CPU
GPU
Celeron G550T
Core 2 Duo T9600
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 G550T is positioned at rank 673 and the Core 2 Duo T9600 is on rank 841, so the Celeron G550T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G550T
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo T9600
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G550T | Core 2 Duo T9600 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G550T | Core 2 Duo T9600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) | ✅ 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 G550T and Core 2 Duo T9600
Celeron G550T
The Celeron G550T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) 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 (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,074 points. Launch price was $69.
Core 2 Duo T9600
The Core 2 Duo T9600 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 July 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,087 points. Launch price was $316.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron G550T and Core 2 Duo T9600 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Celeron G550T versus 2.8 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T9600 — a 24% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo T9600 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Celeron G550T uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Core 2 Duo T9600 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G550T scores 1,074 against the Core 2 Duo T9600's 1,087 — a 1.2% lead for the Core 2 Duo T9600. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G550T vs 6 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo T9600.
| Feature | Celeron G550T | Core 2 Duo T9600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.8 GHz+27% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.8 GHz+27% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 6 MB L2 Cache+200% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 6 MB+2300% |
| Process | 32 nm-29% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Penryn (2008−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,074 | 1,087+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 366 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 656 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G550T uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core 2 Duo T9600 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron G550T | Core 2 Duo T9600 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron G550T) / not specified (Core 2 Duo T9600). The Celeron G550T includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Core 2 Duo T9600 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G550T targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G550T rivals Pentium G630T.
| Feature | Celeron G550T | Core 2 Duo T9600 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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