Core 2 Duo T9400 vs Celeron 1019Y

CPU

GPU

Core 2 Duo T9400

2 Cores2 Thrd6 WWMax: 2.53 GHz2008

Celeron 1019Y

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 1 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Duo T9400

2 / 2

1,004

0.0%

1,005

+0.1%

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 T9400 is positioned at rank 796 and the Celeron 1019Y is on rank 441, so the Celeron 1019Y 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 T9400

#784

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1198%

#785

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1180%

#786

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1084%

#787

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1079%

#788

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1069%

#790

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1032%

#791

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

990%

#792

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

988%

#793

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

962%

#796

Core 2 Duo T9400

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#797

Celeron M 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

100%

#799

Celeron B815

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

99%

#801

Celeron B810

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

99%

#803

Core i7-1365UE

MSRP: $429|Avg: $429

99%

#805

3020e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

98%

#809

Athlon II M320

MSRP: $75|Avg: $15

98%

#810

Celeron B800

MSRP: $80|Avg: $5

98%

#811

Celeron B710

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron 1019Y

#429

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

584%

#430

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

575%

#431

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

528%

#432

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

526%

#433

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

521%

#435

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

503%

#436

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

482%

#437

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

482%

#438

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

469%

#441

Celeron 1019Y

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 Core 2 Duo T9400 leads in gaming performance. However, the Celeron 1019Y is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.1% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core 2 Duo T9400	Celeron 1019Y
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core 2 Duo T9400	Celeron 1019Y
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 T9400 Benchmark Check

Celeron 1019Y Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo T9400 and Celeron 1019Y

Core 2 Duo T9400

The Core 2 Duo T9400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 July 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.53 GHz, with boost up to 2.53 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,004 points. Launch price was $316.

Celeron 1019Y

The Celeron 1019Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1 GHz, with boost up to 1 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,005 points. Launch price was $153.

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Processing Power

Both the Core 2 Duo T9400 and Celeron 1019Y share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.53 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T9400 versus 1 GHz on the Celeron 1019Y — a 86.7% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo T9400 (base: 2.53 GHz vs 1 GHz). The Core 2 Duo T9400 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron 1019Y uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo T9400 scores 1,004 against the Celeron 1019Y's 1,005 — a 0.1% lead for the Celeron 1019Y. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo T9400 vs 2 MB on the Celeron 1019Y.

Feature	Core 2 Duo T9400	Celeron 1019Y
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.53 GHz+153%	1 GHz
Base Clock	2.53 GHz+153%	1 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB L2 Cache+200%	2 MB
L2 Cache	6 MB+1100%	512 kB
Process	45 nm	22 nm-51%
Architecture	Penryn (2008−2011)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	1,004	1,005
Geekbench 6 Single	320	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Duo T9400 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron 1019Y uses BGA1023 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1066 memory speed. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Chipset compatibility: GM45,PM45 (Core 2 Duo T9400) and HM77,UM77,HM76,HM75 (Celeron 1019Y).

Feature	Core 2 Duo T9400	Celeron 1019Y
Socket	PGA478	BGA1023
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 3.0+173%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1066	DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 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 1019Y includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge)), while the Core 2 Duo T9400 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core 2 Duo T9400 targets Budget, Celeron 1019Y targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core 2 Duo T9400 rivals Athlon Silver 3050U; Celeron 1019Y rivals Pentium 2117U.