Core Duo T2250 vs Celeron G1610

Core Duo T2250

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 1.7 GHz2006

Celeron G1610

2 Cores2 Thrd55 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core Duo T2250

2 / 2

1,537

0.0%

1,550

+0.8%

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 Duo T2250 is positioned at rank 3 and the Celeron G1610 is on rank 531, so the Core Duo T2250 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 Duo T2250

Core Duo T2250

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

95%

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

94%

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

86%

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

86%

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

85%

#10

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

82%

#11

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

79%

#12

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

79%

#13

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

77%

#17

Core i3-350M

MSRP: $130|Avg: $10

71%

#18

Atom x5-E8000

MSRP: $18|Avg: N/A

70%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron G1610

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

8448%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

7982%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

5796%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

1746%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1383%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1210%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

693%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

684%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

623%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

623%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

616%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

599%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

591%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

588%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

583%

#375

Ryzen Embedded V2546

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

99%

#376

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $1399

96%

#377

Core i3-9100HL

MSRP: $225|Avg: $100

94%

#531

Celeron G1610

MSRP: $42|Avg: $5

100%

#532

Core i3-7100

MSRP: $117|Avg: $40

100%

#533

Celeron G1620T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $15

99%

#536

Pentium G4400T

MSRP: $64|Avg: $75

98%

#539

Athlon X4 850

MSRP: $77|Avg: $20

97%

#541

FX-6350

MSRP: $132|Avg: $55

95%

#542

Celeron G470

MSRP: $35|Avg: $10

95%

#543

Pentium G3220

MSRP: $54|Avg: $15

95%

#545

Athlon 5370

MSRP: $55|Avg: $15

94%

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 G1610 (2012) utilizes 22 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core Duo T2250	Celeron G1610
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($5)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Yonah (2005−2006) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core Duo T2250 (2006) relies on 65 nm technology and DDR1, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core Duo T2250	Celeron G1610
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($5)

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 Duo T2250 Benchmark Check

Celeron G1610 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Duo T2250 and Celeron G1610

Core Duo T2250

The Core Duo T2250 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Yonah (2005−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.73 GHz, with boost up to 1.7 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 31 Watt. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 1,537 points. Launch price was $249.

Celeron G1610

The Celeron G1610 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 December 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,550 points. Launch price was $388.

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Processing Power

Both the Core Duo T2250 and Celeron G1610 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.7 GHz on the Core Duo T2250 versus 2.6 GHz on the Celeron G1610 — a 41.9% clock advantage for the Celeron G1610 (base: 1.73 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Core Duo T2250 uses the Yonah (2005−2006) architecture (65 nm), while the Celeron G1610 uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core Duo T2250 scores 1,537 against the Celeron G1610's 1,550 — a 0.8% lead for the Celeron G1610. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Core Duo T2250 vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G1610.

Feature	Core Duo T2250	Celeron G1610
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.7 GHz	2.6 GHz+53%
Base Clock	1.73 GHz	2.6 GHz+50%
L3 Cache	0 kB	2 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	256 kB (per core)
Process	65 nm	22 nm-66%
Architecture	Yonah (2005−2006)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	1,537	1,550
Geekbench 6 Single	—	456
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	778

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Memory & Platform

The Core Duo T2250 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron G1610 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core Duo T2250	Celeron G1610
Socket	PGA478	LGA1155
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 3.0+173%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core Duo T2250) / VT-x (Celeron G1610). The Celeron G1610 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge)), while the Core Duo T2250 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G1610 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G1610 rivals Pentium G2020.