CPU
GPU
Celeron N3150
Core 2 Duo P9700
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 N3150 is positioned at rank 208 and the Core 2 Duo P9700 is on rank 564, so the Celeron N3150 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N3150
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo P9700
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron N3150 | Core 2 Duo P9700 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Braswell (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron N3150 | Core 2 Duo P9700 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Celeron N3150 and Core 2 Duo P9700
Celeron N3150
The Celeron N3150 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 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.08 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,177 points. Launch price was $107.
Core 2 Duo P9700
The Core 2 Duo P9700 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 June 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 6 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,178 points. Launch price was $348.
Processing Power
The Celeron N3150 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core 2 Duo P9700 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Celeron N3150 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.08 GHz on the Celeron N3150 versus 2.8 GHz on the Core 2 Duo P9700 — a 29.5% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo P9700 (base: 1.6 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Celeron N3150 uses the Braswell (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Core 2 Duo P9700 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N3150 scores 1,177 against the Core 2 Duo P9700's 1,178 — a 0.1% lead for the Core 2 Duo P9700. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Celeron N3150 vs 6 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo P9700.
| Feature | Celeron N3150 | Core 2 Duo P9700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.08 GHz | 2.8 GHz+35% |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.8 GHz+75% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 6 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 6 MB (total)+200% |
| Process | 14 nm-69% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Braswell (2015−2016) | Penryn (2008−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,177 | 1,178 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron N3150 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core 2 Duo P9700 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron N3150 | Core 2 Duo P9700 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1170 | PGA478 |
| 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 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (Celeron N3150) / not specified (Core 2 Duo P9700). The Celeron N3150 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Braswell)), while the Core 2 Duo P9700 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Celeron N3150 rivals AMD E2-7110.
| Feature | Celeron N3150 | Core 2 Duo P9700 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Braswell) | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
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