Celeron T3300 vs Core 2 Duo E7200

Celeron T3300

35 WW2010

Core 2 Duo E7200

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 2.53 GHz2008

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron T3300

1,005

+0.3%

1,002

0.0%

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 T3300 is positioned at rank 1038 and the Core 2 Duo E7200 is on rank 1040, so the Celeron T3300 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron T3300

#1025

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2510%

#1026

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2473%

#1027

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2270%

#1028

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2260%

#1029

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2239%

#1031

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2163%

#1032

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2074%

#1033

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2070%

#1034

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2015%

#1037

Celeron Dual-Core T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $30

100%

#1038

Celeron T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

100%

#1041

A10-7300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

99%

#1042

Core i7-3612QE

MSRP: $426|Avg: $50

99%

#1043

Pentium Dual Core T4200

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

98%

#1044

A6 Micro-6500T

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

98%

#1045

Pentium N3520

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

98%

#1046

E2-3800

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

97%

#1047

Athlon X2 QL-66

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

97%

#1048

Athlon II Neo K145

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

97%

#1049

Celeron P4600

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

96%

#1050

Core 2 Duo U7500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

95%

#1051

Pentium 987

MSRP: $134|Avg: $20

95%

#1052

Core i7-4910MQ

MSRP: $570|Avg: $570

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo E7200

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

41396%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

39116%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

28401%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

8556%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

6777%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

5929%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

3396%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

3351%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

3052%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

3051%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

3017%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

2936%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

2895%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

2883%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

2857%

#1039

Athlon II X4 638

MSRP: $300|Avg: $280

100%

#1040

Core 2 Duo E7200

MSRP: $133|Avg: $133

100%

#1042

Phenom X3 8750

MSRP: $195|Avg: $20

98%

#1043

Pentium G4400TE

MSRP: $300|Avg: $250

97%

#1044

Celeron 2.60

MSRP: $53|Avg: $10

96%

#1045

Core i7-990X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $225

95%

#1046

Phenom X4 9750B

MSRP: $215|Avg: $34

94%

#1047

Core 2 Duo E8200

MSRP: $163|Avg: $20

93%

#1048

Core 2 Quad Q9450

MSRP: $316|Avg: $15

93%

#1049

Core 2 Duo E8600

MSRP: $200|Avg: $95

92%

#1050

Core 2 Duo E6320

MSRP: $163|Avg: $5

91%

#1051

Core i7-980X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $150

91%

#1052

Athlon 64 X2 3600+

MSRP: $150|Avg: $10

90%

#1053

Core 2 Duo E6420

MSRP: $183|Avg: $10

90%

#1054

Phenom X4 9600B

MSRP: $278|Avg: $20

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core 2 Duo E7200 leads in gaming performance. However, the Celeron T3300 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.3% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Celeron T3300	Core 2 Duo E7200
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($133)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Celeron T3300 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 89% cheaper ($15 vs $133) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Celeron T3300	Core 2 Duo E7200
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+789%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($133)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Celeron T3300 Benchmark Check

Core 2 Duo E7200 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron T3300 and Core 2 Duo E7200

Celeron T3300

The Celeron T3300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,005 points. Launch price was $69.

Core 2 Duo E7200

The Core 2 Duo E7200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.53 GHz, with boost up to 2.53 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 3 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,002 points. Launch price was $249.

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Processing Power

The Core 2 Duo E7200 is built on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron T3300 scores 1,005 against the Core 2 Duo E7200's 1,002 — a 0.3% lead for the Celeron T3300. L3 cache: 1 MB on the Celeron T3300 vs 0 kB on the Core 2 Duo E7200.

Feature	Celeron T3300	Core 2 Duo E7200
Cores / Threads	—	2 / 2
Boost Clock	—	2.53 GHz
Base Clock	2 GHz	2.53 GHz+26%
L3 Cache	1 MB	0 kB
L2 Cache	—	3 MB (total)
Process	45 nm	45 nm
Architecture	—	Wolfdale (2008−2010)
PassMark	1,005	1,002
Geekbench 6 Single	—	368
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	666

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron T3300 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core 2 Duo E7200 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Celeron T3300	Core 2 Duo E7200
Socket	PGA478	LGA775
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0+82%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR2-800
Max RAM Capacity	—	8 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Celeron T3300) / VT-x (Core 2 Duo E7200). Primary use case: Core 2 Duo E7200 targets Legacy Desktop. Direct competitor: Core 2 Duo E7200 rivals Athlon II X2 245.

Feature	Celeron T3300	Core 2 Duo E7200
Integrated GPU	—	No
IGPU Model	—	None
Unlocked	—	Yes
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x
Target Use	—	Legacy Desktop

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Value Analysis

The Celeron T3300 launched at $86 MSRP, while the Core 2 Duo E7200 debuted at $133. At current prices ($15 vs $133), the Celeron T3300 is $118 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron T3300 delivers 67.0 pts/$ vs 7.5 pts/$ for the Core 2 Duo E7200 — making the Celeron T3300 the 159.6% better value option.