Core 2 Duo T5750 vs Celeron M 540

CPU

GPU

Core 2 Duo T5750

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 2 GHz2008

Celeron M 540

1 Cores1 Thrd1 WWMax: 1.86 GHz2007

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Duo T5750

2 / 2

1,738

0.0%

1,744

+0.3%

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 M 540 is on rank 873, 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 M 540

#861

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1447%

#862

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1426%

#863

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1309%

#864

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1303%

#865

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1291%

#867

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1247%

#868

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1195%

#869

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1193%

#870

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1161%

#873

Celeron M 540

MSRP: $86|Avg: $20

100%

#877

Microsoft SQ1

MSRP: $300|Avg: $180

99%

#879

Core i5-6440HQ

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

99%

#883

Celeron Dual-Core T1600

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

99%

#884

Athlon II N330

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core 2 Duo T5750 leads in gaming performance. However, the Celeron M 540 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.3% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core 2 Duo T5750	Celeron M 540
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($8)	⚠️ Higher cost ($20)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Core 2 Duo T5750 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 60% cheaper ($8 vs $20) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core 2 Duo T5750	Celeron M 540
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+149%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($8)	⚠️ Higher cost ($20)

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 M 540 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo T5750 and Celeron M 540

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 M 540

The Celeron M 540 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Merom (2006−2008) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.86 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,744 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core 2 Duo T5750 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Celeron M 540 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Core 2 Duo T5750 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T5750 versus 1.86 GHz on the Celeron M 540 — a 7.3% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo T5750. Both are built on the Merom (2006−2008) architecture using a 65 nm process. In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo T5750 scores 1,738 against the Celeron M 540's 1,744 — a 0.3% lead for the Celeron M 540.

Feature	Core 2 Duo T5750	Celeron M 540
Cores / Threads	2 / 2+100%	1 / 1
Boost Clock	2 GHz+8%	1.86 GHz
Base Clock	2 GHz	—
L3 Cache	2 MB L2 Cache	—
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB
Process	65 nm	65 nm
Architecture	Merom (2006−2008)	Merom (2006−2008)
PassMark	1,738	1,744
Geekbench 6 Single	360	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	680	—

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Memory & Platform

Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-667 on the Core 2 Duo T5750 versus 667 on the Celeron M 540 — the Celeron M 540 supports 198.8% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 4 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: GM965,PM965 (Core 2 Duo T5750) and GL960,GM965 (Celeron M 540).

Feature	Core 2 Duo T5750	Celeron M 540
Socket	PGA478	—
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-667	667+33250%
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB+104857500%	4
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	0

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: None (Core 2 Duo T5750) vs false (Celeron M 540). Primary use case: Core 2 Duo T5750 targets Legacy Laptop. Direct competitor: Celeron M 540 rivals Mobile Sempron 3600+.

Feature	Core 2 Duo T5750	Celeron M 540
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	—	None
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	None	false
Target Use	Legacy Laptop	—

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Value Analysis

At current prices ($8 vs $20), the Core 2 Duo T5750 is $12 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core 2 Duo T5750 delivers 217.3 pts/$ vs 87.2 pts/$ for the Celeron M 540 — making the Core 2 Duo T5750 the 85.4% better value option.