Core 2 Duo T9400 vs Celeron Dual-Core T3300

Core 2 Duo T9400

2 Cores2 Thrd6 WWMax: 2.53 GHz2008

Celeron Dual-Core T3300

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 2 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Duo T9400

2 / 2

1,004

0.0%

Celeron Dual-Core T3300

2 / 2

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 Dual-Core T3300 is on rank 1038, so the Core 2 Duo T9400 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 Dual-Core T3300

#1026

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2510%

#1027

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2473%

#1028

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2270%

#1029

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2260%

#1030

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2239%

#1032

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2163%

#1033

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2074%

#1034

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2070%

#1035

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2015%

#1038

Celeron Dual-Core T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $30

100%

#1039

Celeron T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

100%

#1042

A10-7300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

99%

#1043

Core i7-3612QE

MSRP: $426|Avg: $50

99%

#1044

Pentium Dual Core T4200

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

98%

#1045

A6 Micro-6500T

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

98%

#1046

Pentium N3520

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

98%

#1047

E2-3800

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

97%

#1048

Athlon X2 QL-66

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

97%

#1049

Athlon II Neo K145

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

97%

#1050

Celeron P4600

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

96%

#1051

Core 2 Duo U7500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

95%

#1052

Pentium 987

MSRP: $134|Avg: $20

95%

#1053

Core i7-4910MQ

MSRP: $570|Avg: $570

95%

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 Dual-Core T3300 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.1% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core 2 Duo T9400	Celeron Dual-Core T3300
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core 2 Duo T9400	Celeron Dual-Core T3300
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)

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 Dual-Core T3300 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo T9400 and Celeron Dual-Core T3300

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 Dual-Core T3300

The Celeron Dual-Core T3300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: P. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,005 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Core 2 Duo T9400 and Celeron Dual-Core T3300 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.53 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T9400 versus 2 GHz on the Celeron Dual-Core T3300 — a 23.4% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo T9400. Both are built on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture using a 45 nm process. In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo T9400 scores 1,004 against the Celeron Dual-Core T3300's 1,005 — a 0.1% lead for the Celeron Dual-Core T3300. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 320 vs 300, a 6.5% lead for the Core 2 Duo T9400 that directly translates to higher frame rates.

Feature	Core 2 Duo T9400	Celeron Dual-Core T3300
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.53 GHz+26%	2 GHz
Base Clock	2.53 GHz	—
L3 Cache	6 MB L2 Cache	—
L2 Cache	6 MB+500%	1 MB
Process	45 nm	45 nm
Architecture	Penryn (2008−2011)	Penryn (2008−2011)
PassMark	1,004	1,005
Geekbench 6 Single	320+7%	300
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	520

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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Duo T9400 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron Dual-Core T3300 uses P (PCIe 1.1) — 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 GL40,GM45,GS45 (Celeron Dual-Core T3300).

Feature	Core 2 Duo T9400	Celeron Dual-Core T3300
Socket	PGA478	P
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1066	DDR3-800
Max RAM Capacity	—	8 GB
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 T9400) vs No (Celeron Dual-Core T3300). Primary use case: Core 2 Duo T9400 targets Budget, Celeron Dual-Core T3300 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core 2 Duo T9400 rivals Athlon Silver 3050U; Celeron Dual-Core T3300 rivals Pentium T4200.