Core 2 Duo T5270 vs Celeron N2805

Core 2 Duo T5270

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 1.4 GHz2008

Celeron N2805

2 Cores2 Thrd4 WWMax: 1.46 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Duo T5270

2 / 2

1,427

0.0%

1,430

+0.2%

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 T5270 is positioned at rank 47 and the Celeron N2805 is on rank 250, so the Core 2 Duo T5270 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 T5270

#10

Ryzen 7 260

MSRP: $199|Avg: $70

100%

#35

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

206%

#36

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

203%

#37

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

186%

#38

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

185%

#39

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

183%

#41

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

177%

#42

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

170%

#43

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

170%

#44

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

165%

#47

Core 2 Duo T5270

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#51

Celeron N2807

MSRP: $107|Avg: $60

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron N2805

#237

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

410%

#238

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

404%

#239

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

371%

#240

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

370%

#241

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

366%

#243

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

354%

#244

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

339%

#245

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

338%

#246

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

329%

#250

Celeron N2805

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Celeron N2805 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core 2 Duo T5270 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.2% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core 2 Duo T5270	Celeron N2805
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Merom-2048 (2006−2008) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core 2 Duo T5270	Celeron N2805
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 T5270 Benchmark Check

Celeron N2805 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo T5270 and Celeron N2805

Core 2 Duo T5270

The Core 2 Duo T5270 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Merom-2048 (2006−2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.4 GHz, with boost up to 1.4 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,427 points. Launch price was $249.

Celeron N2805

The Celeron N2805 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.46 GHz, with boost up to 1.46 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 4.3 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,430 points. Launch price was $107.

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Processing Power

Both the Core 2 Duo T5270 and Celeron N2805 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.4 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T5270 versus 1.46 GHz on the Celeron N2805 — a 4.2% clock advantage for the Celeron N2805 (base: 1.4 GHz vs 1.46 GHz). The Core 2 Duo T5270 uses the Merom-2048 (2006−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Celeron N2805 uses Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo T5270 scores 1,427 against the Celeron N2805's 1,430 — a 0.2% lead for the Celeron N2805. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo T5270 vs 0 kB on the Celeron N2805.

Feature	Core 2 Duo T5270	Celeron N2805
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.4 GHz	1.46 GHz+4%
Base Clock	1.4 GHz	1.46 GHz+4%
L3 Cache	2 MB L2 Cache	0 kB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	512K (per core)
Process	65 nm	22 nm-66%
Architecture	Merom-2048 (2006−2008)	Bay Trail-M (2013−2014)
PassMark	1,427	1,430

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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Duo T5270 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron N2805 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core 2 Duo T5270	Celeron N2805
Socket	PGA478	FCBGA1170
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0+82%
Max RAM Speed	—	1066
Max RAM Capacity	—	4
RAM Channels	—	1
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	4

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core 2 Duo T5270) / true (Celeron N2805). The Celeron N2805 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)), while the Core 2 Duo T5270 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Celeron N2805 rivals AMD E1-2100.