Core 2 Duo P8700 vs Celeron G6900TE

CPU

GPU

Core 2 Duo P8700

2 Cores2 Thrd3 WWMax: 2.53 GHz2009

Celeron G6900TE

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Duo P8700

2 / 2

2,805

+0.8%

2,782

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. The Core 2 Duo P8700 is positioned at rank #140 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 P8700

#36

Core i5-11500B

MSRP: $185|Avg: $185

99%

#128

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

314%

#129

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

309%

#130

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

284%

#131

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

283%

#132

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

280%

#134

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

270%

#135

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

259%

#136

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

259%

#137

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

252%

#140

Core 2 Duo P8700

MSRP: $241|Avg: $85

100%

#147

Atom N2800

MSRP: $47|Avg: $3

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron G6900TE

#349

Core i5-9600

MSRP: $224|Avg: $219

108%

#350

Core i3-8300

MSRP: $138|Avg: $136

108%

#351

Core i5-8500B

MSRP: $192|Avg: $192

107%

#352

Core i7-13700TE

MSRP: $390|Avg: $476

106%

#353

Core i9-11900T

MSRP: $439|Avg: $413

104%

#354

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200

104%

#355

Core i9-10900

MSRP: $483|Avg: $426

103%

#356

Ryzen Embedded V1605B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

103%

#357

Core i9-10900K

MSRP: $499|Avg: $500

103%

#358

Celeron G4930

MSRP: $42|Avg: $57

103%

#359

Ryzen 7 2700E

MSRP: $329|Avg: $329

102%

#360

Ryzen Embedded V2516

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

102%

#361

Ryzen Threadripper 9970X

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2442

102%

#362

Core i9-14901E

MSRP: $557|Avg: $689

101%

#363

Celeron G5900T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $50

101%

#364

Celeron G6900TE

MSRP: $53|Avg: $64

100%

#365

Core i5-8600T

MSRP: $213|Avg: $213

99%

#366

Celeron G4950

MSRP: $52|Avg: $63

99%

#367

Core i9-10900E

MSRP: $488|Avg: $450

99%

#368

Core i7-9700KF

MSRP: $374|Avg: $333

98%

#369

Core i5-8400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $179

95%

#370

Athlon 240GE

MSRP: $75|Avg: $110

95%

#371

Core 5 120UL

MSRP: $277|Avg: $270

90%

#372

Ryzen Embedded V3C14

MSRP: $305|Avg: $305

90%

#373

Core i7-9700T

MSRP: $323|Avg: $276

88%

#374

Core i9-13900TE

MSRP: $554|Avg: $554

86%

#375

Ryzen Embedded V2546

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

84%

#376

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $1399

82%

#377

Core i3-9100HL

MSRP: $225|Avg: $100

79%

#378

Core i9-12900TE

MSRP: $494|Avg: $664

79%

#379

Core i9-9940X

MSRP: $1387|Avg: $850

76%

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 G6900TE (2022) utilizes 10 nm technology and **DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel**, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core 2 Duo P8700	Celeron G6900TE
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($85)	✅ More affordable ($64)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Duo P8700 (2009) relies on 45 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core 2 Duo P8700	Celeron G6900TE
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+32%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($85)	✅ More affordable ($64)

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 P8700 Benchmark Check

Celeron G6900TE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo P8700 and Celeron G6900TE

Core 2 Duo P8700

The Core 2 Duo P8700 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.53 GHz, with boost up to 2.53 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,805 points. Launch price was $209.

Celeron G6900TE

The Celeron G6900TE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 2,782 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Core 2 Duo P8700 and Celeron G6900TE share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.53 GHz on the Core 2 Duo P8700 versus 2.4 GHz on the Celeron G6900TE — a 5.3% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo P8700 (base: 2.53 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core 2 Duo P8700 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron G6900TE uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo P8700 scores 2,805 against the Celeron G6900TE's 2,782 — a 0.8% lead for the Core 2 Duo P8700. L3 cache: 3 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo P8700 vs 4 MB (total) on the Celeron G6900TE.

Feature	Core 2 Duo P8700	Celeron G6900TE
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.53 GHz+5%	2.4 GHz
Base Clock	2.53 GHz+5%	2.4 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB L2 Cache	4 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	3 MB+140%	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	45 nm	10 nm-78%
Architecture	Penryn (2008−2011)	Alder Lake-S (2022)
PassMark	2,805	2,782
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,400
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	2,457

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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Duo P8700 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron G6900TE uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1066 on the Core 2 Duo P8700 versus DDR5-4800 on the Celeron G6900TE — the Core 2 Duo P8700 supports 198.1% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron G6900TE supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 8 — 176.5% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Core 2 Duo P8700) vs 20 (Celeron G6900TE) — the Celeron G6900TE offers 20 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: GM45,GS45,PM45 (Core 2 Duo P8700) and H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Celeron G6900TE).

Feature	Core 2 Duo P8700	Celeron G6900TE
Socket	PGA478	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 5.0+355%
Max RAM Speed	1066+21220%	DDR5-4800
Max RAM Capacity	8	128 GB+1677721500%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	20

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (Core 2 Duo P8700) vs VT-x (Celeron G6900TE). The Celeron G6900TE includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 710), while the Core 2 Duo P8700 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G6900TE targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core 2 Duo P8700 rivals Turion II Ultra M600; Celeron G6900TE rivals Pentium Gold G7400T.

Feature	Core 2 Duo P8700	Celeron G6900TE
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	None	UHD Graphics 710
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	true	VT-x
Target Use	—	Budget

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Value Analysis

The Core 2 Duo P8700 launched at $241 MSRP, while the Celeron G6900TE debuted at $53. At current prices ($85 vs $64), the Celeron G6900TE is $21 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core 2 Duo P8700 delivers 33.0 pts/$ vs 43.5 pts/$ for the Celeron G6900TE — making the Celeron G6900TE the 27.4% better value option.