Celeron M 540 vs Core 2 Duo T5750

Celeron M 540

1 Cores1 Thrd1 WWMax: 1.86 GHz2007

Core 2 Duo T5750

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 2 GHz2008

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron M 540

1 / 1

1,744

+0.3%

1,738

0.0%

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 M 540 is positioned at rank 873 and the Core 2 Duo T5750 is on rank 28, so the Core 2 Duo T5750 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron M 540

#861

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1447%

#862

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1426%

#863

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1309%

#864

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1303%

#865

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1291%

#867

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1247%

#868

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1195%

#869

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1193%

#870

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1161%

#873

Celeron M 540

MSRP: $86|Avg: $20

100%

#877

Microsoft SQ1

MSRP: $300|Avg: $180

99%

#879

Core i5-6440HQ

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

99%

#883

Celeron Dual-Core T1600

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

99%

#884

Athlon II N330

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo T5750

#16

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

169%

#17

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

166%

#18

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

153%

#19

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

152%

#20

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

151%

#22

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

145%

#23

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

139%

#24

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

139%

#25

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

136%

#28

Core 2 Duo T5750

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $8

100%

#29

Core 2 Duo T7200

MSRP: $286|Avg: $6

99%

#30

Core i5-3230M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $13

98%

#31

Atom D525

MSRP: $63|Avg: N/A

98%

#32

Atom x7835RE

MSRP: $127|Avg: N/A

98%

#33

Core 2 Duo P8400

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

96%

#38

Core 2 Duo T8100

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

89%

#39

Atom 330

MSRP: $43|Avg: $30

88%

#43

Core 2 Duo SU7300

MSRP: $289|Avg: N/A

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core 2 Duo T5750 leads in gaming performance. However, the Celeron M 540 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.3% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Celeron M 540	Core 2 Duo T5750
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($20)	✅ More affordable ($8)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Core 2 Duo T5750 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 60% cheaper ($8 vs $20) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Celeron M 540	Core 2 Duo T5750
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+149%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($20)	✅ More affordable ($8)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Celeron M 540 Benchmark Check

Core 2 Duo T5750 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron M 540 and Core 2 Duo T5750

Celeron M 540

The Celeron M 540 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Merom (2006−2008) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.86 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,744 points. Launch price was $69.

Core 2 Duo T5750

The Core 2 Duo T5750 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Merom (2006−2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,738 points. Launch price was $249.

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Processing Power

The Celeron M 540 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Core 2 Duo T5750 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Core 2 Duo T5750 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.86 GHz on the Celeron M 540 versus 2 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T5750 — a 7.3% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo T5750. Both are built on the Merom (2006−2008) architecture using a 65 nm process. In PassMark, the Celeron M 540 scores 1,744 against the Core 2 Duo T5750's 1,738 — a 0.3% lead for the Celeron M 540.

Feature	Celeron M 540	Core 2 Duo T5750
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	2 / 2+100%
Boost Clock	1.86 GHz	2 GHz+8%
Base Clock	—	2 GHz
L3 Cache	—	2 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%
Process	65 nm	65 nm
Architecture	Merom (2006−2008)	Merom (2006−2008)
PassMark	1,744	1,738
Geekbench 6 Single	—	360
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	680

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Memory & Platform

Maximum memory speed reaches 667 on the Celeron M 540 versus DDR2-667 on the Core 2 Duo T5750 — the Celeron M 540 supports 198.8% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 4 of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: GL960,GM965 (Celeron M 540) and GM965,PM965 (Core 2 Duo T5750).

Feature	Celeron M 540	Core 2 Duo T5750
Socket	—	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	667+33250%	DDR2-667
Max RAM Capacity	4	4 GB+104857500%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	0

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: false (Celeron M 540) vs None (Core 2 Duo T5750). Primary use case: Core 2 Duo T5750 targets Legacy Laptop. Direct competitor: Celeron M 540 rivals Mobile Sempron 3600+.

Feature	Celeron M 540	Core 2 Duo T5750
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	—
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	false	None
Target Use	—	Legacy Laptop

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Value Analysis

At current prices ($20 vs $8), the Core 2 Duo T5750 is $12 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron M 540 delivers 87.2 pts/$ vs 217.3 pts/$ for the Core 2 Duo T5750 — making the Core 2 Duo T5750 the 85.4% better value option.