Core 2 Duo T5750 vs Celeron 3965U

CPU

GPU

Core 2 Duo T5750

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 2 GHz2008

Celeron 3965U

2 Cores2 Thrd15 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Duo T5750

2 / 2

1,738

0.0%

1,753

+0.9%

Celeron P4600

Celeron Dual-Core T3100

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 T5750 is positioned at rank 28 and the Celeron 3965U is on rank 265, so the Core 2 Duo T5750 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 T5750

#16

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

169%

#17

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

166%

#18

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

153%

#19

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

152%

#20

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

151%

#22

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

145%

#23

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

139%

#24

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

139%

#25

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

136%

#28

Core 2 Duo T5750

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $8

100%

#29

Core 2 Duo T7200

MSRP: $286|Avg: $6

99%

#30

Core i5-3230M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $13

98%

#31

Atom D525

MSRP: $63|Avg: N/A

98%

#32

Atom x7835RE

MSRP: $127|Avg: N/A

98%

#33

Core 2 Duo P8400

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

96%

#38

Core 2 Duo T8100

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

89%

#39

Atom 330

MSRP: $43|Avg: $30

88%

#43

Core 2 Duo SU7300

MSRP: $289|Avg: N/A

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron 3965U

#73

Core i9-13950HX

MSRP: $590|Avg: $199

99%

#253

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

418%

#254

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

412%

#255

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

378%

#256

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

377%

#257

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

373%

#259

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

361%

#260

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

346%

#261

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

345%

#262

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

336%

#265

Celeron 3965U

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 Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Celeron 3965U (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core 2 Duo T5750	Celeron 3965U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($8)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm)	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake-U (2017) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Duo T5750 (2008) relies on 65 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core 2 Duo T5750	Celeron 3965U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($8)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 T5750 Benchmark Check

Celeron 3965U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo T5750 and Celeron 3965U

Core 2 Duo T5750

The Core 2 Duo T5750 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 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 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: 1,738 points. Launch price was $249.

Celeron 3965U

The Celeron 3965U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake-U (2017) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,753 points. Launch price was $107.

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Processing Power

Both the Core 2 Duo T5750 and Celeron 3965U share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T5750 versus 2.2 GHz on the Celeron 3965U — a 9.5% clock advantage for the Celeron 3965U (base: 2 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Core 2 Duo T5750 uses the Merom (2006−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Celeron 3965U uses Kaby Lake-U (2017) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo T5750 scores 1,738 against the Celeron 3965U's 1,753 — a 0.9% lead for the Celeron 3965U. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 360 vs 600, a 50% lead for the Celeron 3965U that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 680 vs 1,200 (55.3% advantage for the Celeron 3965U). L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo T5750 vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 3965U.

Feature	Core 2 Duo T5750	Celeron 3965U
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2 GHz	2.2 GHz+10%
Base Clock	2 GHz	2.2 GHz+10%
L3 Cache	2 MB L2 Cache	2 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	256K (per core)
Process	65 nm	14 nm-78%
Architecture	Merom (2006−2008)	Kaby Lake-U (2017)
PassMark	1,738	1,753
Geekbench 6 Single	360	600+67%
Geekbench 6 Multi	680	1,200+76%

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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Duo T5750 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron 3965U uses BGA1356 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-667 on the Core 2 Duo T5750 versus DDR4-2133 on the Celeron 3965U — the Celeron 3965U supports 66.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron 3965U supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Core 2 Duo T5750) vs 10 (Celeron 3965U) — the Celeron 3965U offers 10 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: GM965,PM965 (Core 2 Duo T5750) and SoC (Celeron 3965U).

Feature	Core 2 Duo T5750	Celeron 3965U
Socket	PGA478	BGA1356
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 3.0+173%
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-667	DDR4-2133+100%
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB	32 GB+700%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	10

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: None (Core 2 Duo T5750) vs VT-x (Celeron 3965U). The Celeron 3965U includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 610), while the Core 2 Duo T5750 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core 2 Duo T5750 targets Legacy Laptop, Celeron 3965U targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: Celeron 3965U rivals Pentium Gold 4415U.