Core Duo T2400 vs Celeron 2970M

CPU

GPU

Core Duo T2400

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 1.83 GHz2006

Celeron 2970M

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core Duo T2400

2 / 2

1,488

0.0%

Celeron J1800

Pentium Dual-Core E2200

1,501

+0.9%

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 T2400 is positioned at rank 1205 and the Celeron 2970M is on rank 591, so the Celeron 2970M 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 T2400

#1193

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

5798%

#1194

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

5713%

#1195

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

5245%

#1196

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

5221%

#1197

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

5174%

#1199

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

4996%

#1200

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

4791%

#1201

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

4783%

#1202

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

4654%

#1205

Core Duo T2400

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

100%

#1206

Core 2 Duo U7600

MSRP: $250|Avg: $5

100%

#1207

Pentium M 735

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

98%

#1208

Core i7-620LM

MSRP: $300|Avg: N/A

96%

#1209

Core i7-740QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

96%

#1211

Core 2 Solo SU3300

MSRP: $262|Avg: $50

94%

#1212

Celeron 540

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

94%

#1213

Celeron U3600

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

92%

#1216

Core 2 Quad Q9000

MSRP: $348|Avg: $15

91%

#1217

Core i5-2537M

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

91%

#1218

Core i7-720QM

MSRP: $364|Avg: N/A

90%

#1219

Pentium U5400

MSRP: $289|Avg: $214

88%

#1220

Pentium T2330

MSRP: $150|Avg: $7

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron 2970M

#184

Core Ultra 7 266V

MSRP: $520|Avg: $520

99%

#579

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

782%

#580

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

770%

#581

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

707%

#582

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

704%

#583

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

698%

#585

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

674%

#586

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

646%

#587

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

645%

#588

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

627%

#591

Celeron 2970M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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 2970M (2014) utilizes 22 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core Duo T2400	Celeron 2970M
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($294)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Yonah (2005−2006) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core Duo T2400 (2006) relies on 65 nm technology and DDR1, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core Duo T2400	Celeron 2970M
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($294)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 T2400 Benchmark Check

Celeron 2970M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Duo T2400 and Celeron 2970M

Core Duo T2400

The Core Duo T2400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Janeiro 2006 (19 years ago). It is based on the Yonah (2005−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.83 GHz, with boost up to 1.83 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: 1,488 points. Launch price was $16.

Celeron 2970M

The Celeron 2970M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 April 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 37 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,501 points. Launch price was $75.

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Processing Power

Both the Core Duo T2400 and Celeron 2970M share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.83 GHz on the Core Duo T2400 versus 2.2 GHz on the Celeron 2970M — a 18.4% clock advantage for the Celeron 2970M (base: 1.83 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Core Duo T2400 uses the Yonah (2005−2006) architecture (65 nm), while the Celeron 2970M uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core Duo T2400 scores 1,488 against the Celeron 2970M's 1,501 — a 0.9% lead for the Celeron 2970M. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Core Duo T2400 vs 2 MB on the Celeron 2970M.

Feature	Core Duo T2400	Celeron 2970M
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.83 GHz	2.2 GHz+20%
Base Clock	1.83 GHz	2.2 GHz+20%
L3 Cache	0 kB	2 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	512 kB
Process	65 nm	22 nm-66%
Architecture	Yonah (2005−2006)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	1,488	1,501

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Memory & Platform

The Core Duo T2400 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron 2970M uses PGA946 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-667 on the Core Duo T2400 versus DDR3L-1600 on the Celeron 2970M — the Celeron 2970M supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron 2970M supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: 945GM,945PM (Core Duo T2400) and HM87,HM86 (Celeron 2970M).

Feature	Core Duo T2400	Celeron 2970M
Socket	PGA478	PGA946
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 3.0+173%
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-667	DDR3L-1600+50%
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB	32 GB+700%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support VT-x virtualization. The Celeron 2970M includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Haswell)), while the Core Duo T2400 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core Duo T2400 targets Budget, Celeron 2970M targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core Duo T2400 rivals Pentium T2310; Celeron 2970M rivals Pentium 2020M.