Core 2 Duo E6300 vs Celeron T1700
Core 2 Duo E6300
Celeron T1700
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 Core 2 Duo E6300 is positioned at rank 1058 and the Celeron T1700 is on rank 1014, so the Celeron T1700 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo E6300
Performance Per Dollar Celeron T1700
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core 2 Duo E6300 | Celeron T1700 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Conroe (2006−2007) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core 2 Duo E6300 | Celeron T1700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+0%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Core 2 Duo E6300 and Celeron T1700
Core 2 Duo E6300
The Core 2 Duo E6300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Conroe (2006−2007) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.86 GHz, with boost up to 1.87 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: 1,055 points. Launch price was $249.
Celeron T1700
The Celeron T1700 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 1.83 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,058 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Core 2 Duo E6300 is built on the Conroe (2006−2007) architecture. In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo E6300 scores 1,055 against the Celeron T1700's 1,058 — a 0.3% lead for the Celeron T1700. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Core 2 Duo E6300 vs 1 MB L2 Cache on the Celeron T1700.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo E6300 | Celeron T1700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | — |
| Boost Clock | 1.87 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 1.86 GHz+2% | 1.83 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 1 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | — |
| Process | 65 nm | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Conroe (2006−2007) | — |
| PassMark | 1,055 | 1,058 |
Memory & Platform
The Core 2 Duo E6300 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron T1700 uses PGA478 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo E6300 | Celeron T1700 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | 1066 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (Core 2 Duo E6300) / not specified (Celeron T1700). Direct competitor: Core 2 Duo E6300 rivals Athlon 64 X2 3800+.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo E6300 | Celeron T1700 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
Value Analysis
The Core 2 Duo E6300 launched at $163 MSRP, while the Celeron T1700 debuted at $80. At current prices ($5 vs $5), the Celeron T1700 is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core 2 Duo E6300 delivers 211.0 pts/$ vs 211.6 pts/$ for the Celeron T1700 — making the Celeron T1700 the 0.3% better value option.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo E6300 | Celeron T1700 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $163 | $80-51% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5 | $5 |
| Performance per Dollar | 211.0 | 211.6 |
| Release Date | 2006 | 2008 |
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