Celeron Dual-Core T3000 vs Core 2 Duo T9500

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 T3000 is positioned at rank 824 and the Core 2 Duo T9500 is on rank 343, so the Core 2 Duo T9500 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 T3000

#812

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1306%

#813

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1287%

#814

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1182%

#815

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1176%

#816

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1166%

#818

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1126%

#819

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1079%

#820

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1077%

#821

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1049%

#824

Celeron Dual-Core T3000

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

100%

#825

Pentium P6100

MSRP: $100|Avg: $16.39

100%

#827

Celeron M 575

MSRP: $86|Avg: $12

99%

#829

Core i7-10710U

MSRP: $415|Avg: N/A

99%

#835

FX-9830P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

98%

#836

Celeron M P4600

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

98%

#837

Celeron 887

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo T9500

#101

Core i5-1350P

MSRP: $320|Avg: $250

98%

#102

Core i3-1220P

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

97%

#331

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

489%

#332

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

482%

#333

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

443%

#334

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

441%

#335

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

437%

#337

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

422%

#338

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

404%

#339

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

404%

#340

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

393%

#343

Core 2 Duo T9500

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core 2 Duo T9500 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Celeron Dual-Core T3000 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Celeron Dual-Core T3000	Core 2 Duo T9500
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Penryn-1M (2009) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Celeron Dual-Core T3000	Core 2 Duo T9500
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)	✅ 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 T3000 Benchmark Check

Core 2 Duo T9500 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron Dual-Core T3000 and Core 2 Duo T9500

Celeron Dual-Core T3000

The Celeron Dual-Core T3000 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Penryn-1M (2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.8 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: P. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,797 points. Launch price was $69.

Core 2 Duo T9500

The Core 2 Duo T9500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 January 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,799 points. Launch price was $530.

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Processing Power

Both the Celeron Dual-Core T3000 and Core 2 Duo T9500 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Celeron Dual-Core T3000 versus 2.6 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T9500 — a 36.4% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo T9500. The Celeron Dual-Core T3000 uses the Penryn-1M (2009) architecture (45 nm), while the Core 2 Duo T9500 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron Dual-Core T3000 scores 1,797 against the Core 2 Duo T9500's 1,799 — a 0.1% lead for the Core 2 Duo T9500.

Feature	Celeron Dual-Core T3000	Core 2 Duo T9500
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.8 GHz	2.6 GHz+44%
Base Clock	—	2.6 GHz
L3 Cache	—	6 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache	1 MB	6 MB+500%
Process	45 nm	45 nm
Architecture	Penryn-1M (2009)	Penryn (2008−2011)
PassMark	1,797	1,799

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron Dual-Core T3000 uses the P socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Core 2 Duo T9500 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-800 memory speed. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Chipset compatibility: Mobile Intel 4 Series (Celeron Dual-Core T3000) and GM45,PM45 (Core 2 Duo T9500).

Feature	Celeron Dual-Core T3000	Core 2 Duo T9500
Socket	P	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-800	DDR3-1066
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: false (Celeron Dual-Core T3000) vs VT-x (Core 2 Duo T9500). Primary use case: Core 2 Duo T9500 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core 2 Duo T9500 rivals Athlon Silver 3050U.