CPU
GPU
Core 2 Duo T9800
Celeron G465
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 T9800 is positioned at rank 345 and the Celeron G465 is on rank 867, so the Core 2 Duo T9800 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 T9800
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G465
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core 2 Duo T9800 | Celeron G465 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($37) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core 2 Duo T9800 | Celeron G465 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($37) |
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 T9800 and Celeron G465
Core 2 Duo T9800
The Core 2 Duo T9800 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.93 GHz, with boost up to 2.92 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: 1,189 points. Launch price was $530.
Celeron G465
The Celeron G465 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 1 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 1.5 MB. L2 cache: 256 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,185 points. Launch price was $80.
Processing Power
The Core 2 Duo T9800 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Celeron G465 offers 1 cores / 2 threads — the Core 2 Duo T9800 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.92 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T9800 versus 1.9 GHz on the Celeron G465 — a 42.3% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo T9800 (base: 2.93 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Core 2 Duo T9800 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron G465 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo T9800 scores 1,189 against the Celeron G465's 1,185 — a 0.3% lead for the Core 2 Duo T9800. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo T9800 vs 1.5 MB on the Celeron G465.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo T9800 | Celeron G465 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2+100% | 1 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.92 GHz+54% | 1.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.93 GHz+54% | 1.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB L2 Cache+300% | 1.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+2300% | 256 kB |
| Process | 45 nm | 32 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Penryn (2008−2011) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,189 | 1,185 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 300 |
Memory & Platform
The Core 2 Duo T9800 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron G465 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo T9800 | Celeron G465 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Core 2 Duo T9800) / VT-x (Celeron G465). The Celeron G465 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Core 2 Duo T9800 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G465 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G465 rivals Pentium G630.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo T9800 | Celeron G465 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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