Core 2 Duo T5200 vs Celeron T1600

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 T1600 is on rank 1173, 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 T1600

#1161

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

4392%

#1162

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4328%

#1163

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3973%

#1164

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3955%

#1165

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3919%

#1167

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3784%

#1168

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3629%

#1169

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3623%

#1170

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3525%

#1173

Celeron T1600

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

100%

#1174

Pro A12-8800B

MSRP: $400|Avg: $40

100%

#1176

Core i7-2637M

MSRP: $289|Avg: N/A

98%

#1177

Athlon PRO 3045B

MSRP: $426|Avg: $180

97%

#1178

Core 2 Duo SL9600

MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A

97%

#1179

Core 2 Duo T5600

MSRP: $241|Avg: N/A

97%

#1180

Pentium N3510

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

97%

#1181

Core i7-7Y75

MSRP: $393|Avg: $285

97%

#1183

Core i7-4500U

MSRP: $398|Avg: N/A

94%

#1185

Athlon Neo X2 L325

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

92%

#1186

Core i3-2370M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

91%

#1187

Core i3-3217UE

MSRP: $225|Avg: $35

91%

#1188

Celeron T3000

MSRP: $150|Avg: $54

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core 2 Duo T5200 leads in gaming performance. However, the Celeron T1600 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1.4% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core 2 Duo T5200	Celeron T1600
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core 2 Duo T5200	Celeron T1600
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)

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 T1600 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo T5200 and Celeron T1600

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 T1600

The Celeron T1600 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 1.66 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 715 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core 2 Duo T5200 is built on the Merom (2006−2008) architecture. In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo T5200 scores 705 against the Celeron T1600's 715 — a 1.4% lead for the Celeron T1600. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Core 2 Duo T5200 vs 1 MB L2 Cache on the Celeron T1600.

Feature	Core 2 Duo T5200	Celeron T1600
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	—
Boost Clock	1.66 GHz	—
Base Clock	1.6 GHz	1.66 GHz+4%
L3 Cache	0 kB	1 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache	2 MB	—
Process	65 nm	65 nm
Architecture	Merom (2006−2008)	—
PassMark	705	715+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Duo T5200 uses the BGA479 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron T1600 uses PGA478 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.