Celeron E1600 vs Pentium T3400

Celeron E1600

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2009

Pentium T3400

35 WW2008

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron E1600

2 / 2

815

0.0%

845

+3.7%

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 Pentium T3400 is on rank 1194, so the Celeron E1600 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 E1600

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

20268%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

19151%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

13905%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

4189%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

3318%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2903%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1663%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1641%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1494%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1494%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1477%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1437%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1417%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1412%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1399%

#299

Core i9-7980XE

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $300

96%

#896

Celeron E1600

MSRP: $53|Avg: $10

100%

#897

Athlon II X2 270u

MSRP: $68|Avg: $10

100%

#898

Core i5-4570TE

MSRP: $202|Avg: $40

99%

#899

Core i3-2130

MSRP: $138|Avg: $138

97%

#902

Core i3-6100E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $50

96%

#903

Core i3-4330TE

MSRP: $138|Avg: $15

95%

#904

Pentium E5700

MSRP: $75|Avg: $15

95%

#906

Athlon II X3 420e

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

95%

#908

Celeron E1500

MSRP: $53|Avg: $5

94%

#909

Pentium G6950

MSRP: $87|Avg: $25

94%

#910

Pentium J4205

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

93%

#911

Core i3-2120

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium T3400

#1182

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

5211%

#1183

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

5135%

#1184

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

4714%

#1185

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

4693%

#1186

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

4650%

#1188

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

4490%

#1189

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

4306%

#1190

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

4298%

#1191

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

4183%

#1194

Pentium T3400

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

100%

#1195

Core 2 Solo SU3500

MSRP: $262|Avg: $15

99%

#1196

Core 2 Duo E8335

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

97%

#1199

Celeron 560

MSRP: $89|Avg: $5

95%

#1200

Core i3-2312M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

94%

#1201

Celeron 857

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

93%

#1202

Celeron 925

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

93%

#1203

Core 2 Duo E8135

MSRP: $200|Avg: $15

91%

#1204

Core 2 Duo U7700

MSRP: $262|Avg: $10

91%

#1205

Core Duo T2400

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

90%

#1206

Core 2 Duo U7600

MSRP: $250|Avg: $5

90%

#1207

Pentium M 735

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

88%

#1208

Core i7-620LM

MSRP: $300|Avg: N/A

87%

#1209

Core i7-740QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Celeron E1600 leads in gaming performance. However, the Pentium T3400 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 3.6% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Celeron E1600	Pentium T3400
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($10)	⚠️ Higher cost ($90)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Allendale (2006−2009) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Celeron E1600 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 89% cheaper ($10 vs $90) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Celeron E1600	Pentium T3400
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+768%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($10)	⚠️ Higher cost ($90)

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 E1600 Benchmark Check

Pentium T3400 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron E1600 and Pentium T3400

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.

Pentium T3400

The Pentium T3400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 2.16 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 845 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Celeron E1600 is built on the Allendale (2006−2009) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron E1600 scores 815 against the Pentium T3400's 845 — a 3.6% lead for the Pentium T3400. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Celeron E1600 vs 1 MB L2 Cache on the Pentium T3400.

Feature	Celeron E1600	Pentium T3400
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	—
Boost Clock	2.4 GHz	—
Base Clock	2.4 GHz+11%	2.16 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	1 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache	512 kB (total)	—
Process	65 nm	65 nm
Architecture	Allendale (2006−2009)	—
PassMark	815	845+4%
Geekbench 6 Single	310	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	560	—

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron E1600 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Pentium T3400 uses PGA478 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Celeron E1600	Pentium T3400
Socket	LGA775	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0+82%
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-800	—
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	0	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: No (Celeron E1600) / not specified (Pentium T3400). Primary use case: Celeron E1600 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron E1600 rivals Pentium E2220.

Feature	Celeron E1600	Pentium T3400
Integrated GPU	No	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	No	—
Target Use	Budget	—

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Value Analysis

The Celeron E1600 launched at $53 MSRP, while the Pentium T3400 debuted at $150. At current prices ($10 vs $90), the Celeron E1600 is $80 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron E1600 delivers 81.5 pts/$ vs 9.4 pts/$ for the Pentium T3400 — making the Celeron E1600 the 158.7% better value option.