Celeron N2830 vs Core 2 Duo P9700

CPU

GPU

Celeron N2830

2 Cores2 Thrd7 WWMax: 2.41 GHz2014

Core 2 Duo P9700

2 Cores2 Thrd28 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2009

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron N2830

2 / 2

1,185

+0.6%

1,178

0.0%

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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 N2830 is positioned at rank 82 and the Core 2 Duo P9700 is on rank 564, so the Celeron N2830 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 N2830

#27

Core Ultra 7 265HX

MSRP: $450|Avg: N/A

92%

#70

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

248%

#71

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

244%

#72

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

224%

#73

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

223%

#74

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

221%

#76

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

213%

#77

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

205%

#78

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

204%

#79

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

199%

#82

Celeron N2830

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#88

Core 2 Duo T7500

MSRP: $316|Avg: $5

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo P9700

#176

Core i9-13900HK

MSRP: $697|Avg: N/A

99%

#178

Core i7-1360P

MSRP: $480|Avg: $280

98%

#179

Core i7-1260P

MSRP: $432|Avg: $432

98%

#552

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

747%

#553

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

736%

#554

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

676%

#555

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

673%

#556

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

667%

#558

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

644%

#559

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

617%

#560

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

616%

#561

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

600%

#564

Core 2 Duo P9700

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#572

A10-9600P

MSRP: $128|Avg: $50

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core 2 Duo P9700 leads in gaming performance. However, the Celeron N2830 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.6% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Celeron N2830	Core 2 Duo P9700
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 N2830	Core 2 Duo P9700
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 N2830 Benchmark Check

Core 2 Duo P9700 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

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Valorant

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron N2830 and Core 2 Duo P9700

Celeron N2830

The Celeron N2830 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 2.16 GHz, with boost up to 2.41 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: 1,185 points. Launch price was $107.

Core 2 Duo P9700

The Core 2 Duo P9700 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 June 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 6 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,178 points. Launch price was $348.

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Processing Power

Both the Celeron N2830 and Core 2 Duo P9700 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.41 GHz on the Celeron N2830 versus 2.8 GHz on the Core 2 Duo P9700 — a 15% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo P9700 (base: 2.16 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Celeron N2830 uses the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Core 2 Duo P9700 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N2830 scores 1,185 against the Core 2 Duo P9700's 1,178 — a 0.6% lead for the Celeron N2830. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Celeron N2830 vs 6 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo P9700.

Feature	Celeron N2830	Core 2 Duo P9700
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.41 GHz	2.8 GHz+16%
Base Clock	2.16 GHz	2.8 GHz+30%
L3 Cache	0 kB	6 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	6 MB (total)+1100%
Process	22 nm-51%	45 nm
Architecture	Bay Trail-M (2013−2014)	Penryn (2008−2011)
PassMark	1,185	1,178

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron N2830 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core 2 Duo P9700 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Celeron N2830	Core 2 Duo P9700
Socket	FCBGA1170	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0+82%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	1333	—
Max RAM Capacity	8	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	4	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (Celeron N2830) / not specified (Core 2 Duo P9700). The Celeron N2830 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)), while the Core 2 Duo P9700 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Celeron N2830 rivals AMD A6-6310.