Core 2 Duo L7400 vs Celeron J1800

Core 2 Duo L7400

2 Cores17 WW2006

Celeron J1800

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.58 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Duo L7400

2 /

765

0.0%

820

+7.2%

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 J1800 is on rank 750, 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 J1800

#738

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1074%

#739

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1058%

#740

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

971%

#741

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

967%

#742

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

958%

#744

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

925%

#745

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

887%

#746

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

885%

#747

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

862%

#750

Celeron J1800

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#757

Core i7-11370H

MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A

99%

#762

Core i3-N300

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Celeron J1800 (2013) utilizes 22 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core 2 Duo L7400	Celeron J1800
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-D (2013) / 22 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 J1800
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 J1800 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo L7400 and Celeron J1800

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 J1800

The Celeron J1800 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 November 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-D (2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.41 GHz, with boost up to 2.58 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 820 points. Launch price was $72.

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Processing Power

Both the Core 2 Duo L7400 and Celeron J1800 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. The Celeron J1800 is built on the Bay Trail-D (2013) architecture. In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo L7400 scores 765 against the Celeron J1800's 820 — a 6.9% lead for the Celeron J1800. L3 cache: 4 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo L7400 vs 1 MB L2 Cache on the Celeron J1800.

Feature	Core 2 Duo L7400	Celeron J1800
Cores / Threads	2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	—	2.58 GHz
Base Clock	1.5 GHz	2.41 GHz+61%
L3 Cache	4 MB L2 Cache+300%	1 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache	—	1 MB
Process	65 nm	22 nm-66%
Architecture	—	Bay Trail-D (2013)
PassMark	765	820+7%
Geekbench 6 Single	—	150
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	250

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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Duo L7400 uses the BGA479 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron J1800 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core 2 Duo L7400	Celeron J1800
Socket	BGA479	FCBGA1170
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0+82%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3L-1333
Max RAM Capacity	—	8 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	4

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core 2 Duo L7400) / VT-x (Celeron J1800). The Celeron J1800 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Bay Trail)), while the Core 2 Duo L7400 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron J1800 targets Low Power. Direct competitor: Celeron J1800 rivals Pentium J2850.