Celeron N2910 vs Core 2 Duo P8800

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 N2910 is positioned at rank 833 and the Core 2 Duo P8800 is on rank 128, so the Core 2 Duo P8800 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 N2910

#821

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1332%

#822

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1313%

#823

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1205%

#824

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1200%

#825

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1189%

#827

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1148%

#828

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1101%

#829

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1099%

#830

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1069%

#833

Celeron N2910

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#835

FX-9830P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

100%

#836

Celeron M P4600

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

100%

#837

Celeron 887

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo P8800

#116

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

300%

#117

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

296%

#118

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

272%

#119

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

270%

#120

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

268%

#122

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

259%

#123

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

248%

#124

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

248%

#125

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

241%

#128

Core 2 Duo P8800

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#137

N200

MSRP: $193|Avg: N/A

97%

#138

Core 2 Duo SP9600

MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A

97%

#140

Core 2 Duo P8700

MSRP: $241|Avg: $85

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core 2 Duo P8800 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Celeron N2910 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.9% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Celeron N2910	Core 2 Duo P8800
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Celeron N2910	Core 2 Duo P8800
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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron N2910 and Core 2 Duo P8800

Celeron N2910

The Celeron N2910 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 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: 2,907 points. Launch price was $69.

Core 2 Duo P8800

The Core 2 Duo P8800 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.66 GHz, with boost up to 2.66 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,932 points. Launch price was $241.

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Processing Power

The Celeron N2910 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core 2 Duo P8800 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Celeron N2910 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Celeron N2910 versus 2.66 GHz on the Core 2 Duo P8800 — a 49.8% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo P8800 (base: 1.6 GHz vs 2.66 GHz). The Celeron N2910 uses the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Core 2 Duo P8800 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N2910 scores 2,907 against the Core 2 Duo P8800's 2,932 — a 0.9% lead for the Core 2 Duo P8800. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Celeron N2910 vs 3 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo P8800.

Feature	Celeron N2910	Core 2 Duo P8800
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.6 GHz	2.66 GHz+66%
Base Clock	1.6 GHz	2.66 GHz+66%
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	2,907	2,932
Geekbench 6 Single	210	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	700	—

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron N2910 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core 2 Duo P8800 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Celeron N2910	Core 2 Duo P8800
Socket	FCBGA1170	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0+82%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L-1066	—
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	4	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron N2910) / not specified (Core 2 Duo P8800). The Celeron N2910 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)), while the Core 2 Duo P8800 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron N2910 targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: Celeron N2910 rivals AMD A4-6210.