CPU
GPU
Celeron Dual-Core T3100
Pentium E6500
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 T3100 is positioned at rank 711 and the Pentium E6500 is on rank 921, so the Celeron Dual-Core T3100 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 T3100
Performance Per Dollar Pentium E6500
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron Dual-Core T3100 | Pentium E6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron Dual-Core T3100 | Pentium E6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
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 T3100 and Pentium E6500
Celeron Dual-Core T3100
The Celeron Dual-Core T3100 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.9 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,174 points. Launch price was $69.
Pentium E6500
The Pentium E6500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 9 August 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.93 GHz, with boost up to 0.93 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,175 points. Launch price was $50.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron Dual-Core T3100 and Pentium E6500 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.9 GHz on the Celeron Dual-Core T3100 versus 0.93 GHz on the Pentium E6500 — a 68.6% clock advantage for the Celeron Dual-Core T3100. The Celeron Dual-Core T3100 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium E6500 uses Wolfdale (2008−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron Dual-Core T3100 scores 1,174 against the Pentium E6500's 1,175 — a 0.1% lead for the Pentium E6500.
| Feature | Celeron Dual-Core T3100 | Pentium E6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.9 GHz+104% | 0.93 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 2.93 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB (total)+100% |
| Process | 45 nm | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Penryn (2008−2011) | Wolfdale (2008−2010) |
| PassMark | 1,174 | 1,175 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron Dual-Core T3100 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Pentium E6500 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron Dual-Core T3100 | Pentium E6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-800 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: No (Celeron Dual-Core T3100) / not specified (Pentium E6500). Primary use case: Celeron Dual-Core T3100 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron Dual-Core T3100 rivals Pentium T4200.
| Feature | Celeron Dual-Core T3100 | Pentium E6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | No | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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