Celeron N2807 vs Core 2 Duo SP9400
Celeron N2807
Core 2 Duo SP9400
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.
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 N2807 is positioned at rank 51 and the Core 2 Duo SP9400 is on rank 631, so the Celeron N2807 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N2807
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo SP9400
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron N2807 | Core 2 Duo SP9400 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron N2807 | Core 2 Duo SP9400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) | ✅ 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 N2807 and Core 2 Duo SP9400
Celeron N2807
The Celeron N2807 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 February 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.58 GHz, with boost up to 2.16 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 4.3 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,093 points. Launch price was $107.
Core 2 Duo SP9400
The Core 2 Duo SP9400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 August 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: BGA956. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,083 points. Launch price was $284.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron N2807 and Core 2 Duo SP9400 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.16 GHz on the Celeron N2807 versus 2.4 GHz on the Core 2 Duo SP9400 — a 10.5% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo SP9400 (base: 1.58 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Celeron N2807 uses the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Core 2 Duo SP9400 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N2807 scores 2,093 against the Core 2 Duo SP9400's 2,083 — a 0.5% lead for the Celeron N2807. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 180 vs 340, a 61.5% lead for the Core 2 Duo SP9400 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 320 vs 600 (60.9% advantage for the Core 2 Duo SP9400). L3 cache: 0 kB on the Celeron N2807 vs 6 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo SP9400.
| Feature | Celeron N2807 | Core 2 Duo SP9400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.16 GHz | 2.4 GHz+11% |
| Base Clock | 1.58 GHz | 2.4 GHz+52% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 6 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 6 MB+1100% |
| Process | 22 nm-51% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) | Penryn (2008−2011) |
| PassMark | 2,093 | 2,083 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 180 | 340+89% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 320 | 600+88% |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron N2807 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core 2 Duo SP9400 uses BGA956 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3L-1333 memory speed. The Core 2 Duo SP9400 supports up to 8 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (Celeron N2807) vs 2 (Core 2 Duo SP9400). Chipset compatibility: SoC (Celeron N2807) and GS45 (Core 2 Duo SP9400).
| Feature | Celeron N2807 | Core 2 Duo SP9400 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1170 | BGA956 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1333 | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | — |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support VT-x virtualization. The Celeron N2807 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)), while the Core 2 Duo SP9400 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron N2807 targets Netbook, Core 2 Duo SP9400 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron N2807 rivals AMD E1-6010; Core 2 Duo SP9400 rivals Athlon II X2 245e.
| Feature | Celeron N2807 | Core 2 Duo SP9400 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) | GMA X4500HD |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | VT-x |
| Target Use | Netbook | Budget |
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