Celeron N3450 vs Core 2 Duo T7600
Celeron N3450
Core 2 Duo T7600
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 N3450 is positioned at rank 122 and the Core 2 Duo T7600 is on rank 875, so the Celeron N3450 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N3450
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo T7600
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron N3450 | Core 2 Duo T7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Apollo Lake (2014−2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron N3450 | Core 2 Duo T7600 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 N3450 and Core 2 Duo T7600
Celeron N3450
The Celeron N3450 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 August 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Apollo Lake (2014−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1296. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,981 points. Launch price was $107.
Core 2 Duo T7600
The Core 2 Duo T7600 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 28 August 2006 (19 years ago). It is based on the Merom (2006−2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.33 GHz, with boost up to 2.33 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 34 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,004 points. Launch price was $619.
Processing Power
The Celeron N3450 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core 2 Duo T7600 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Celeron N3450 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Celeron N3450 versus 2.33 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T7600 — a 5.7% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo T7600 (base: 1.1 GHz vs 2.33 GHz). The Celeron N3450 uses the Apollo Lake (2014−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Core 2 Duo T7600 uses Merom (2006−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N3450 scores 1,981 against the Core 2 Duo T7600's 2,004 — a 1.2% lead for the Core 2 Duo T7600. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Celeron N3450 | Core 2 Duo T7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.33 GHz+6% |
| Base Clock | 1.1 GHz | 2.33 GHz+112% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
| Process | 14 nm-78% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Apollo Lake (2014−2016) | Merom (2006−2008) |
| PassMark | 1,981 | 2,004+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron N3450 uses the FCBGA1296 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core 2 Duo T7600 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 2400 on the Celeron N3450 versus DDR2-667 on the Core 2 Duo T7600 — the Celeron N3450 supports 199.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron N3450 supports up to 8 of RAM compared to 4 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 6 (Celeron N3450) vs 16 (Core 2 Duo T7600) — the Core 2 Duo T7600 offers 10 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FCBGA1296 (Celeron N3450) and Socket P (Core 2 Duo T7600).
| Feature | Celeron N3450 | Core 2 Duo T7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1296 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+173% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | 2400+119900% | DDR2-667 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 | 4 GB+52428700% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 6 | 16+167% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (Celeron N3450) vs VT-x (Core 2 Duo T7600). The Celeron N3450 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 500), while the Core 2 Duo T7600 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Celeron N3450 rivals AMD A4-9120.
| Feature | Celeron N3450 | Core 2 Duo T7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 500 | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | VT-x |
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