Core 2 Duo P9700 vs Celeron N3150

CPU

GPU

Core 2 Duo P9700

2 Cores2 Thrd28 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2009

Celeron N3150

4 Cores4 Thrd6 WWMax: 2.08 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Duo P9700

2 / 2

1,178

+0.1%

1,177

0.0%

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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 P9700 is positioned at rank 564 and the Celeron N3150 is on rank 208, so the Celeron N3150 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 P9700

#176

Core i9-13900HK

MSRP: $697|Avg: N/A

99%

#178

Core i7-1360P

MSRP: $480|Avg: $280

98%

#179

Core i7-1260P

MSRP: $432|Avg: $432

98%

#552

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

747%

#553

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

736%

#554

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

676%

#555

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

673%

#556

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

667%

#558

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

644%

#559

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

617%

#560

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

616%

#561

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

600%

#564

Core 2 Duo P9700

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#572

A10-9600P

MSRP: $128|Avg: $50

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron N3150

#196

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

374%

#197

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

368%

#198

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

338%

#199

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

337%

#200

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

334%

#202

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

322%

#203

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

309%

#204

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

308%

#205

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

300%

#208

Celeron N3150

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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 N3150 (2015) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core 2 Duo P9700	Celeron N3150
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Braswell (2015−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Duo P9700 (2009) relies on 45 nm technology and DDR2, DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core 2 Duo P9700	Celeron N3150
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 P9700 Benchmark Check

Celeron N3150 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo P9700 and Celeron N3150

Core 2 Duo P9700

The Core 2 Duo P9700 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 June 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 6 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,178 points. Launch price was $348.

Celeron N3150

The Celeron N3150 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Braswell (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.08 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,177 points. Launch price was $107.

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Processing Power

The Core 2 Duo P9700 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Celeron N3150 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Celeron N3150 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Core 2 Duo P9700 versus 2.08 GHz on the Celeron N3150 — a 29.5% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo P9700 (base: 2.8 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Core 2 Duo P9700 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron N3150 uses Braswell (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo P9700 scores 1,178 against the Celeron N3150's 1,177 — a 0.1% lead for the Core 2 Duo P9700. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo P9700 vs 0 kB on the Celeron N3150.

Feature	Core 2 Duo P9700	Celeron N3150
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	2.8 GHz+35%	2.08 GHz
Base Clock	2.8 GHz+75%	1.6 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB L2 Cache	0 kB
L2 Cache	6 MB (total)+200%	2 MB
Process	45 nm	14 nm-69%
Architecture	Penryn (2008−2011)	Braswell (2015−2016)
PassMark	1,178	1,177

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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Duo P9700 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron N3150 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core 2 Duo P9700	Celeron N3150
Socket	PGA478	FCBGA1170
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 3.0+173%
Max RAM Speed	—	1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	8
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	4

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core 2 Duo P9700) / true (Celeron N3150). The Celeron N3150 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Braswell)), while the Core 2 Duo P9700 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Celeron N3150 rivals AMD E2-7110.