Celeron Dual-Core T3300 vs Athlon II X2 215

CPU

GPU

Celeron Dual-Core T3300

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 2 GHz2010

Athlon II X2 215

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 2.7 GHz2009

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron Dual-Core T3300

2 / 2

1,005

0.0%

1,011

+0.6%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 T3300 is positioned at rank 1038 and the Athlon II X2 215 is on rank 739, so the Athlon II X2 215 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 T3300

#1026

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2510%

#1027

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2473%

#1028

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2270%

#1029

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2260%

#1030

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2239%

#1032

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2163%

#1033

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2074%

#1034

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2070%

#1035

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2015%

#1038

Celeron Dual-Core T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $30

100%

#1039

Celeron T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

100%

#1042

A10-7300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

99%

#1043

Core i7-3612QE

MSRP: $426|Avg: $50

99%

#1044

Pentium Dual Core T4200

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

98%

#1045

A6 Micro-6500T

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

98%

#1046

Pentium N3520

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

98%

#1047

E2-3800

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

97%

#1048

Athlon X2 QL-66

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

97%

#1049

Athlon II Neo K145

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

97%

#1050

Celeron P4600

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

96%

#1051

Core 2 Duo U7500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

95%

#1052

Pentium 987

MSRP: $134|Avg: $20

95%

#1053

Core i7-4910MQ

MSRP: $570|Avg: $570

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X2 215

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

13872%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

13108%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

9518%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2867%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2271%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1987%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1138%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1123%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1023%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1023%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1011%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

984%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

970%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

966%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

957%

#288

Ryzen Threadripper 1950

MSRP: $999|Avg: $300

98%

#392

Celeron G4920

MSRP: $52|Avg: $115

99%

#739

Athlon II X2 215

MSRP: $45|Avg: $10

100%

#740

Core i7-4790S

MSRP: $312|Avg: $60

99%

#741

Pentium G2020T

MSRP: $64|Avg: $69

99%

#742

FX-6100

MSRP: $165|Avg: $25

99%

#743

Core i7-4771

MSRP: $320|Avg: $78

99%

#746

Core i7-4770S

MSRP: $305|Avg: $35

98%

#747

Core i5-6400T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $40

98%

#749

Core i5-3570K

MSRP: $225|Avg: $35

98%

#750

Athlon II X3 455

MSRP: $88|Avg: $15

98%

#751

Core i5-3570S

MSRP: $213|Avg: $59

98%

#752

Core i7-3770

MSRP: $294|Avg: $60

97%

#753

Pentium G2120

MSRP: $86|Avg: $20

97%

#754

Core i5-3340S

MSRP: $182|Avg: $25

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Celeron Dual-Core T3300 leads in gaming performance. However, the Athlon II X2 215 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.6% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Celeron Dual-Core T3300	Athlon II X2 215
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)	✅ More affordable ($10)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Regor (2009−2013) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Athlon II X2 215 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 67% cheaper ($10 vs $30) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Celeron Dual-Core T3300	Athlon II X2 215
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+202%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)	✅ 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 T3300 Benchmark Check

Athlon II X2 215 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron Dual-Core T3300 and Athlon II X2 215

Celeron Dual-Core T3300

The Celeron Dual-Core T3300 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: 2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: P. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,005 points. Launch price was $69.

Athlon II X2 215

The Athlon II X2 215 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 October 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Regor (2009−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,011 points. Launch price was $45.

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Processing Power

Both the Celeron Dual-Core T3300 and Athlon II X2 215 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Celeron Dual-Core T3300 versus 2.7 GHz on the Athlon II X2 215 — a 29.8% clock advantage for the Athlon II X2 215. The Celeron Dual-Core T3300 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Athlon II X2 215 uses Regor (2009−2013) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron Dual-Core T3300 scores 1,005 against the Athlon II X2 215's 1,011 — a 0.6% lead for the Athlon II X2 215. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 300 vs 274, a 9.1% lead for the Celeron Dual-Core T3300 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 520 vs 674 (25.8% advantage for the Athlon II X2 215).

Feature	Celeron Dual-Core T3300	Athlon II X2 215
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2 GHz	2.7 GHz+35%
Base Clock	—	2.7 GHz
L3 Cache	—	0 kB
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	512 kB
Process	45 nm	45 nm
Architecture	Penryn (2008−2011)	Regor (2009−2013)
PassMark	1,005	1,011
Geekbench 6 Single	300+9%	274
Geekbench 6 Multi	520	674+30%

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron Dual-Core T3300 uses the P socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Athlon II X2 215 uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-800 on the Celeron Dual-Core T3300 versus 1333 on the Athlon II X2 215 — the Athlon II X2 215 supports 199.1% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Athlon II X2 215 supports up to 16 of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: GL40,GM45,GS45 (Celeron Dual-Core T3300) and AM2+,AM3 (Athlon II X2 215).

Feature	Celeron Dual-Core T3300	Athlon II X2 215
Socket	P	AM3
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0+82%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-800	1333+44333%
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB+52428700%	16
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	0

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: No (Celeron Dual-Core T3300) vs true (Athlon II X2 215). Primary use case: Celeron Dual-Core T3300 targets Budget, Athlon II X2 215 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron Dual-Core T3300 rivals Pentium T4200; Athlon II X2 215 rivals Pentium E5400.

Feature	Celeron Dual-Core T3300	Athlon II X2 215
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	—	None
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	No	true
Target Use	Budget	Budget

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Value Analysis

The Celeron Dual-Core T3300 launched at $86 MSRP, while the Athlon II X2 215 debuted at $45. At current prices ($30 vs $10), the Athlon II X2 215 is $20 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron Dual-Core T3300 delivers 33.5 pts/$ vs 101.1 pts/$ for the Athlon II X2 215 — making the Athlon II X2 215 the 100.4% better value option.