Celeron N2807 vs Core 2 Duo T6400
Celeron N2807
Core 2 Duo T6400
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 N2807 is positioned at rank 51 and the Core 2 Duo T6400 is on rank 49, so the Core 2 Duo T6400 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 T6400
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron N2807 | Core 2 Duo T6400 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| 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 T6400 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 T6400
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 T6400
The Core 2 Duo T6400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) 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 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,115 points. Launch price was $249.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron N2807 and Core 2 Duo T6400 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.16 GHz on the Celeron N2807 versus 2 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T6400 — a 7.7% clock advantage for the Celeron N2807 (base: 1.58 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Celeron N2807 uses the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Core 2 Duo T6400 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N2807 scores 2,093 against the Core 2 Duo T6400's 2,115 — a 1% lead for the Core 2 Duo T6400. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 180 vs 650, a 113.3% lead for the Core 2 Duo T6400 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 320 vs 1,300 (121% advantage for the Core 2 Duo T6400). L3 cache: 0 kB on the Celeron N2807 vs 2 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo T6400.
| Feature | Celeron N2807 | Core 2 Duo T6400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.16 GHz+8% | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.58 GHz | 2 GHz+27% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 2 MB+300% |
| Process | 22 nm-51% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) | Penryn (2008−2011) |
| PassMark | 2,093 | 2,115+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 180 | 650+261% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 320 | 1,300+306% |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron N2807 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core 2 Duo T6400 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3L-1333 on the Celeron N2807 versus DDR2-800 on the Core 2 Duo T6400 — the Celeron N2807 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core 2 Duo T6400 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 T6400). PCIe lanes: 4 (Celeron N2807) vs 0 (Core 2 Duo T6400) — the Celeron N2807 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Celeron N2807) and Intel GM45,Intel PM45 (Core 2 Duo T6400).
| Feature | Celeron N2807 | Core 2 Duo T6400 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1170 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1333+50% | DDR2-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron N2807) vs No (Core 2 Duo T6400). The Celeron N2807 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)), while the Core 2 Duo T6400 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron N2807 targets Netbook, Core 2 Duo T6400 targets Mobile. Direct competitor: Celeron N2807 rivals AMD E1-6010.
| Feature | Celeron N2807 | Core 2 Duo T6400 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | No |
| Target Use | Netbook | Mobile |
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