Pentium Dual Core T2370 vs Celeron 1007U

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 T2370 is positioned at rank 1059 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 Pentium Dual Core T2370

#1047

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2750%

#1048

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2709%

#1049

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2487%

#1050

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2476%

#1051

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2453%

#1053

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2369%

#1054

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2272%

#1055

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2268%

#1056

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2207%

#1059

Pentium Dual Core T2370

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

100%

#1060

Celeron P4505

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

100%

#1061

Pentium T4200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

100%

#1062

Core i7-2720QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

100%

#1063

Pentium 2020M

MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A

99%

#1064

Celeron P4500

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

99%

#1065

Pentium Dual Core SU4100

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

99%

#1066

Processor N50

MSRP: $128|Avg: $120

98%

#1067

Athlon II N350

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

98%

#1068

Celeron N3350

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

97%

#1070

Core i7-2675QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

97%

#1071

A9-9410

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

97%

#1073

A8 Pro-7150B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

96%

#1074

A9-9420

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

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

Performance Trade-off: The Pentium Dual Core T2370 leads in gaming performance. However, the Celeron 1007U is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.6% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Pentium Dual Core T2370	Celeron 1007U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($25)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Pentium Dual Core T2370	Celeron 1007U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($25)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium Dual Core T2370 and Celeron 1007U

Pentium Dual Core T2370

The Pentium Dual Core T2370 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: 1.73 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,601 points. Launch price was $69.

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 Pentium Dual Core T2370 and Celeron 1007U share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.73 GHz on the Pentium Dual Core T2370 versus 1.5 GHz on the Celeron 1007U — a 14.2% clock advantage for the Pentium Dual Core T2370. The Pentium Dual Core T2370 uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (65 nm), while the Celeron 1007U uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Dual Core T2370 scores 1,601 against the Celeron 1007U's 1,610 — a 0.6% lead for the Celeron 1007U.

Feature	Pentium Dual Core T2370	Celeron 1007U
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.73 GHz+15%	1.5 GHz
Base Clock	—	1.5 GHz
L3 Cache	—	2 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	256K (per core)
Process	65 nm	22 nm-66%
Architecture	NetBurst (2000−2006)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	1,601	1,610

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium Dual Core T2370 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 Pentium Dual Core T2370 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 (Pentium Dual Core T2370) vs 16 (Celeron 1007U) — the Celeron 1007U offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Pentium Dual Core T2370	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: No VT-x (Pentium Dual Core T2370) / not specified (Celeron 1007U). The Celeron 1007U includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge)), while the Pentium Dual Core T2370 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium Dual Core T2370 targets Mobile.