CPU
GPU
Celeron T1700
Core 2 Duo E6300
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 T1700 is positioned at rank 1014 and the Core 2 Duo E6300 is on rank 1058, so the Celeron T1700 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron T1700
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo E6300
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron T1700 | Core 2 Duo E6300 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Conroe (2006−2007) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron T1700 | Core 2 Duo E6300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+0%) | ❌ 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 T1700 and Core 2 Duo E6300
Celeron T1700
The Celeron T1700 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 1.83 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,058 points. Launch price was $69.
Core 2 Duo E6300
The Core 2 Duo E6300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Conroe (2006−2007) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.86 GHz, with boost up to 1.87 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,055 points. Launch price was $249.
Processing Power
The Core 2 Duo E6300 is built on the Conroe (2006−2007) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron T1700 scores 1,058 against the Core 2 Duo E6300's 1,055 — a 0.3% lead for the Celeron T1700. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache on the Celeron T1700 vs 0 kB on the Core 2 Duo E6300.
| Feature | Celeron T1700 | Core 2 Duo E6300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | — | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | — | 1.87 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.83 GHz | 1.86 GHz+2% |
| L3 Cache | 1 MB L2 Cache | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | — | 2 MB |
| Process | 65 nm | 65 nm |
| Architecture | — | Conroe (2006−2007) |
| PassMark | 1,058 | 1,055 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron T1700 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core 2 Duo E6300 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron T1700 | Core 2 Duo E6300 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | 1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Celeron T1700) / true (Core 2 Duo E6300). Direct competitor: Core 2 Duo E6300 rivals Athlon 64 X2 3800+.
| Feature | Celeron T1700 | Core 2 Duo E6300 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
Value Analysis
The Celeron T1700 launched at $80 MSRP, while the Core 2 Duo E6300 debuted at $163. At current prices ($5 vs $5), the Core 2 Duo E6300 is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron T1700 delivers 211.6 pts/$ vs 211.0 pts/$ for the Core 2 Duo E6300 — making the Celeron T1700 the 0.3% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron T1700 | Core 2 Duo E6300 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $80-51% | $163 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5 | $5 |
| Performance per Dollar | 211.6 | 211.0 |
| Release Date | 2008 | 2006 |
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