Celeron T3300 vs Pentium Dual-Core E2200
Celeron T3300
Pentium Dual-Core E2200
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 T3300 is positioned at rank 1038 and the Pentium Dual-Core E2200 is on rank 999, so the Pentium Dual-Core E2200 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron T3300
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Dual-Core E2200
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron T3300 | Pentium Dual-Core E2200 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron T3300 | Pentium Dual-Core E2200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+70%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) |
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 T3300 and Pentium Dual-Core E2200
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.
Pentium Dual-Core E2200
The Pentium Dual-Core E2200 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: 2.2 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: 985 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Pentium Dual-Core E2200 is built on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron T3300 scores 1,005 against the Pentium Dual-Core E2200's 985 — a 2% lead for the Celeron T3300. L3 cache: 1 MB on the Celeron T3300 vs 0 kB on the Pentium Dual-Core E2200.
| Feature | Celeron T3300 | Pentium Dual-Core E2200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | — | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | — | 2.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 1 MB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | — | 1 MB (total) |
| Process | 45 nm-31% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | — | NetBurst (2000−2006) |
| PassMark | 1,005+2% | 985 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron T3300 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium Dual-Core E2200 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron T3300 | Pentium Dual-Core E2200 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR2-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Celeron T3300) / VT-x (Pentium Dual-Core E2200). Primary use case: Pentium Dual-Core E2200 targets Desktop.
| Feature | Celeron T3300 | Pentium Dual-Core E2200 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Celeron T3300 launched at $86 MSRP, while the Pentium Dual-Core E2200 debuted at $100. At current prices ($15 vs $25), the Celeron T3300 is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron T3300 delivers 67.0 pts/$ vs 39.4 pts/$ for the Pentium Dual-Core E2200 — making the Celeron T3300 the 51.9% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron T3300 | Pentium Dual-Core E2200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $86-14% | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-40% | $25 |
| Performance per Dollar | 67.0+70% | 39.4 |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2007 |
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