Celeron N2910 vs Core 2 Duo P9500
Celeron N2910
Core 2 Duo P9500
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 N2910 is positioned at rank 833 and the Core 2 Duo P9500 is on rank 354, so the Core 2 Duo P9500 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N2910
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo P9500
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron N2910 | Core 2 Duo P9500 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 N2910 | Core 2 Duo P9500 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 N2910 and Core 2 Duo P9500
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 P9500
The Core 2 Duo P9500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 July 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.53 GHz, with boost up to 2.53 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,901 points. Launch price was $348.
Processing Power
The Celeron N2910 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core 2 Duo P9500 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Celeron N2910 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Celeron N2910 versus 2.53 GHz on the Core 2 Duo P9500 — a 45% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo P9500 (base: 1.6 GHz vs 2.53 GHz). The Celeron N2910 uses the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Core 2 Duo P9500 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N2910 scores 2,907 against the Core 2 Duo P9500's 2,901 — a 0.2% lead for the Celeron N2910. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 210 vs 340, a 47.3% lead for the Core 2 Duo P9500 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 700 vs 650 (7.4% advantage for the Celeron N2910). L3 cache: 0 kB on the Celeron N2910 vs 6 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo P9500.
| Feature | Celeron N2910 | Core 2 Duo P9500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.53 GHz+58% |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.53 GHz+58% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 6 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 6 MB+1100% |
| Process | 22 nm-51% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) | Penryn (2008−2011) |
| PassMark | 2,907 | 2,901 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 210 | 340+62% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 700+8% | 650 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron N2910 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core 2 Duo P9500 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3L-1066 memory speed. Both support up to 8 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Celeron N2910) and PM45,GM45 (Core 2 Duo P9500).
| Feature | Celeron N2910 | Core 2 Duo P9500 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1170 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1066 | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | — |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support VT-x virtualization. The Celeron N2910 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)), while the Core 2 Duo P9500 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron N2910 targets Budget Laptop, Core 2 Duo P9500 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron N2910 rivals AMD A4-6210; Core 2 Duo P9500 rivals Athlon II X2 245e.
| Feature | Celeron N2910 | Core 2 Duo P9500 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | VT-x |
| Target Use | Budget Laptop | Budget |
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