Core 2 Duo T7250 vs Celeron M 585

Core 2 Duo T7250

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 2 GHz2007

Celeron M 585

1 Cores1 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.16 GHz2008

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Duo T7250

2 / 2

2,073

+0.5%

2,062

0.0%

Celeron J1900

Core Duo T2300

Pentium Dual Core T2370

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 M 585 is on rank 430, 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 M 585

#418

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

569%

#419

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

561%

#420

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

515%

#421

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

513%

#422

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

508%

#424

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

490%

#425

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

470%

#426

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

469%

#427

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

457%

#430

Celeron M 585

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 Trade-off: The Celeron M 585 leads in gaming performance. However, the Core 2 Duo T7250 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.5% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core 2 Duo T7250	Celeron M 585
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 (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core 2 Duo T7250	Celeron M 585
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 T7250 Benchmark Check

Celeron M 585 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo T7250 and Celeron M 585

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 M 585

The Celeron M 585 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 August 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Merom (2006−2008) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.16 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 2,062 points. Launch price was $70.

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Processing Power

The Core 2 Duo T7250 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Celeron M 585 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Core 2 Duo T7250 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T7250 versus 2.16 GHz on the Celeron M 585 — a 7.7% clock advantage for the Celeron M 585. Both are built on the Merom (2006−2008) architecture using a 65 nm process. In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo T7250 scores 2,073 against the Celeron M 585's 2,062 — a 0.5% lead for the Core 2 Duo T7250.

Feature	Core 2 Duo T7250	Celeron M 585
Cores / Threads	2 / 2+100%	1 / 1
Boost Clock	2 GHz	2.16 GHz+8%
Base Clock	2 GHz	—
L3 Cache	0 kB	—
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB
Process	65 nm	65 nm
Architecture	Merom (2006−2008)	Merom (2006−2008)
PassMark	2,073	2,062

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the PGA478 socket with PCIe 1.1. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-667 on the Core 2 Duo T7250 versus 800 on the Celeron M 585 — the Celeron M 585 supports 199% 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 GL40,GM45 (Celeron M 585).

Feature	Core 2 Duo T7250	Celeron M 585
Socket	PGA478	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-667	800+39900%
Max RAM Capacity	—	4
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	0

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Core 2 Duo T7250) vs false (Celeron M 585). Primary use case: Core 2 Duo T7250 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core 2 Duo T7250 rivals Athlon 64 X2 TK-42; Celeron M 585 rivals Mobile Sempron SI-40.