Celeron T3000 vs Pentium Dual-Core E2160
Celeron T3000
Pentium Dual-Core E2160
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 T3000 is positioned at rank 1188 and the Pentium Dual-Core E2160 is on rank 990, so the Pentium Dual-Core E2160 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron T3000
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Dual-Core E2160
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron T3000 | Pentium Dual-Core E2160 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($54) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron T3000 | Pentium Dual-Core E2160 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+944%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($54) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
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 T3000 and Pentium Dual-Core E2160
Celeron T3000
The Celeron T3000 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 905 points. Launch price was $69.
Pentium Dual-Core E2160
The Pentium Dual-Core E2160 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 875 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron T3000 and Pentium Dual-Core E2160 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. The Pentium Dual-Core E2160 is built on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron T3000 scores 905 against the Pentium Dual-Core E2160's 875 — a 3.4% lead for the Celeron T3000. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache on the Celeron T3000 vs 0 kB on the Pentium Dual-Core E2160.
| Feature | Celeron T3000 | Pentium Dual-Core E2160 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | — | 1.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 1 MB L2 Cache | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | — | 1 MB (total) |
| Process | 45 nm-31% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | — | NetBurst (2000−2006) |
| PassMark | 905+3% | 875 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron T3000 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium Dual-Core E2160 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron T3000 | Pentium Dual-Core E2160 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
Value Analysis
The Celeron T3000 launched at $150 MSRP, while the Pentium Dual-Core E2160 debuted at $84. At current prices ($54 vs $5), the Pentium Dual-Core E2160 is $49 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron T3000 delivers 16.8 pts/$ vs 175.0 pts/$ for the Pentium Dual-Core E2160 — making the Pentium Dual-Core E2160 the 165% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron T3000 | Pentium Dual-Core E2160 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $84-44% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $54 | $5-91% |
| Performance per Dollar | 16.8 | 175.0+942% |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2007 |
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