Celeron G5900T vs Core 2 Duo E8700
Celeron G5900T
Core 2 Duo E8700
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron G5900T
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo E8700
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G5900T | Core 2 Duo E8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ More affordable ($30) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G5900T | Core 2 Duo E8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+68%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ More affordable ($30) |
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 G5900T and Core 2 Duo E8700
Celeron G5900T
The Celeron G5900T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 2,192 points. Launch price was $69.
Core 2 Duo E8700
The Core 2 Duo E8700 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L2 cache: 6 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard. Passmark benchmark score: 2,212 points. Launch price was $249.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron G5900T and Core 2 Duo E8700 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. The Core 2 Duo E8700 is built on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron G5900T scores 2,192 against the Core 2 Duo E8700's 2,212 — a 0.9% lead for the Core 2 Duo E8700.
| Feature | Celeron G5900T | Core 2 Duo E8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | — | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.5 GHz+9% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB Intel® Smart Cache | — |
| L2 Cache | — | 6 MB (total) |
| Process | 14 nm-69% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | — | Wolfdale (2008−2010) |
| PassMark | 2,192 | 2,212 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 748 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 750 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G5900T uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core 2 Duo E8700 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron G5900T | Core 2 Duo E8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+173% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron G5900T) / not specified (Core 2 Duo E8700). The Celeron G5900T includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 610), while the Core 2 Duo E8700 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G5900T targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G5900T rivals Pentium Gold G6400T.
| Feature | Celeron G5900T | Core 2 Duo E8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 610 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G5900T launched at $42 MSRP, while the Core 2 Duo E8700 debuted at $256. At current prices ($50 vs $30), the Core 2 Duo E8700 is $20 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G5900T delivers 43.8 pts/$ vs 73.7 pts/$ for the Core 2 Duo E8700 — making the Core 2 Duo E8700 the 50.9% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G5900T | Core 2 Duo E8700 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $42-84% | $256 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $30-40% |
| Performance per Dollar | 43.8 | 73.7+68% |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2009 |
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