Core 2 Duo P9500 vs Celeron N2910
Core 2 Duo P9500
Celeron N2910
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 P9500 is positioned at rank 354 and the Celeron N2910 is on rank 833, so the Core 2 Duo P9500 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 P9500
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N2910
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core 2 Duo P9500 | Celeron N2910 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core 2 Duo P9500 | Celeron N2910 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| 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 P9500 and Celeron N2910
Core 2 Duo P9500
The Core 2 Duo P9500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 July 2008 (17 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: 6 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,901 points. Launch price was $348.
Celeron N2910
The Celeron N2910 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 7.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,907 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Core 2 Duo P9500 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Celeron N2910 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Celeron N2910 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.53 GHz on the Core 2 Duo P9500 versus 1.6 GHz on the Celeron N2910 — a 45% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo P9500 (base: 2.53 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Core 2 Duo P9500 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron N2910 uses Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo P9500 scores 2,901 against the Celeron N2910's 2,907 — a 0.2% lead for the Celeron N2910. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 340 vs 210, a 47.3% lead for the Core 2 Duo P9500 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 650 vs 700 (7.4% advantage for the Celeron N2910). L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo P9500 vs 0 kB on the Celeron N2910.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo P9500 | Celeron N2910 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.53 GHz+58% | 1.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.53 GHz+58% | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB L2 Cache | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+1100% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 22 nm-51% |
| Architecture | Penryn (2008−2011) | Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 2,901 | 2,907 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 340+62% | 210 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 650 | 700+8% |
Memory & Platform
The Core 2 Duo P9500 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron N2910 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1066 memory speed. Both support up to 8 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Chipset compatibility: PM45,GM45 (Core 2 Duo P9500) and SoC (Celeron N2910).
| Feature | Core 2 Duo P9500 | Celeron N2910 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | FCBGA1170 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | DDR3L-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 4 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support VT-x virtualization. The Celeron N2910 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)), while the Core 2 Duo P9500 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core 2 Duo P9500 targets Budget, Celeron N2910 targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: Core 2 Duo P9500 rivals Athlon II X2 245e; Celeron N2910 rivals AMD A4-6210.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo P9500 | Celeron N2910 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | VT-x |
| Target Use | Budget | Budget Laptop |
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