Celeron N3000 vs Core 2 Duo L7200

Celeron N3000

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 2.08 GHz2015

Core 2 Duo L7200

2 Cores17 WW2007

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron N3000

2 / 2

705

+2.9%

685

0.0%

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 N3000 is positioned at rank 817 and the Core 2 Duo L7200 is on rank 56, so the Core 2 Duo L7200 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 N3000

#805

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1249%

#806

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1230%

#807

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1129%

#808

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1124%

#809

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1114%

#811

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1076%

#812

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1031%

#813

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1030%

#814

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1002%

#817

Celeron N3000

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#818

Core i7-8709G

MSRP: $338|Avg: $150

100%

#819

Celeron M 560

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

99%

#824

Celeron Dual-Core T3000

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

96%

#825

Pentium P6100

MSRP: $100|Avg: $16.39

96%

#827

Celeron M 575

MSRP: $86|Avg: $12

95%

#829

Core i7-10710U

MSRP: $415|Avg: N/A

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo L7200

#13

Ryzen 3 210

MSRP: $99|Avg: $99

97%

#14

Ryzen 5 PRO 230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

96%

#44

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

214%

#45

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

211%

#46

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

194%

#47

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

193%

#48

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

191%

#50

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

185%

#51

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

177%

#52

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

177%

#53

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

172%

#56

Core 2 Duo L7200

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#65

Core i5-3320M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

97%

#66

Core i7-4510U

MSRP: $393|Avg: N/A

96%

#69

Core 2 Quad Q9100

MSRP: $14|Avg: $14

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Celeron N3000 (2015) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron N3000	Core 2 Duo L7200
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Braswell (2015−2016) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Duo L7200 (2007) relies on 65 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron N3000	Core 2 Duo L7200
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 N3000 Benchmark Check

Core 2 Duo L7200 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron N3000 and Core 2 Duo L7200

Celeron N3000

The Celeron N3000 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Braswell (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.04 GHz, with boost up to 2.08 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 705 points. Launch price was $107.

Core 2 Duo L7200

The Core 2 Duo L7200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It has 2 cores. Base frequency: 1.33 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: BGA479. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 685 points. Launch price was $249.

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Processing Power

Both the Celeron N3000 and Core 2 Duo L7200 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. The Celeron N3000 is built on the Braswell (2015−2016) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron N3000 scores 705 against the Core 2 Duo L7200's 685 — a 2.9% lead for the Celeron N3000. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Celeron N3000 vs 4 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo L7200.

Feature	Celeron N3000	Core 2 Duo L7200
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2
Boost Clock	2.08 GHz	—
Base Clock	1.04 GHz	1.33 GHz+28%
L3 Cache	0 kB	4 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache	1 MB	—
Process	14 nm-78%	65 nm
Architecture	Braswell (2015−2016)	—
PassMark	705+3%	685
Geekbench 6 Single	160	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	290	—

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron N3000 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core 2 Duo L7200 uses BGA479 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Celeron N3000	Core 2 Duo L7200
Socket	FCBGA1170	BGA479
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+173%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L-1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	4	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Celeron N3000) / not specified (Core 2 Duo L7200). The Celeron N3000 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 400), while the Core 2 Duo L7200 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron N3000 targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: Celeron N3000 rivals AMD E2-7110.