Celeron G5920 vs Core 2 Duo T7700
Celeron G5920
Core 2 Duo T7700
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron G5920
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo T7700
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G5920 | Core 2 Duo T7700 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G5920 | Core 2 Duo T7700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) | ✅ 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 G5920 and Core 2 Duo T7700
Celeron G5920
The Celeron G5920 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 58 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 2,577 points. Launch price was $69.
Core 2 Duo T7700
The Core 2 Duo T7700 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 September 2007 (18 years ago). It is based on the Merom (2006−2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 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: 2,554 points. Launch price was $307.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron G5920 and Core 2 Duo T7700 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Celeron G5920 versus 2.4 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T7700 — a 37.3% clock advantage for the Celeron G5920 (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Celeron G5920 uses the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture (14 nm), while the Core 2 Duo T7700 uses Merom (2006−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G5920 scores 2,577 against the Core 2 Duo T7700's 2,554 — a 0.9% lead for the Celeron G5920. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 756 vs 254, a 99.4% lead for the Celeron G5920 that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G5920 vs 0 kB on the Core 2 Duo T7700.
| Feature | Celeron G5920 | Core 2 Duo T7700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz+46% | 2.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+46% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 4 MB+1500% |
| Process | 14 nm-78% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Comet Lake (2020−2025) | Merom (2006−2008) |
| PassMark | 2,577 | 2,554 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 756+198% | 254 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,248 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G5920 uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core 2 Duo T7700 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2666 on the Celeron G5920 versus DDR2-667 on the Core 2 Duo T7700 — the Celeron G5920 supports 66.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron G5920 supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 187.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: H410,B460,H470,Z490,H510,B560,H570,Z590 (Celeron G5920) and GL960,GME965,GM965,PM965 (Core 2 Duo T7700).
| Feature | Celeron G5920 | Core 2 Duo T7700 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+173% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666+100% | DDR2-667 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB+3100% | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support VT-x virtualization. The Celeron G5920 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 610), while the Core 2 Duo T7700 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G5920 targets Budget, Core 2 Duo T7700 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G5920 rivals Pentium Gold G6405; Core 2 Duo T7700 rivals Athlon 64 X2 5000+.
| Feature | Celeron G5920 | Core 2 Duo T7700 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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