Core Solo T1350 vs Celeron 540

Core Solo T1350

1 Cores1 Thrd2 WWMax: 1.86 GHz2006

Celeron 540

30 WW2007

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core Solo T1350

1 / 1

405

0.0%

408

+0.7%

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 Solo T1350 is positioned at rank 1238 and the Celeron 540 is on rank 1212, so the Celeron 540 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 Solo T1350

#1226

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

14453%

#1227

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

14241%

#1228

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

13074%

#1229

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

13015%

#1230

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

12896%

#1232

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

12453%

#1233

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

11941%

#1234

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

11921%

#1235

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

11601%

#1238

Core Solo T1350

MSRP: $200|Avg: $70

100%

#1240

Core Solo T1300

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

91%

#1241

Core Solo T1200

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron 540

#1200

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

6190%

#1201

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

6099%

#1202

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

5599%

#1203

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

5574%

#1204

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

5523%

#1206

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

5333%

#1207

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

5114%

#1208

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

5105%

#1209

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

4968%

#1212

Celeron 540

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

100%

#1213

Celeron U3600

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

98%

#1216

Core 2 Quad Q9000

MSRP: $348|Avg: $15

97%

#1217

Core i5-2537M

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

97%

#1218

Core i7-720QM

MSRP: $364|Avg: N/A

96%

#1219

Pentium U5400

MSRP: $289|Avg: $214

94%

#1220

Pentium T2330

MSRP: $150|Avg: $7

93%

#1221

Z-01

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

91%

#1222

Pentium T2310

MSRP: $150|Avg: $14

88%

#1223

Celeron SU2300

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

86%

#1224

Core i5-560UM

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

86%

#1225

Core i7-660UM

MSRP: $317|Avg: N/A

85%

#1226

C-30

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

85%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core Solo T1350 leads in gaming performance. However, the Celeron 540 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.7% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core Solo T1350	Celeron 540
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($70)	✅ More affordable ($5)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Yonah (2005−2006) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Celeron 540 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 93% cheaper ($5 vs $70) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core Solo T1350	Celeron 540
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1310%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($70)	✅ More affordable ($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 Solo T1350 Benchmark Check

Celeron 540 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Solo T1350 and Celeron 540

Core Solo T1350

The Core Solo T1350 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Yonah (2005−2006) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 1.86 GHz, with boost up to 1.86 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: 405 points. Launch price was $249.

Celeron 540

The Celeron 540 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 1.86 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 30 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 408 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core Solo T1350 is built on the Yonah (2005−2006) architecture. In PassMark, the Core Solo T1350 scores 405 against the Celeron 540's 408 — a 0.7% lead for the Celeron 540. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Core Solo T1350 vs 1 MB L2 Cache on the Celeron 540.

Feature	Core Solo T1350	Celeron 540
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	—
Boost Clock	1.86 GHz	—
Base Clock	1.86 GHz	1.86 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	1 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache	2 MB	—
Process	65 nm	65 nm
Architecture	Yonah (2005−2006)	—
PassMark	405	408

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the PGA478 socket with PCIe 1.1.

Feature	Core Solo T1350	Celeron 540
Socket	PGA478	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	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 Solo T1350) / No (Celeron 540). Primary use case: Celeron 540 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 540 rivals Pentium T2310.

Feature	Core Solo T1350	Celeron 540
Integrated GPU	—	No
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	No
Target Use	—	Budget

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Value Analysis

The Core Solo T1350 launched at $200 MSRP, while the Celeron 540 debuted at $86. At current prices ($70 vs $5), the Celeron 540 is $65 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core Solo T1350 delivers 5.8 pts/$ vs 81.6 pts/$ for the Celeron 540 — making the Celeron 540 the 173.5% better value option.