Celeron N2810 vs Core 2 Duo T8300
Celeron N2810
Core 2 Duo T8300
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 N2810 is positioned at rank 605 and the Core 2 Duo T8300 is on rank 710, so the Celeron N2810 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N2810
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo T8300
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron N2810 | Core 2 Duo T8300 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron N2810 | Core 2 Duo T8300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 N2810 and Core 2 Duo T8300
Celeron N2810
The Celeron N2810 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 7.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,474 points. Launch price was $260.
Core 2 Duo T8300
The Core 2 Duo T8300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 January 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: 3 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,472 points. Launch price was $241.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron N2810 and Core 2 Duo T8300 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Celeron N2810 versus 2.4 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T8300 — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo T8300 (base: 2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Celeron N2810 uses the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Core 2 Duo T8300 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N2810 scores 1,474 against the Core 2 Duo T8300's 1,472 — a 0.1% lead for the Celeron N2810. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Celeron N2810 vs 3 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo T8300.
| Feature | Celeron N2810 | Core 2 Duo T8300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz | 2.4 GHz+20% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.4 GHz+20% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 3 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 3 MB+500% |
| Process | 22 nm-51% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) | Penryn (2008−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,474 | 1,472 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 450 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 850 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron N2810 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core 2 Duo T8300 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1066 on the Celeron N2810 versus DDR2-800 on the Core 2 Duo T8300 — the Celeron N2810 supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 8 of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 4 (Celeron N2810) vs 0 (Core 2 Duo T8300) — the Celeron N2810 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FCBGA1170 (Celeron N2810) and GM965,PM965 (Core 2 Duo T8300).
| Feature | Celeron N2810 | Core 2 Duo T8300 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1170 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | 1066+53200% | DDR2-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 | 8 GB+104857500% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (Celeron N2810) vs VT-x (Core 2 Duo T8300). The Celeron N2810 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)), while the Core 2 Duo T8300 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core 2 Duo T8300 targets Legacy Laptop. Direct competitor: Celeron N2810 rivals AMD A4-1250.
| Feature | Celeron N2810 | Core 2 Duo T8300 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Legacy Laptop |
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