Core 2 Duo T7300 vs Celeron N4505

Core 2 Duo T7300

2 Cores2 Thrd4 WWMax: 2 GHz2007

Celeron N4505

2 Cores2 Thrd10 WWMax: 2.9 GHz2021

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Duo T7300

2 / 2

2,040

+0.1%

2,037

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. The Core 2 Duo T7300 is positioned at rank #283 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 T7300

#82

Core i7-11700B

MSRP: $323|Avg: $311

98%

#83

Core i7-13700HX

MSRP: $485|Avg: N/A

98%

#271

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

431%

#272

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

425%

#273

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

390%

#274

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

389%

#275

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

385%

#277

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

372%

#278

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

356%

#279

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

356%

#280

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

346%

#283

Core 2 Duo T7300

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar

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 N4505 (2021) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core 2 Duo T7300	Celeron N4505
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)	✨ Modern (Jasper Lake (2021) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Duo T7300 (2007) relies on 65 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core 2 Duo T7300	Celeron N4505
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 T7300 Benchmark Check

Celeron N4505 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo T7300 and Celeron N4505

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 N4505

The Celeron N4505 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Jasper Lake (2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.5 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1338. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,037 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Core 2 Duo T7300 and Celeron N4505 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T7300 versus 2.9 GHz on the Celeron N4505 — a 36.7% clock advantage for the Celeron N4505 (base: 2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core 2 Duo T7300 uses the Merom (2006−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Celeron N4505 uses Jasper Lake (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo T7300 scores 2,040 against the Celeron N4505's 2,037 — a 0.1% lead for the Core 2 Duo T7300. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Core 2 Duo T7300 vs 4 MB (total) on the Celeron N4505.

Feature	Core 2 Duo T7300	Celeron N4505
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2 GHz	2.9 GHz+45%
Base Clock	2 GHz	2 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	4 MB+167%	1.5 MB (total)
Process	65 nm	10 nm-85%
Architecture	Merom (2006−2008)	Jasper Lake (2021)
PassMark	2,040	2,037
Geekbench 6 Multi	3,499	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Duo T7300 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron N4505 uses BGA1338 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core 2 Duo T7300	Celeron N4505
Socket	PGA478	BGA1338
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 4.0+264%
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-667	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x (Core 2 Duo T7300) / not specified (Celeron N4505). Primary use case: Core 2 Duo T7300 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core 2 Duo T7300 rivals Athlon 64 X2 TK-42.