. At current prices ($150 vs $35), the Core i5-3470T is $115 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron Dual-Core T1600 delivers 20.0 pts/$ vs 85.7 pts/$ for the Core i5-3470T — making the Core i5-3470T the 124.3% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron Dual-Core T1600 | Core i5-3470T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150-18% | $184 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $35-77% |
| Performance per Dollar | 20.0 | 85.7+329% |
| Release Date | 2008 | 2012 |
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