CPU
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Celeron G4930T
Core 2 Duo T7500
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron G4930T
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo T7500
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G4930T | Core 2 Duo T7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($42) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G4930T | Core 2 Duo T7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+748%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($42) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
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 T7500
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 T7500
The Core 2 Duo T7500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 May 2007 (18 years ago). It is based on the Merom (2006−2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 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: 2,308 points. Launch price was $234.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron G4930T and Core 2 Duo T7500 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Celeron G4930T versus 2.2 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T7500 — a 30.8% clock advantage for the Celeron G4930T (base: 3 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Celeron G4930T uses the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core 2 Duo T7500 uses Merom (2006−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G4930T scores 2,287 against the Core 2 Duo T7500's 2,308 — a 0.9% lead for the Core 2 Duo T7500. Multi-core Geekbench: 927 vs 507 (58.6% advantage for the Celeron G4930T). L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron G4930T vs 0 kB on the Core 2 Duo T7500.
| Feature | Celeron G4930T | Core 2 Duo T7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz+36% | 2.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+36% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 4 MB+700% |
| Process | 14 nm-78% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) | Merom (2006−2008) |
| PassMark | 2,287 | 2,308 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 599 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 927+83% | 507 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G4930T uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core 2 Duo T7500 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2400 on the Celeron G4930T versus DDR2-667 on the Core 2 Duo T7500 — the Celeron G4930T 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: H310,B360,B365,H370,Z370,Z390 (Celeron G4930T) and GM965,PM965 (Core 2 Duo T7500).
| Feature | Celeron G4930T | Core 2 Duo T7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+173% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400+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 G4930T includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 610), while the Core 2 Duo T7500 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G4930T targets Budget, Core 2 Duo T7500 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G4930T rivals Pentium G5420T; Core 2 Duo T7500 rivals Athlon Silver 3050U.
| Feature | Celeron G4930T | Core 2 Duo T7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 610 | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | VT-x |
| Target Use | Budget | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G4930T launched at $42 MSRP, while the Core 2 Duo T7500 debuted at $316. At current prices ($42 vs $5), the Core 2 Duo T7500 is $37 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G4930T delivers 54.5 pts/$ vs 461.6 pts/$ for the Core 2 Duo T7500 — making the Core 2 Duo T7500 the 157.8% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G4930T | Core 2 Duo T7500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $42-87% | $316 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $42 | $5-88% |
| Performance per Dollar | 54.5 | 461.6+747% |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2007 |
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