Core i5-5300U vs Celeron Dual-Core T1400

Core i5-5300U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.9 GHz2015

Celeron Dual-Core T1400

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.73 GHz2008

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-5300U

2 / 4

2,709

0.0%

Celeron Dual-Core T1400

2 / 2

2,725

+0.6%

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 i5-5300U is positioned at rank 758 and the Celeron Dual-Core T1400 is on rank 638, so the Celeron Dual-Core T1400 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 i5-5300U

#746

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1083%

#747

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1067%

#748

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

980%

#749

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

975%

#750

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

966%

#752

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

933%

#753

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

895%

#754

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

893%

#755

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

869%

#758

Core i5-5300U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#762

Core i3-N300

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

99%

#767

Core i7-1250U

MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A

98%

#773

Core i7-9750HF

MSRP: $395|Avg: $395

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron Dual-Core T1400

#187

Core Ultra 9 288V

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

99%

#188

Core i7-10870H

MSRP: $417|Avg: N/A

99%

#626

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

861%

#627

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

849%

#628

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

779%

#629

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

776%

#630

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

769%

#632

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

742%

#633

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

712%

#634

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

711%

#635

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

691%

#638

Celeron Dual-Core T1400

MSRP: $80|Avg: $10

100%

#650

Core i5-1345UE

MSRP: $312|Avg: $312

97%

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 Core i5-5300U (2015) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i5-5300U	Celeron Dual-Core T1400
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-U (2015) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Merom-2M (2008) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Celeron Dual-Core T1400 (2008) relies on 65 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i5-5300U	Celeron Dual-Core T1400
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)

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 i5-5300U Benchmark Check

Celeron Dual-Core T1400 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-5300U and Celeron Dual-Core T1400

Core i5-5300U

The Core i5-5300U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,709 points. Launch price was $281.

Celeron Dual-Core T1400

The Celeron Dual-Core T1400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Merom-2M (2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.73 GHz. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: P. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Passmark benchmark score: 2,725 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-5300U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Celeron Dual-Core T1400's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Core i5-5300U versus 1.73 GHz on the Celeron Dual-Core T1400 — a 50.5% clock advantage for the Core i5-5300U. The Core i5-5300U uses the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture (14 nm), while the Celeron Dual-Core T1400 uses Merom-2M (2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-5300U scores 2,709 against the Celeron Dual-Core T1400's 2,725 — a 0.6% lead for the Celeron Dual-Core T1400.

Feature	Core i5-5300U	Celeron Dual-Core T1400
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.9 GHz+68%	1.73 GHz
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	—
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	—
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512 kB+100%
Process	14 nm-78%	65 nm
Architecture	Broadwell-U (2015)	Merom-2M (2008)
PassMark	2,709	2,725

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-5300U uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron Dual-Core T1400 uses P (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-5300U	Celeron Dual-Core T1400
Socket	FCBGA1168	P
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+173%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR2-667
Max RAM Capacity	—	4 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	0

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i5-5300U) / No (Celeron Dual-Core T1400). Primary use case: Celeron Dual-Core T1400 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron Dual-Core T1400 rivals Pentium T2370.