Core 2 Duo T5800 vs Celeron N3450

Core 2 Duo T5800

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 2 GHz2008

Celeron N3450

4 Cores4 Thrd6 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2016

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Duo T5800

2 / 2

2,000

+1.0%

Core 2 Extreme X6800

Processor N50

Core 2 Duo T5600

Pentium Dual Core T2390

1,981

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 T5800 is positioned at rank 292 and the Celeron N3450 is on rank 122, so the Celeron N3450 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 T5800

#83

Core i7-13700HX

MSRP: $485|Avg: N/A

99%

#86

Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

99%

#280

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

440%

#281

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

434%

#282

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

398%

#283

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

396%

#284

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

393%

#286

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

379%

#287

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

364%

#288

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

363%

#289

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

353%

#292

Core 2 Duo T5800

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron N3450

#110

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

296%

#111

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

292%

#112

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

268%

#113

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

267%

#114

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

264%

#116

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

255%

#117

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

245%

#118

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

244%

#119

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

238%

#122

Celeron N3450

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#126

Celeron N4000

MSRP: $107|Avg: $30

99%

#137

N200

MSRP: $193|Avg: N/A

95%

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 N3450 (2016) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core 2 Duo T5800	Celeron N3450
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Apollo Lake (2014−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Duo T5800 (2008) relies on 65 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core 2 Duo T5800	Celeron N3450
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 T5800 Benchmark Check

Celeron N3450 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo T5800 and Celeron N3450

Core 2 Duo T5800

The Core 2 Duo T5800 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: 2,000 points. Launch price was $249.

Celeron N3450

The Celeron N3450 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 August 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Apollo Lake (2014−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1296. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,981 points. Launch price was $107.

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Processing Power

The Core 2 Duo T5800 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Celeron N3450 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Celeron N3450 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T5800 versus 2.2 GHz on the Celeron N3450 — a 9.5% clock advantage for the Celeron N3450 (base: 2 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The Core 2 Duo T5800 uses the Merom (2006−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Celeron N3450 uses Apollo Lake (2014−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo T5800 scores 2,000 against the Celeron N3450's 1,981 — a 1% lead for the Core 2 Duo T5800. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo T5800 vs 0 kB on the Celeron N3450.

Feature	Core 2 Duo T5800	Celeron N3450
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	2 GHz	2.2 GHz+10%
Base Clock	2 GHz+82%	1.1 GHz
L3 Cache	2 MB L2 Cache	0 kB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB
Process	65 nm	14 nm-78%
Architecture	Merom (2006−2008)	Apollo Lake (2014−2016)
PassMark	2,000	1,981

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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Duo T5800 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron N3450 uses FCBGA1296 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core 2 Duo T5800	Celeron N3450
Socket	PGA478	FCBGA1296
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 3.0+173%
Max RAM Speed	—	2400
Max RAM Capacity	—	8
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	6

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core 2 Duo T5800) / true (Celeron N3450). The Celeron N3450 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 500), while the Core 2 Duo T5800 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Celeron N3450 rivals AMD A4-9120.