Celeron Dual-Core T3000 vs Core 2 Extreme QX9300

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 Extreme QX9300 is on rank 924, so the Celeron Dual-Core T3000 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 Extreme QX9300

#912

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1625%

#913

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1602%

#914

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1470%

#915

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1464%

#916

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1450%

#918

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1401%

#919

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1343%

#920

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1341%

#921

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1305%

#924

Core 2 Extreme QX9300

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#928

A8-6410

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

98%

#933

Athlon X2 L310

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

97%

#939

FX-7600P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core 2 Extreme QX9300 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Celeron Dual-Core T3000 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.4% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Celeron Dual-Core T3000	Core 2 Extreme QX9300
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 Extreme QX9300
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 Extreme QX9300 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron Dual-Core T3000 and Core 2 Extreme QX9300

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 Extreme QX9300

The Core 2 Extreme QX9300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.53 GHz, with boost up to 2.53 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 12 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,805 points. Launch price was $249.

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Processing Power

The Celeron Dual-Core T3000 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Core 2 Extreme QX9300 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Core 2 Extreme QX9300 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Celeron Dual-Core T3000 versus 2.53 GHz on the Core 2 Extreme QX9300 — a 33.7% clock advantage for the Core 2 Extreme QX9300. The Celeron Dual-Core T3000 uses the Penryn-1M (2009) architecture (45 nm), while the Core 2 Extreme QX9300 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron Dual-Core T3000 scores 1,797 against the Core 2 Extreme QX9300's 1,805 — a 0.4% lead for the Core 2 Extreme QX9300.

Feature	Celeron Dual-Core T3000	Core 2 Extreme QX9300
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	1.8 GHz	2.53 GHz+41%
Base Clock	—	2.53 GHz
L3 Cache	—	0 kB
L2 Cache	1 MB	12 MB+1100%
Process	45 nm	45 nm
Architecture	Penryn-1M (2009)	Penryn (2008−2011)
PassMark	1,797	1,805

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron Dual-Core T3000 uses the P socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Core 2 Extreme QX9300 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.