Core 2 Duo T5200 vs Celeron 1047UE

Core 2 Duo T5200

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 1.66 GHz2006

Celeron 1047UE

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.4 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Duo T5200

2 / 2

705

+4.4%

675

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 T5200 is positioned at rank 263 and the Celeron 1047UE is on rank 1170, so the Core 2 Duo T5200 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 T5200

#73

Core i9-13950HX

MSRP: $590|Avg: $199

99%

#251

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

416%

#252

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

410%

#253

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

376%

#254

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

375%

#255

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

371%

#257

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

359%

#258

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

344%

#259

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

343%

#260

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

334%

#263

Core 2 Duo T5200

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#277

Core 2 Extreme X9100

MSRP: $851|Avg: N/A

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron 1047UE

#1158

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

4347%

#1159

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4283%

#1160

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3932%

#1161

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3914%

#1162

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3878%

#1164

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3745%

#1165

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3591%

#1166

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3585%

#1167

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3489%

#1170

Celeron 1047UE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

100%

#1171

Core M-5Y70

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

100%

#1172

Celeron U3400

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

99%

#1173

Celeron T1600

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

99%

#1174

Pro A12-8800B

MSRP: $400|Avg: $40

99%

#1176

Core i7-2637M

MSRP: $289|Avg: N/A

97%

#1177

Athlon PRO 3045B

MSRP: $426|Avg: $180

96%

#1178

Core 2 Duo SL9600

MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A

96%

#1179

Core 2 Duo T5600

MSRP: $241|Avg: N/A

96%

#1180

Pentium N3510

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

96%

#1181

Core i7-7Y75

MSRP: $393|Avg: $285

96%

#1183

Core i7-4500U

MSRP: $398|Avg: N/A

93%

#1185

Athlon Neo X2 L325

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

91%

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 1047UE (2013) utilizes 22 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core 2 Duo T5200	Celeron 1047UE
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($100)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Duo T5200 (2006) relies on 65 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core 2 Duo T5200	Celeron 1047UE
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($100)

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 T5200 Benchmark Check

Celeron 1047UE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo T5200 and Celeron 1047UE

Core 2 Duo T5200

The Core 2 Duo T5200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Merom (2006−2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.66 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: BGA479. Thermal design power (TDP): 34 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 705 points. Launch price was $249.

Celeron 1047UE

The Celeron 1047UE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.4 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB + 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 675 points. Launch price was $134.

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Processing Power

Both the Core 2 Duo T5200 and Celeron 1047UE share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.66 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T5200 versus 1.4 GHz on the Celeron 1047UE — a 17% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo T5200. The Core 2 Duo T5200 uses the Merom (2006−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Celeron 1047UE uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo T5200 scores 705 against the Celeron 1047UE's 675 — a 4.3% lead for the Core 2 Duo T5200. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Core 2 Duo T5200 vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 1047UE.

Feature	Core 2 Duo T5200	Celeron 1047UE
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.66 GHz+19%	1.4 GHz
Base Clock	1.6 GHz	—
L3 Cache	0 kB	2 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	256K (per core)
Process	65 nm	22 nm-66%
Architecture	Merom (2006−2008)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	705+4%	675
Geekbench 6 Single	—	159
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	293

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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Duo T5200 uses the BGA479 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron 1047UE uses BGA1023 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core 2 Duo T5200	Celeron 1047UE
Socket	BGA479	BGA1023
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 3.0+173%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core 2 Duo T5200) / VT-x (Celeron 1047UE). The Celeron 1047UE includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge)), while the Core 2 Duo T5200 requires a dedicated GPU.