Pentium Dual-Core E2200 vs Celeron T3300
Pentium Dual-Core E2200
Celeron T3300
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 Dual-Core E2200 is positioned at rank 999 and the Celeron T3300 is on rank 1038, so the Pentium Dual-Core E2200 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Dual-Core E2200
Performance Per Dollar Celeron T3300
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium Dual-Core E2200 | Celeron T3300 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium Dual-Core E2200 | Celeron T3300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+70%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
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 Dual-Core E2200 and Celeron T3300
Pentium Dual-Core E2200
The Pentium Dual-Core E2200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 985 points. Launch price was $69.
Celeron T3300
The Celeron T3300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,005 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Pentium Dual-Core E2200 is built on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium Dual-Core E2200 scores 985 against the Celeron T3300's 1,005 — a 2% lead for the Celeron T3300. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Pentium Dual-Core E2200 vs 1 MB on the Celeron T3300.
| Feature | Pentium Dual-Core E2200 | Celeron T3300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | — |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | — | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 1 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (total) | — |
| Process | 65 nm | 45 nm-31% |
| Architecture | NetBurst (2000−2006) | — |
| PassMark | 985 | 1,005+2% |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium Dual-Core E2200 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron T3300 uses PGA478 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium Dual-Core E2200 | Celeron T3300 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-800 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Pentium Dual-Core E2200) / not specified (Celeron T3300). Primary use case: Pentium Dual-Core E2200 targets Desktop.
| Feature | Pentium Dual-Core E2200 | Celeron T3300 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The Pentium Dual-Core E2200 launched at $100 MSRP, while the Celeron T3300 debuted at $86. At current prices ($25 vs $15), the Celeron T3300 is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium Dual-Core E2200 delivers 39.4 pts/$ vs 67.0 pts/$ for the Celeron T3300 — making the Celeron T3300 the 51.9% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium Dual-Core E2200 | Celeron T3300 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $86-14% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25 | $15-40% |
| Performance per Dollar | 39.4 | 67.0+70% |
| Release Date | 2007 | 2010 |
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