Celeron Dual-Core T3300 vs Celeron J3060
Celeron Dual-Core T3300
Celeron J3060
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 T3300 is positioned at rank 1038 and the Celeron J3060 is on rank 313, so the Celeron J3060 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron Dual-Core T3300
Performance Per Dollar Celeron J3060
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron Dual-Core T3300 | Celeron J3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Airmont (2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron Dual-Core T3300 | Celeron J3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 T3300 and Celeron J3060
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.
Celeron J3060
The Celeron J3060 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 January 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Airmont (2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.48 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,015 points. Launch price was $107.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron Dual-Core T3300 and Celeron J3060 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Celeron Dual-Core T3300 versus 2.48 GHz on the Celeron J3060 — a 21.4% clock advantage for the Celeron J3060. The Celeron Dual-Core T3300 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron J3060 uses Airmont (2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron Dual-Core T3300 scores 1,005 against the Celeron J3060's 1,015 — a 1% lead for the Celeron J3060. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 300 vs 200, a 40% lead for the Celeron Dual-Core T3300 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 520 vs 370 (33.7% advantage for the Celeron Dual-Core T3300).
| Feature | Celeron Dual-Core T3300 | Celeron J3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz | 2.48 GHz+24% |
| Base Clock | — | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| Process | 45 nm | 14 nm-69% |
| Architecture | Penryn (2008−2011) | Airmont (2016) |
| PassMark | 1,005 | 1,015 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 300+50% | 200 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 520+41% | 370 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron Dual-Core T3300 uses the P socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron J3060 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-800 memory speed. Both support up to 8 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Celeron Dual-Core T3300) vs 4 (Celeron J3060) — the Celeron J3060 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: GL40,GM45,GS45 (Celeron Dual-Core T3300) and SoC (Celeron J3060).
| Feature | Celeron Dual-Core T3300 | Celeron J3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | P | FCBGA1170 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 3.0+173% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-800 | DDR3L-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 4 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: No (Celeron Dual-Core T3300) vs VT-x, EPT (Celeron J3060). The Celeron J3060 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 400), while the Celeron Dual-Core T3300 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron Dual-Core T3300 targets Budget, Celeron J3060 targets Low Power Desktop/NAS. Direct competitor: Celeron Dual-Core T3300 rivals Pentium T4200; Celeron J3060 rivals Pentium J3710.
| Feature | Celeron Dual-Core T3300 | Celeron J3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics 400 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | No | VT-x, EPT |
| Target Use | Budget | Low Power Desktop/NAS |
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