Celeron U3400 vs Core Duo T2050
Celeron U3400
Core Duo T2050
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 U3400 is positioned at rank 1172 and the Core Duo T2050 is on rank 86, so the Core Duo T2050 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron U3400
Performance Per Dollar Core Duo T2050
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron U3400 | Core Duo T2050 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Westmere (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Yonah (2005−2006) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron U3400 | Core Duo T2050 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) | ✅ 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 U3400 and Core Duo T2050
Celeron U3400
The Celeron U3400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Westmere (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.06 GHz, with boost up to 0.07 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1288. Thermal design power (TDP): 18 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800. Passmark benchmark score: 575 points. Launch price was $69.
Core Duo T2050
The Core Duo T2050 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Yonah (2005−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 31 Watt. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 585 points. Launch price was $249.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron U3400 and Core Duo T2050 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 0.07 GHz on the Celeron U3400 versus 1.6 GHz on the Core Duo T2050 — a 183.2% clock advantage for the Core Duo T2050 (base: 1.06 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Celeron U3400 uses the Westmere (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Core Duo T2050 uses Yonah (2005−2006) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron U3400 scores 575 against the Core Duo T2050's 585 — a 1.7% lead for the Core Duo T2050. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron U3400 vs 0 kB on the Core Duo T2050.
| Feature | Celeron U3400 | Core Duo T2050 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 0.07 GHz | 1.6 GHz+2186% |
| Base Clock | 1.06 GHz | 1.6 GHz+51% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 2 MB+300% |
| Process | 32 nm-51% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Westmere (2010−2011) | Yonah (2005−2006) |
| PassMark | 575 | 585+2% |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron U3400 uses the BGA1288 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core Duo T2050 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron U3400 | Core Duo T2050 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1288 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
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