Core 2 Duo T7300 vs Celeron G3900E
Core 2 Duo T7300
Celeron G3900E
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 T7300 is positioned at rank 283 and the Celeron G3900E is on rank 816, so the Core 2 Duo T7300 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo T7300
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G3900E
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core 2 Duo T7300 | Celeron G3900E |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($35) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core 2 Duo T7300 | Celeron G3900E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($35) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo T7300 and Celeron G3900E
Core 2 Duo T7300
The Core 2 Duo T7300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 9 May 2007 (18 years ago). 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: 4 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,040 points. Launch price was $234.
Celeron G3900E
The Celeron G3900E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 January 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 2,034 points. Launch price was $107.
Processing Power
Both the Core 2 Duo T7300 and Celeron G3900E share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T7300 versus 2.4 GHz on the Celeron G3900E — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Celeron G3900E. The Core 2 Duo T7300 uses the Merom (2006−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Celeron G3900E uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo T7300 scores 2,040 against the Celeron G3900E's 2,034 — a 0.3% lead for the Core 2 Duo T7300. Multi-core Geekbench: 3,499 vs 948 (114.7% advantage for the Core 2 Duo T7300). L3 cache: 0 kB on the Core 2 Duo T7300 vs 2 MB on the Celeron G3900E.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo T7300 | Celeron G3900E |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz | 2.4 GHz+20% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+700% | 512 kB |
| Process | 65 nm | 14 nm-78% |
| Architecture | Merom (2006−2008) | Skylake (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 2,040 | 2,034 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 699 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 3,499+269% | 948 |
Memory & Platform
Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-667 on the Core 2 Duo T7300 versus DDR4-2133 on the Celeron G3900E — the Celeron G3900E supports 66.7% 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 T7300) and H110,B150,H170,Z170 (Celeron G3900E).
| Feature | Core 2 Duo T7300 | Celeron G3900E |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | — |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 3.0+173% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-667 | DDR4-2133+100% |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support VT-x virtualization. The Celeron G3900E includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 510), while the Core 2 Duo T7300 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core 2 Duo T7300 targets Budget, Celeron G3900E targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core 2 Duo T7300 rivals Athlon 64 X2 TK-42; Celeron G3900E rivals Pentium G4400.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo T7300 | Celeron G3900E |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics 510 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | VT-x |
| Target Use | Budget | Budget |
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