Celeron N3010 vs Core 2 Duo L7400

CPU

GPU

Celeron N3010

2 Cores2 Thrd4 WWMax: 2.24 GHz2016

Core 2 Duo L7400

2 Cores17 WW2006

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron N3010

2 / 2

735

0.0%

765

+4.1%

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 N3010 is positioned at rank 1164 and the Core 2 Duo L7400 is on rank 434, so the Core 2 Duo L7400 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 N3010

#1152

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

4271%

#1153

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4208%

#1154

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3863%

#1155

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3846%

#1156

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3810%

#1158

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3680%

#1159

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3528%

#1160

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3523%

#1161

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3428%

#1164

Celeron N3010

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

100%

#1165

Core i7-3537U

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

99%

#1166

Core M-5Y10c

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

99%

#1167

Core M-5Y10a

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

99%

#1168

Core M-5Y31

MSRP: $281|Avg: $30

99%

#1170

Celeron 1047UE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

98%

#1171

Core M-5Y70

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

98%

#1172

Celeron U3400

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

97%

#1173

Celeron T1600

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

97%

#1174

Pro A12-8800B

MSRP: $400|Avg: $40

97%

#1176

Core i7-2637M

MSRP: $289|Avg: N/A

95%

#1177

Core 2 Duo SL9600

MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A

95%

#1178

Athlon PRO 3045B

MSRP: $426|Avg: $180

95%

#1179

Core 2 Duo T5600

MSRP: $241|Avg: N/A

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo L7400

#422

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

575%

#423

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

567%

#424

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

520%

#425

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

518%

#426

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

513%

#428

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

496%

#429

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

475%

#430

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

475%

#431

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

462%

#434

Core 2 Duo L7400

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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 N3010 (2016) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3L-1600, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron N3010	Core 2 Duo L7400
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($107)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Airmont (2016) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Duo L7400 (2006) relies on 65 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron N3010	Core 2 Duo L7400
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($107)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 N3010 Benchmark Check

Core 2 Duo L7400 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron N3010 and Core 2 Duo L7400

Celeron N3010

The Celeron N3010 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 January 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Airmont (2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.04 GHz, with boost up to 2.24 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: DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 735 points. Launch price was $107.

Core 2 Duo L7400

The Core 2 Duo L7400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It has 2 cores. Base frequency: 1.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: BGA479. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 765 points. Launch price was $249.

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Processing Power

Both the Celeron N3010 and Core 2 Duo L7400 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. The Celeron N3010 is built on the Airmont (2016) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron N3010 scores 735 against the Core 2 Duo L7400's 765 — a 4% lead for the Core 2 Duo L7400. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Celeron N3010 vs 4 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo L7400.

Feature	Celeron N3010	Core 2 Duo L7400
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2
Boost Clock	2.24 GHz	—
Base Clock	1.04 GHz	1.5 GHz+44%
L3 Cache	0 kB	4 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache	1 MB	—
Process	14 nm-78%	65 nm
Architecture	Airmont (2016)	—
PassMark	735	765+4%

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron N3010 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core 2 Duo L7400 uses BGA479 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Celeron N3010	Core 2 Duo L7400
Socket	FCBGA1170	BGA479
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+173%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	8	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	4	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (Celeron N3010) / not specified (Core 2 Duo L7400). The Celeron N3010 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 400), while the Core 2 Duo L7400 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron N3010 targets Budget Mobile.