Core 2 Duo E4700 vs Celeron Dual-Core T3300

CPU

GPU

Core 2 Duo E4700

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2008

Celeron Dual-Core T3300

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 2 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Duo E4700

2 / 2

1,011

+0.6%

Celeron Dual-Core T3300

2 / 2

1,005

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 Core 2 Duo E4700 is positioned at rank 1035 and the Celeron Dual-Core T3300 is on rank 1038, so the Core 2 Duo E4700 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 Core 2 Duo E4700

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

41015%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

38755%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

28139%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

8477%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

6715%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

5874%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

3364%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

3321%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

3023%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

3023%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

2989%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

2909%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

2868%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

2856%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

2831%

#1034

PRO A10-8770E

MSRP: $395|Avg: $210

100%

#1035

Core 2 Duo E4700

MSRP: $133|Avg: $10

100%

#1036

Athlon 64 X2 5800+

MSRP: $230|Avg: $20

100%

#1037

Phenom II X2 B53

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

100%

#1038

Core 2 Quad Q9300

MSRP: $266|Avg: $27

99%

#1039

Core 2 Duo E7200

MSRP: $133|Avg: $133

99%

#1040

Athlon II X4 638

MSRP: $300|Avg: $280

99%

#1042

Phenom X3 8750

MSRP: $195|Avg: $20

98%

#1043

Pentium G4400TE

MSRP: $300|Avg: $250

96%

#1044

Celeron 2.60

MSRP: $53|Avg: $10

96%

#1045

Core i7-990X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $225

94%

#1046

Phenom X4 9750B

MSRP: $215|Avg: $34

93%

#1047

Core 2 Duo E8200

MSRP: $163|Avg: $20

92%

#1048

Core 2 Quad Q9450

MSRP: $316|Avg: $15

92%

#1049

Core 2 Duo E8600

MSRP: $200|Avg: $95

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron Dual-Core T3300

#1026

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2510%

#1027

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2473%

#1028

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2270%

#1029

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2260%

#1030

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2239%

#1032

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2163%

#1033

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2074%

#1034

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2070%

#1035

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2015%

#1038

Celeron Dual-Core T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $30

100%

#1039

Celeron T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

100%

#1042

A10-7300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

99%

#1043

Core i7-3612QE

MSRP: $426|Avg: $50

99%

#1044

Pentium Dual Core T4200

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

98%

#1045

A6 Micro-6500T

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

98%

#1046

Pentium N3520

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

98%

#1047

E2-3800

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

97%

#1048

Athlon X2 QL-66

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

97%

#1049

Athlon II Neo K145

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

97%

#1050

Celeron P4600

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

96%

#1051

Core 2 Duo U7500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

95%

#1052

Pentium 987

MSRP: $134|Avg: $20

95%

#1053

Core i7-4910MQ

MSRP: $570|Avg: $570

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core 2 Duo E4700 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Celeron Dual-Core T3300 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.6% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core 2 Duo E4700	Celeron Dual-Core T3300
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($10)	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Allendale (2006−2009) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Core 2 Duo E4700 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 67% cheaper ($10 vs $30) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core 2 Duo E4700	Celeron Dual-Core T3300
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+202%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($10)	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)

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.

Core 2 Duo E4700 Benchmark Check

Celeron Dual-Core T3300 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo E4700 and Celeron Dual-Core T3300

Core 2 Duo E4700

The Core 2 Duo E4700 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Allendale (2006−2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 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: 1,011 points. Launch price was $249.

Celeron Dual-Core T3300

The Celeron Dual-Core T3300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: P. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,005 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Core 2 Duo E4700 and Celeron Dual-Core T3300 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Core 2 Duo E4700 versus 2 GHz on the Celeron Dual-Core T3300 — a 26.1% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo E4700. The Core 2 Duo E4700 uses the Allendale (2006−2009) architecture (65 nm), while the Celeron Dual-Core T3300 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo E4700 scores 1,011 against the Celeron Dual-Core T3300's 1,005 — a 0.6% lead for the Core 2 Duo E4700.

Feature	Core 2 Duo E4700	Celeron Dual-Core T3300
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.6 GHz+30%	2 GHz
Base Clock	2.6 GHz	—
L3 Cache	0 kB	—
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB
Process	65 nm	45 nm-31%
Architecture	Allendale (2006−2009)	Penryn (2008−2011)
PassMark	1,011	1,005
Geekbench 6 Single	—	300
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	520

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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Duo E4700 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron Dual-Core T3300 uses P (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 800 on the Core 2 Duo E4700 versus DDR3-800 on the Celeron Dual-Core T3300 — the Core 2 Duo E4700 supports 198.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core 2 Duo E4700 supports up to 16 of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core 2 Duo E4700) vs 0 (Celeron Dual-Core T3300) — the Core 2 Duo E4700 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: P35,G31,G33,P45 (Core 2 Duo E4700) and GL40,GM45,GS45 (Celeron Dual-Core T3300).

Feature	Core 2 Duo E4700	Celeron Dual-Core T3300
Socket	LGA775	P
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	800+26567%	DDR3-800
Max RAM Capacity	16	8 GB+52428700%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	0

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: false (Core 2 Duo E4700) vs No (Celeron Dual-Core T3300). Primary use case: Celeron Dual-Core T3300 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core 2 Duo E4700 rivals Athlon 64 X2 5000+; Celeron Dual-Core T3300 rivals Pentium T4200.

Feature	Core 2 Duo E4700	Celeron Dual-Core T3300
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	—
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	false	No
Target Use	—	Budget

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Value Analysis

The Core 2 Duo E4700 launched at $133 MSRP, while the Celeron Dual-Core T3300 debuted at $86. At current prices ($10 vs $30), the Core 2 Duo E4700 is $20 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core 2 Duo E4700 delivers 101.1 pts/$ vs 33.5 pts/$ for the Celeron Dual-Core T3300 — making the Core 2 Duo E4700 the 100.4% better value option.