Core 2 Duo SL9600 vs Celeron B710

Core 2 Duo SL9600

2 Cores2 Thrd6 WWMax: 2.13 GHz2009

Celeron B710

1 Cores1 Thrd35 WWMax: 1.6 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Duo SL9600

2 / 2

2,054

+0.1%

Core 2 Duo E7600

Core i3-2370M

Pentium Dual Core T2370

2,051

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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core 2 Duo SL9600 is positioned at rank 1177 and the Celeron B710 is on rank 811, so the Celeron B710 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 SL9600

#1165

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

4514%

#1166

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4448%

#1167

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

4083%

#1168

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

4065%

#1169

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

4027%

#1171

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3889%

#1172

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3729%

#1173

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3723%

#1174

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3623%

#1177

Core 2 Duo SL9600

MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A

100%

#1178

Athlon PRO 3045B

MSRP: $426|Avg: $180

100%

#1179

Core 2 Duo T5600

MSRP: $241|Avg: N/A

100%

#1180

Pentium N3510

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

99%

#1181

Core i7-7Y75

MSRP: $393|Avg: $285

99%

#1183

Core i7-4500U

MSRP: $398|Avg: N/A

96%

#1185

Athlon Neo X2 L325

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

95%

#1186

Core i3-2370M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

94%

#1187

Core i3-3217UE

MSRP: $225|Avg: $35

93%

#1188

Celeron T3000

MSRP: $150|Avg: $54

93%

#1189

Core m7-6Y75

MSRP: $393|Avg: $393

92%

#1190

Core M-5Y10

MSRP: $281|Avg: $20

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron B710

#799

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1230%

#800

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1212%

#801

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1113%

#802

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1108%

#803

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1098%

#805

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1060%

#806

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1016%

#807

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1015%

#808

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

987%

#811

Celeron B710

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

100%

#813

Athlon II Neo K345

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

100%

#818

Core i7-8709G

MSRP: $338|Avg: $150

98%

#819

Celeron M 560

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

98%

#824

Celeron Dual-Core T3000

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

94%

#825

Pentium P6100

MSRP: $100|Avg: $16.39

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core 2 Duo SL9600 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Celeron B710 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core 2 Duo SL9600	Celeron B710
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($316)	✅ More affordable ($10)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Celeron B710 holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $10 (vs $316), it costs 97% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 3055% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core 2 Duo SL9600.

Insight	Core 2 Duo SL9600	Celeron B710
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+3055%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($316)	✅ More affordable ($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 SL9600 Benchmark Check

Celeron B710 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo SL9600 and Celeron B710

Core 2 Duo SL9600

The Core 2 Duo SL9600 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.13 GHz, with boost up to 2.13 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: BGA956. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,054 points. Launch price was $316.

Celeron B710

The Celeron B710 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 June 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,051 points. Launch price was $70.

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Processing Power

The Core 2 Duo SL9600 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Celeron B710 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Core 2 Duo SL9600 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.13 GHz on the Core 2 Duo SL9600 versus 1.6 GHz on the Celeron B710 — a 28.4% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo SL9600 (base: 2.13 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Core 2 Duo SL9600 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron B710 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo SL9600 scores 2,054 against the Celeron B710's 2,051 — a 0.1% lead for the Core 2 Duo SL9600. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo SL9600 vs 1.5 MB (total) on the Celeron B710.

Feature	Core 2 Duo SL9600	Celeron B710
Cores / Threads	2 / 2+100%	1 / 1
Boost Clock	2.13 GHz+33%	1.6 GHz
Base Clock	2.13 GHz+33%	1.6 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB L2 Cache+300%	1.5 MB (total)
L2 Cache	6 MB+2300%	256K (per core)
Process	45 nm	32 nm-29%
Architecture	Penryn (2008−2011)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	2,054	2,051
Geekbench 6 Single	—	231
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	196

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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Duo SL9600 uses the BGA956 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron B710 uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1066 memory speed. The Celeron B710 supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Core 2 Duo SL9600) vs 16 (Celeron B710) — the Celeron B710 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: GS45,GM45,PM45 (Core 2 Duo SL9600) and HM65,HM67 (Celeron B710).

Feature	Core 2 Duo SL9600	Celeron B710
Socket	BGA956	PGA988
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0+82%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1066	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core 2 Duo SL9600) vs VT-x (Celeron B710). The Celeron B710 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Core 2 Duo SL9600 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core 2 Duo SL9600 targets Mobile, Celeron B710 targets Laptop. Direct competitor: Celeron B710 rivals Pentium 967.