Celeron E1600 vs Core 2 Duo L7400
Celeron E1600
Core 2 Duo L7400
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 E1600 is positioned at rank 896 and the Core 2 Duo L7400 is on rank 434, so the Core 2 Duo L7400 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron E1600
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo L7400
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron E1600 | Core 2 Duo L7400 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Allendale (2006−2009) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron E1600 | Core 2 Duo L7400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ 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 E1600 and Core 2 Duo L7400
Celeron E1600
The Celeron E1600 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Allendale (2006−2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (total). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 815 points. Launch price was $69.
Core 2 Duo L7400
The Core 2 Duo L7400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It has 2 cores. Base frequency: 1.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: BGA479. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 765 points. Launch price was $249.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron E1600 and Core 2 Duo L7400 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. The Celeron E1600 is built on the Allendale (2006−2009) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron E1600 scores 815 against the Core 2 Duo L7400's 765 — a 6.3% lead for the Celeron E1600. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Celeron E1600 vs 4 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo L7400.
| Feature | Celeron E1600 | Core 2 Duo L7400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz+60% | 1.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 4 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (total) | — |
| Process | 65 nm | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Allendale (2006−2009) | — |
| PassMark | 815+7% | 765 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 310 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 560 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron E1600 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Core 2 Duo L7400 uses BGA479 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron E1600 | Core 2 Duo L7400 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | BGA479 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-800 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: No (Celeron E1600) / not specified (Core 2 Duo L7400). Primary use case: Celeron E1600 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron E1600 rivals Pentium E2220.
| Feature | Celeron E1600 | Core 2 Duo L7400 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | No | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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