Celeron N2840 vs Pentium Dual Core T4500
Celeron N2840
Pentium Dual Core T4500
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 N2840 is positioned at rank 157 and the Pentium Dual Core T4500 is on rank 1108, so the Celeron N2840 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron N2840
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Dual Core T4500
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron N2840 | Pentium Dual Core T4500 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron N2840 | Pentium Dual Core T4500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) |
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 N2840 and Pentium Dual Core T4500
Celeron N2840
The Celeron N2840 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. 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 2.58 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: 1,331 points. Launch price was $69.
Pentium Dual Core T4500
The Pentium Dual Core T4500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: P. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,336 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron N2840 and Pentium Dual Core T4500 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.58 GHz on the Celeron N2840 versus 2.3 GHz on the Pentium Dual Core T4500 — a 11.5% clock advantage for the Celeron N2840 (base: 2.16 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Celeron N2840 uses the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Pentium Dual Core T4500 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N2840 scores 1,331 against the Pentium Dual Core T4500's 1,336 — a 0.4% lead for the Pentium Dual Core T4500. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Celeron N2840 | Pentium Dual Core T4500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.58 GHz+12% | 2.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.16 GHz | 2.3 GHz+6% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 1 MB+100% |
| Process | 22 nm-51% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) | NetBurst (2000−2006) |
| PassMark | 1,331 | 1,336 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 230 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 430 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron N2840 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium Dual Core T4500 uses P (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3L-1333 memory speed. Both support up to 8 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 4 (Celeron N2840) vs 0 (Pentium Dual Core T4500) — the Celeron N2840 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Celeron N2840 | Pentium Dual Core T4500 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1170 | P |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1333 | DDR3-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron N2840) vs No VT-x (Pentium Dual Core T4500). The Celeron N2840 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)), while the Pentium Dual Core T4500 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron N2840 targets Netbook, Pentium Dual Core T4500 targets Mobile. Direct competitor: Celeron N2840 rivals AMD A6-6310.
| Feature | Celeron N2840 | Pentium Dual Core T4500 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | No VT-x |
| Target Use | Netbook | Mobile |
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