Celeron Dual-Core T3300 vs Core 2 Duo E4700

Celeron Dual-Core T3300

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 2 GHz2010

Core 2 Duo E4700

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2008

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron Dual-Core T3300

2 / 2

1,005

0.0%

1,011

+0.6%

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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 Core 2 Duo E4700 is on rank 1035, so the Core 2 Duo E4700 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 Core 2 Duo E4700

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

41015%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

38755%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

28139%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

8477%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

6715%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

5874%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

3364%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

3321%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

3023%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

3023%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

2989%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

2909%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

2868%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

2856%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

2831%

#1034

PRO A10-8770E

MSRP: $395|Avg: $210

100%

#1035

Core 2 Duo E4700

MSRP: $133|Avg: $10

100%

#1036

Athlon 64 X2 5800+

MSRP: $230|Avg: $20

100%

#1037

Phenom II X2 B53

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

100%

#1038

Core 2 Quad Q9300

MSRP: $266|Avg: $27

99%

#1039

Core 2 Duo E7200

MSRP: $133|Avg: $133

99%

#1040

Athlon II X4 638

MSRP: $300|Avg: $280

99%

#1042

Phenom X3 8750

MSRP: $195|Avg: $20

98%

#1043

Pentium G4400TE

MSRP: $300|Avg: $250

96%

#1044

Celeron 2.60

MSRP: $53|Avg: $10

96%

#1045

Core i7-990X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $225

94%

#1046

Phenom X4 9750B

MSRP: $215|Avg: $34

93%

#1047

Core 2 Duo E8200

MSRP: $163|Avg: $20

92%

#1048

Core 2 Quad Q9450

MSRP: $316|Avg: $15

92%

#1049

Core 2 Duo E8600

MSRP: $200|Avg: $95

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core 2 Duo E4700 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Celeron Dual-Core T3300 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.6% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Celeron Dual-Core T3300	Core 2 Duo E4700
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior 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 (Allendale (2006−2009) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Core 2 Duo E4700 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	Core 2 Duo E4700
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

Core 2 Duo E4700 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron Dual-Core T3300 and Core 2 Duo E4700

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.

Core 2 Duo E4700

The Core 2 Duo E4700 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Allendale (2006−2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,011 points. Launch price was $249.

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Processing Power

Both the Celeron Dual-Core T3300 and Core 2 Duo E4700 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Celeron Dual-Core T3300 versus 2.6 GHz on the Core 2 Duo E4700 — a 26.1% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo E4700. The Celeron Dual-Core T3300 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Core 2 Duo E4700 uses Allendale (2006−2009) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron Dual-Core T3300 scores 1,005 against the Core 2 Duo E4700's 1,011 — a 0.6% lead for the Core 2 Duo E4700.

Feature	Celeron Dual-Core T3300	Core 2 Duo E4700
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2 GHz	2.6 GHz+30%
Base Clock	—	2.6 GHz
L3 Cache	—	0 kB
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%
Process	45 nm-31%	65 nm
Architecture	Penryn (2008−2011)	Allendale (2006−2009)
PassMark	1,005	1,011
Geekbench 6 Single	300	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	520	—

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron Dual-Core T3300 uses the P socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Core 2 Duo E4700 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-800 on the Celeron Dual-Core T3300 versus 800 on the Core 2 Duo E4700 — the Core 2 Duo E4700 supports 198.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core 2 Duo E4700 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. PCIe lanes: 0 (Celeron Dual-Core T3300) vs 16 (Core 2 Duo E4700) — the Core 2 Duo E4700 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: GL40,GM45,GS45 (Celeron Dual-Core T3300) and P35,G31,G33,P45 (Core 2 Duo E4700).

Feature	Celeron Dual-Core T3300	Core 2 Duo E4700
Socket	P	LGA775
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-800	800+26567%
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB+52428700%	16
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: No (Celeron Dual-Core T3300) vs false (Core 2 Duo E4700). Primary use case: Celeron Dual-Core T3300 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron Dual-Core T3300 rivals Pentium T4200; Core 2 Duo E4700 rivals Athlon 64 X2 5000+.

Feature	Celeron Dual-Core T3300	Core 2 Duo E4700
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	—	None
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	No	false
Target Use	Budget	—

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Value Analysis

The Celeron Dual-Core T3300 launched at $86 MSRP, while the Core 2 Duo E4700 debuted at $133. At current prices ($30 vs $10), the Core 2 Duo E4700 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 Core 2 Duo E4700 — making the Core 2 Duo E4700 the 100.4% better value option.