Celeron G3900E vs Core 2 Duo T7300
Celeron G3900E
Core 2 Duo T7300
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 G3900E is positioned at rank 816 and the Core 2 Duo T7300 is on rank 283, so the Core 2 Duo T7300 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron G3900E
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo T7300
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G3900E | Core 2 Duo T7300 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($35) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G3900E | Core 2 Duo T7300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($35) | ✅ 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 G3900E and Core 2 Duo T7300
Celeron G3900E
The Celeron G3900E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 January 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 2,034 points. Launch price was $107.
Core 2 Duo T7300
The Core 2 Duo T7300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 9 May 2007 (18 years ago). It is based on the Merom (2006−2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,040 points. Launch price was $234.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron G3900E and Core 2 Duo T7300 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Celeron G3900E versus 2 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T7300 — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Celeron G3900E. The Celeron G3900E uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Core 2 Duo T7300 uses Merom (2006−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G3900E scores 2,034 against the Core 2 Duo T7300's 2,040 — a 0.3% lead for the Core 2 Duo T7300. Multi-core Geekbench: 948 vs 3,499 (114.7% advantage for the Core 2 Duo T7300). L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron G3900E vs 0 kB on the Core 2 Duo T7300.
| Feature | Celeron G3900E | Core 2 Duo T7300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz+20% | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 4 MB+700% |
| Process | 14 nm-78% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (2015−2016) | Merom (2006−2008) |
| PassMark | 2,034 | 2,040 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 699 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 948 | 3,499+269% |
Memory & Platform
Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2133 on the Celeron G3900E versus DDR2-667 on the Core 2 Duo T7300 — the Celeron G3900E supports 66.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Chipset compatibility: H110,B150,H170,Z170 (Celeron G3900E) and GM965,PM965 (Core 2 Duo T7300).
| Feature | Celeron G3900E | Core 2 Duo T7300 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | — | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+173% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2133+100% | DDR2-667 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support VT-x virtualization. The Celeron G3900E includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 510), while the Core 2 Duo T7300 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G3900E targets Budget, Core 2 Duo T7300 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G3900E rivals Pentium G4400; Core 2 Duo T7300 rivals Athlon 64 X2 TK-42.
| Feature | Celeron G3900E | Core 2 Duo T7300 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 510 | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | VT-x |
| Target Use | Budget | Budget |
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