Celeron G3920 vs Core 2 Duo T6600
Celeron G3920
Core 2 Duo T6600
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 G3920 is positioned at rank 364 and the Core 2 Duo T6600 is on rank 13, so the Core 2 Duo T6600 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G3920
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo T6600
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G3920 | Core 2 Duo T6600 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($4) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G3920 | Core 2 Duo T6600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+649%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($4) |
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 G3920 and Core 2 Duo T6600
Celeron G3920
The Celeron G3920 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 51 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,358 points. Launch price was $52.
Core 2 Duo T6600
The Core 2 Duo T6600 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,355 points. Launch price was $249.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron G3920 and Core 2 Duo T6600 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Celeron G3920 versus 2.2 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T6600 — a 27.5% clock advantage for the Celeron G3920 (base: 2.9 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Celeron G3920 uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Core 2 Duo T6600 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G3920 scores 2,358 against the Core 2 Duo T6600's 2,355 — a 0.1% lead for the Celeron G3920. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 699 vs 200, a 111% lead for the Celeron G3920 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 948 vs 350 (92.1% advantage for the Celeron G3920). L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Celeron G3920 vs 2 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo T6600.
| Feature | Celeron G3920 | Core 2 Duo T6600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.9 GHz+32% | 2.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz+32% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total)+100% | 2 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 2 MB+700% |
| Process | 14 nm-69% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (2015−2016) | Penryn (2008−2011) |
| PassMark | 2,358 | 2,355 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 699+250% | 200 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 948+171% | 350 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G3920 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core 2 Duo T6600 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2133 on the Celeron G3920 versus DDR3-800 on the Core 2 Duo T6600 — the Celeron G3920 supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron G3920 supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Celeron G3920) vs 0 (Core 2 Duo T6600) — the Celeron G3920 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H110,B150,H170,Z170 (Celeron G3920) and GM45,PM45 (Core 2 Duo T6600).
| Feature | Celeron G3920 | Core 2 Duo T6600 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+173% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2133+33% | DDR3-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB+700% | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support VT-x virtualization. The Celeron G3920 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 510), while the Core 2 Duo T6600 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G3920 targets Budget, Core 2 Duo T6600 targets Legacy Laptop. Direct competitor: Celeron G3920 rivals Pentium G4400.
| Feature | Celeron G3920 | Core 2 Duo T6600 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 510 | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | VT-x |
| Target Use | Budget | Legacy Laptop |
Value Analysis
At current prices ($30 vs $4), the Core 2 Duo T6600 is $26 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G3920 delivers 78.6 pts/$ vs 588.8 pts/$ for the Core 2 Duo T6600 — making the Core 2 Duo T6600 the 152.9% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G3920 | Core 2 Duo T6600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $40 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $4-87% |
| Performance per Dollar | 78.6 | 588.8+649% |
| Release Date | 2015 | 2009 |
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