CPU
GPU
Celeron T1600
Core 2 Duo T5200
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 T1600 is positioned at rank 1173 and the Core 2 Duo T5200 is on rank 263, so the Core 2 Duo T5200 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron T1600
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo T5200
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron T1600 | Core 2 Duo T5200 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron T1600 | Core 2 Duo T5200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 T1600 and Core 2 Duo T5200
Celeron T1600
The Celeron T1600 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 1.66 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 715 points. Launch price was $69.
Core 2 Duo T5200
The Core 2 Duo T5200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Merom (2006−2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.66 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: BGA479. Thermal design power (TDP): 34 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 705 points. Launch price was $249.
Processing Power
The Core 2 Duo T5200 is built on the Merom (2006−2008) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron T1600 scores 715 against the Core 2 Duo T5200's 705 — a 1.4% lead for the Celeron T1600. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache on the Celeron T1600 vs 0 kB on the Core 2 Duo T5200.
| Feature | Celeron T1600 | Core 2 Duo T5200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | — | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | — | 1.66 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.66 GHz+4% | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 1 MB L2 Cache | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | — | 2 MB |
| Process | 65 nm | 65 nm |
| Architecture | — | Merom (2006−2008) |
| PassMark | 715+1% | 705 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron T1600 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core 2 Duo T5200 uses BGA479 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron T1600 | Core 2 Duo T5200 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | BGA479 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
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