Core 2 Duo T7250 vs Celeron B810

Core 2 Duo T7250

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 2 GHz2007

Celeron B810

2 Cores2 Thrd0 WWMax: 1.6 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Duo T7250

2 / 2

2,073

0.0%

2,091

+0.9%

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 T7250 is positioned at rank 20 and the Celeron B810 is on rank 801, so the Core 2 Duo T7250 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 T7250

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

142%

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

139%

#10

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

128%

#11

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

127%

#12

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

126%

#14

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

122%

#15

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

117%

#16

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

117%

#17

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

114%

#20

Core 2 Duo T7250

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#22

Core i3-3130M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

92%

#23

Core 2 Duo T5550

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $5

88%

#24

Core 2 Duo T7100

MSRP: $197|Avg: $15

88%

#27

Pentium 2030M

MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A

84%

#28

Core 2 Duo T5750

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $8

84%

#29

Core 2 Duo T7200

MSRP: $286|Avg: $6

83%

#30

Core i5-3230M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $13

82%

#31

Atom D525

MSRP: $63|Avg: N/A

82%

#32

Atom x7835RE

MSRP: $127|Avg: N/A

82%

#33

Core 2 Duo P8400

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

80%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron B810

#789

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1207%

#790

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1189%

#791

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1092%

#792

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1087%

#793

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1077%

#795

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1040%

#796

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

997%

#797

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

995%

#798

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

969%

#801

Celeron B810

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

100%

#803

Core i7-1365UE

MSRP: $429|Avg: $429

100%

#805

3020e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

99%

#809

Athlon II M320

MSRP: $75|Avg: $15

98%

#810

Celeron B800

MSRP: $80|Avg: $5

98%

#811

Celeron B710

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

98%

#812

Athlon II Neo K345

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core 2 Duo T7250 leads in gaming performance. However, the Celeron B810 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.9% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core 2 Duo T7250	Celeron B810
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($86)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core 2 Duo T7250	Celeron B810
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($86)

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 T7250 Benchmark Check

Celeron B810 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo T7250 and Celeron B810

Core 2 Duo T7250

The Core 2 Duo T7250 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: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,073 points. Launch price was $249.

Celeron B810

The Celeron B810 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,091 points. Launch price was $86.

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Processing Power

Both the Core 2 Duo T7250 and Celeron B810 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T7250 versus 1.6 GHz on the Celeron B810 — a 22.2% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo T7250 (base: 2 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Core 2 Duo T7250 uses the Merom (2006−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Celeron B810 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo T7250 scores 2,073 against the Celeron B810's 2,091 — a 0.9% lead for the Celeron B810. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Core 2 Duo T7250 vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron B810.

Feature	Core 2 Duo T7250	Celeron B810
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2 GHz+25%	1.6 GHz
Base Clock	2 GHz+25%	1.6 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	2 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	256K (per core)
Process	65 nm	32 nm-51%
Architecture	Merom (2006−2008)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	2,073	2,091

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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Duo T7250 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron B810 uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-667 on the Core 2 Duo T7250 versus DDR3-1333 on the Celeron B810 — the Celeron B810 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Chipset compatibility: GM965,PM965 (Core 2 Duo T7250) and HM65,HM67,QM67,QM77 (Celeron B810).

Feature	Core 2 Duo T7250	Celeron B810
Socket	PGA478	PGA988
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0+82%
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-667	DDR3-1333+50%
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support VT-x virtualization. The Celeron B810 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Core 2 Duo T7250 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core 2 Duo T7250 targets Budget, Celeron B810 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core 2 Duo T7250 rivals Athlon 64 X2 TK-42; Celeron B810 rivals Pentium 967.