Celeron N2807 vs Core 2 Quad Q6700

Celeron N2807

2 Cores2 Thrd4 WWMax: 2.16 GHz2014

Core 2 Quad Q6700

4 Cores4 Thrd95 WWMax: 2.67 GHz2007

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron N2807

2 / 2

2,093

0.0%

2,092

0.0%

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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 Quad Q6700 is on rank 1079, so the Celeron N2807 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 N2807

#13

Ryzen 3 210

MSRP: $99|Avg: $99

96%

#39

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

210%

#40

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

207%

#41

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

190%

#42

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

189%

#43

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

188%

#45

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

181%

#46

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

174%

#47

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

173%

#48

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

169%

#51

Celeron N2807

MSRP: $107|Avg: $60

100%

#65

Core i5-3320M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

95%

#66

Core i7-4510U

MSRP: $393|Avg: N/A

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Quad Q6700

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

78915%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

74567%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

54142%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

16311%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

12920%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

11302%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

6473%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

6389%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

5817%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

5817%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

5752%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

5596%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

5518%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

5496%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

5446%

#1079

Core 2 Quad Q6700

MSRP: $530|Avg: $50

100%

#1080

Athlon 64 2600+

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

99%

#1081

Celeron 2.20

MSRP: $79|Avg: $15

98%

#1082

Athlon 64 X2 5200+

MSRP: $420|Avg: $15

91%

#1083

Athlon 64 X2 4000+

MSRP: $328|Avg: $10

91%

#1084

Core i7-975

MSRP: $999|Avg: $50

89%

#1085

Athlon XP 2600+

MSRP: $98|Avg: $10

88%

#1086

Core i7-965

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $40

87%

#1087

Athlon 64 FX-74

MSRP: $499|Avg: $50

84%

#1088

Athlon 64 2000+

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

84%

#1089

Core 2 Extreme QX9770

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $1399

84%

#1090

Athlon 64 X2 5600+

MSRP: $505|Avg: $15

84%

#1091

Athlon 64 X2 5400+

MSRP: $485|Avg: $78

83%

#1092

Celeron 2.30

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

82%

#1093

Phenom X4 9450e

MSRP: $450|Avg: $430

82%

#1094

Athlon 64 X2 3800+

MSRP: $354|Avg: $20

78%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Celeron N2807 (2014) utilizes 22 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron N2807	Core 2 Quad Q6700
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($60)	✅ More affordable ($50)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Kentsfield (2007) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Quad Q6700 (2007) relies on 65 nm technology and DDR1, DDR2, DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron N2807	Core 2 Quad Q6700
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+20%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($60)	✅ More affordable ($50)

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 N2807 Benchmark Check

Core 2 Quad Q6700 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron N2807 and Core 2 Quad Q6700

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 Quad Q6700

The Core 2 Quad Q6700 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Kentsfield (2007) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.66 GHz, with boost up to 2.67 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 8 MB (total). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,092 points. Launch price was $249.

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Processing Power

The Celeron N2807 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Core 2 Quad Q6700 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Core 2 Quad Q6700 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.16 GHz on the Celeron N2807 versus 2.67 GHz on the Core 2 Quad Q6700 — a 21.1% clock advantage for the Core 2 Quad Q6700 (base: 1.58 GHz vs 2.66 GHz). The Celeron N2807 uses the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Core 2 Quad Q6700 uses Kentsfield (2007) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N2807 scores 2,093 against the Core 2 Quad Q6700's 2,092 — a 0% lead for the Celeron N2807. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Celeron N2807	Core 2 Quad Q6700
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	2.16 GHz	2.67 GHz+24%
Base Clock	1.58 GHz	2.66 GHz+68%
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	8 MB (total)+1500%
Process	22 nm-66%	65 nm
Architecture	Bay Trail-M (2013−2014)	Kentsfield (2007)
PassMark	2,093	2,092
Geekbench 6 Single	180	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	320	—

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron N2807 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core 2 Quad Q6700 uses LGA775 (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 Quad Q6700 — the Celeron N2807 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core 2 Quad Q6700 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 Quad Q6700). PCIe lanes: 4 (Celeron N2807) vs 0 (Core 2 Quad Q6700) — the Celeron N2807 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Celeron N2807) and P45,G45 (Core 2 Quad Q6700).

Feature	Celeron N2807	Core 2 Quad Q6700
Socket	FCBGA1170	LGA775
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

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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 Quad Q6700 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron N2807 targets Netbook. Direct competitor: Celeron N2807 rivals AMD E1-6010.

Feature	Celeron N2807	Core 2 Quad Q6700
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)	—
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x	VT-x
Target Use	Netbook	—

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Value Analysis

The Celeron N2807 launched at $107 MSRP, while the Core 2 Quad Q6700 debuted at $530. At current prices ($60 vs $50), the Core 2 Quad Q6700 is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron N2807 delivers 34.9 pts/$ vs 41.8 pts/$ for the Core 2 Quad Q6700 — making the Core 2 Quad Q6700 the 18.1% better value option.