Celeron Dual-Core T3300 vs Pentium Dual-Core E2200
Celeron Dual-Core T3300
Pentium Dual-Core E2200
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 Pentium Dual-Core E2200 is on rank 999, so the Pentium Dual-Core E2200 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 T3300
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Dual-Core E2200
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron Dual-Core T3300 | Pentium Dual-Core E2200 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($25) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron Dual-Core T3300 | Pentium Dual-Core E2200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+18%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($25) |
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 Pentium Dual-Core E2200
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.
Pentium Dual-Core E2200
The Pentium Dual-Core E2200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 985 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron Dual-Core T3300 and Pentium Dual-Core E2200 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Celeron Dual-Core T3300 versus 2.2 GHz on the Pentium Dual-Core E2200 — a 9.5% clock advantage for the Pentium Dual-Core E2200. The Celeron Dual-Core T3300 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium Dual-Core E2200 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron Dual-Core T3300 scores 1,005 against the Pentium Dual-Core E2200's 985 — a 2% lead for the Celeron Dual-Core T3300.
| Feature | Celeron Dual-Core T3300 | Pentium Dual-Core E2200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz | 2.2 GHz+10% |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB (total) |
| Process | 45 nm-31% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Penryn (2008−2011) | NetBurst (2000−2006) |
| PassMark | 1,005+2% | 985 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 300 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 520 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron Dual-Core T3300 uses the P socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Pentium Dual-Core E2200 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 DDR2-800 on the Pentium Dual-Core E2200 — the Celeron Dual-Core T3300 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron Dual-Core T3300 supports up to 8 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes.
| Feature | Celeron Dual-Core T3300 | Pentium Dual-Core E2200 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | P | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-800+50% | DDR2-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: No (Celeron Dual-Core T3300) vs VT-x (Pentium Dual-Core E2200). Primary use case: Celeron Dual-Core T3300 targets Budget, Pentium Dual-Core E2200 targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron Dual-Core T3300 rivals Pentium T4200.
| Feature | Celeron Dual-Core T3300 | Pentium Dual-Core E2200 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | No | VT-x |
| Target Use | Budget | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Celeron Dual-Core T3300 launched at $86 MSRP, while the Pentium Dual-Core E2200 debuted at $100. At current prices ($30 vs $25), the Pentium Dual-Core E2200 is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron Dual-Core T3300 delivers 33.5 pts/$ vs 39.4 pts/$ for the Pentium Dual-Core E2200 — making the Pentium Dual-Core E2200 the 16.2% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron Dual-Core T3300 | Pentium Dual-Core E2200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $86-14% | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $25-17% |
| Performance per Dollar | 33.5 | 39.4+18% |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2007 |
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