Celeron G4930T vs Core 2 Duo P7450
Celeron G4930T
Core 2 Duo P7450
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron G4930T
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo P7450
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G4930T | Core 2 Duo P7450 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($42) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G4930T | Core 2 Duo P7450 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($42) | ✅ 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 G4930T and Core 2 Duo P7450
Celeron G4930T
The Celeron G4930T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 2,287 points. Launch price was $42.
Core 2 Duo P7450
The Core 2 Duo P7450 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 2.13 GHz, with boost up to 2.13 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,306 points. Launch price was $249.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron G4930T and Core 2 Duo P7450 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Celeron G4930T versus 2.13 GHz on the Core 2 Duo P7450 — a 33.9% clock advantage for the Celeron G4930T (base: 3 GHz vs 2.13 GHz). The Celeron G4930T uses the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core 2 Duo P7450 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G4930T scores 2,287 against the Core 2 Duo P7450's 2,306 — a 0.8% lead for the Core 2 Duo P7450. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 599 vs 250, a 82.2% lead for the Celeron G4930T that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 927 vs 450 (69.3% advantage for the Celeron G4930T). L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron G4930T vs 3 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo P7450.
| Feature | Celeron G4930T | Core 2 Duo P7450 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz+41% | 2.13 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+41% | 2.13 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB | 3 MB L2 Cache+50% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 3 MB+500% |
| Process | 14 nm-69% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) | Penryn (2008−2011) |
| PassMark | 2,287 | 2,306 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 599+140% | 250 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 927+106% | 450 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G4930T uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core 2 Duo P7450 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2400 on the Celeron G4930T versus DDR3-1066 on the Core 2 Duo P7450 — the Celeron G4930T supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron G4930T 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. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: H310,B360,B365,H370,Z370,Z390 (Celeron G4930T) and PM45,GM45 (Core 2 Duo P7450).
| Feature | Celeron G4930T | Core 2 Duo P7450 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+173% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400+33% | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB+700% | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron G4930T) vs Disabled (Core 2 Duo P7450). The Celeron G4930T includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 610), while the Core 2 Duo P7450 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G4930T targets Budget, Core 2 Duo P7450 targets Laptop. Direct competitor: Celeron G4930T rivals Pentium G5420T.
| Feature | Celeron G4930T | Core 2 Duo P7450 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 610 | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | Disabled |
| Target Use | Budget | Laptop |
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