Core 2 Duo L7400 vs Celeron B730

Core 2 Duo L7400

2 Cores17 WW2006

Celeron B730

1 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 1.8 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Duo L7400

2 /

765

+7.0%

715

0.0%

Mobile Pentium 4 2.66

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 L7400 is positioned at rank 434 and the Celeron B730 is on rank 1075, so the Core 2 Duo L7400 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 L7400

#422

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

575%

#423

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

567%

#424

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

520%

#425

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

518%

#426

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

513%

#428

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

496%

#429

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

475%

#430

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

475%

#431

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

462%

#434

Core 2 Duo L7400

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron B730

#1063

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2874%

#1064

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2832%

#1065

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2599%

#1066

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2588%

#1067

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2564%

#1069

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2476%

#1070

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2374%

#1071

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2370%

#1072

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2307%

#1075

Celeron B730

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

100%

#1078

A9-9425

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

99%

#1080

Core i5-4402E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $100

99%

#1081

A6-7000

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

98%

#1083

Core i5-2520M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

98%

#1084

Core i7-2710QE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $40

97%

#1089

Core i5-3610ME

MSRP: $276|Avg: $22

94%

#1090

Core m3-7Y32

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Celeron B730 (2012) utilizes 32 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core 2 Duo L7400	Celeron B730
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Duo L7400 (2006) relies on 65 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core 2 Duo L7400	Celeron B730
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)

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 L7400 Benchmark Check

Celeron B730 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo L7400 and Celeron B730

Core 2 Duo L7400

The Core 2 Duo L7400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It has 2 cores. Base frequency: 1.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: BGA479. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 765 points. Launch price was $249.

Celeron B730

The Celeron B730 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 July 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 1 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: G2. Thermal design power (TDP): 256 kB + 1.5 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 715 points. Launch price was $70.

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Processing Power

The Core 2 Duo L7400 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Celeron B730 offers 1 cores / 2 threads — the Core 2 Duo L7400 has 1 more core. The Celeron B730 is built on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo L7400 scores 765 against the Celeron B730's 715 — a 6.8% lead for the Core 2 Duo L7400. L3 cache: 4 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo L7400 vs 1.5 MB (total) on the Celeron B730.

Feature	Core 2 Duo L7400	Celeron B730
Cores / Threads	2+100%	1 / 2
Boost Clock	—	1.8 GHz
Base Clock	1.5 GHz	—
L3 Cache	4 MB L2 Cache+167%	1.5 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	256K (per core)
Process	65 nm	32 nm-51%
Architecture	—	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	765+7%	715

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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Duo L7400 uses the BGA479 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron B730 uses G2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core 2 Duo L7400	Celeron B730
Socket	BGA479	G2
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0+82%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core 2 Duo L7400) / VT-x (Celeron B730). The Celeron B730 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Core 2 Duo L7400 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron B730 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron B730 rivals Pentium 967.