CPU
GPU
Pentium 967
Celeron Dual-Core T1500
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 Pentium 967 is positioned at rank 1031 and the Celeron Dual-Core T1500 is on rank 549, so the Celeron Dual-Core T1500 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium 967
Performance Per Dollar Celeron Dual-Core T1500
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium 967 | Celeron Dual-Core T1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($49) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium 967 | Celeron Dual-Core T1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+395%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($49) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Pentium 967 and Celeron Dual-Core T1500
Pentium 967
The Pentium 967 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 October 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 1.3 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,640 points. Launch price was $134.
Celeron Dual-Core T1500
The Celeron Dual-Core T1500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Merom (2006−2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.87 GHz. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,625 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium 967 and Celeron Dual-Core T1500 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.3 GHz on the Pentium 967 versus 1.87 GHz on the Celeron Dual-Core T1500 — a 36% clock advantage for the Celeron Dual-Core T1500. The Pentium 967 uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron Dual-Core T1500 uses Merom (2006−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium 967 scores 1,640 against the Celeron Dual-Core T1500's 1,625 — a 0.9% lead for the Pentium 967.
| Feature | Pentium 967 | Celeron Dual-Core T1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.3 GHz | 1.87 GHz+44% |
| Base Clock | 1.3 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512 kB+100% |
| Process | 32 nm-51% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Merom (2006−2008) |
| PassMark | 1,640 | 1,625 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium 967) / No (Celeron Dual-Core T1500). Primary use case: Celeron Dual-Core T1500 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron Dual-Core T1500 rivals Pentium T2390.
| Feature | Pentium 967 | Celeron Dual-Core T1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | No |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
At current prices ($10 vs $49), the Pentium 967 is $39 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium 967 delivers 164.0 pts/$ vs 33.2 pts/$ for the Celeron Dual-Core T1500 — making the Pentium 967 the 132.7% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium 967 | Celeron Dual-Core T1500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $134 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-80% | $49 |
| Performance per Dollar | 164.0+394% | 33.2 |
| Release Date | 2011 | 2008 |
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