Core Duo T2500 vs Celeron 1007U

Core Duo T2500

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 2 GHz2006

Celeron 1007U

2 Cores2 Thrd17 WWMax: 1.5 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core Duo T2500

2 / 2

1,621

+0.7%

1,610

0.0%

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 T2500 is positioned at rank 943 and the Celeron 1007U is on rank 99, so the Celeron 1007U 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 T2500

#931

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1756%

#932

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1730%

#933

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1588%

#934

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1581%

#935

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1567%

#937

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1513%

#938

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1451%

#939

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1448%

#940

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1409%

#943

Core Duo T2500

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#944

Athlon Neo X2 L335

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

100%

#945

Core i7-3610QE

MSRP: $315|Avg: $105

99%

#948

A8-8600P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

98%

#950

FX-9800P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

98%

#951

Celeron 1020E

MSRP: $86|Avg: $20

98%

#954

Core i7-5850EQ

MSRP: $435|Avg: $370

97%

#956

Core i7-4810MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron 1007U

#87

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

273%

#88

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

269%

#89

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

247%

#90

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

246%

#91

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

244%

#93

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

236%

#94

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

226%

#95

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

225%

#96

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

219%

#99

Celeron 1007U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#102

N100

MSRP: $128|Avg: $128

100%

#106

Ryzen 5 2500U

MSRP: $349|Avg: N/A

98%

#109

Celeron 4305U

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

97%

#110

Celeron J1850

MSRP: $82|Avg: N/A

96%

#114

Core i3-4100M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $99

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 1007U (2013) utilizes 22 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core Duo T2500	Celeron 1007U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Yonah (2005−2006) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core Duo T2500 (2006) relies on 65 nm technology and DDR1, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core Duo T2500	Celeron 1007U
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 Duo T2500 Benchmark Check

Celeron 1007U Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Duo T2500 and Celeron 1007U

Core Duo T2500

The Core Duo T2500 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 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 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: 1,621 points. Launch price was $120.

Celeron 1007U

The Celeron 1007U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 1.5 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,610 points. Launch price was $86.

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Processing Power

Both the Core Duo T2500 and Celeron 1007U share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Core Duo T2500 versus 1.5 GHz on the Celeron 1007U — a 28.6% clock advantage for the Core Duo T2500 (base: 2 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The Core Duo T2500 uses the Yonah (2005−2006) architecture (65 nm), while the Celeron 1007U uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core Duo T2500 scores 1,621 against the Celeron 1007U's 1,610 — a 0.7% lead for the Core Duo T2500. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Core Duo T2500 vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 1007U.

Feature	Core Duo T2500	Celeron 1007U
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2 GHz+33%	1.5 GHz
Base Clock	2 GHz+33%	1.5 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	2 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	256K (per core)
Process	65 nm	22 nm-66%
Architecture	Yonah (2005−2006)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	1,621	1,610

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Memory & Platform

The Core Duo T2500 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron 1007U uses BGA1023 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-667 on the Core Duo T2500 versus DDR3-1600 on the Celeron 1007U — the Celeron 1007U supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron 1007U 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. PCIe lanes: 0 (Core Duo T2500) vs 16 (Celeron 1007U) — the Celeron 1007U offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Core Duo T2500	Celeron 1007U
Socket	PGA478	BGA1023
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 3.0+173%
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-667	DDR3-1600+50%
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB	32 GB+700%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x (Core Duo T2500) / not specified (Celeron 1007U). The Celeron 1007U includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge)), while the Core Duo T2500 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core Duo T2500 targets Mobile.