Pentium Dual Core T2410 vs Celeron G3900T
Pentium Dual Core T2410
Celeron G3900T
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 T2410 is positioned at rank 902 and the Celeron G3900T is on rank 451, so the Celeron G3900T 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 T2410
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G3900T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium Dual Core T2410 | Celeron G3900T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) | ✅ More affordable ($70) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium Dual Core T2410 | Celeron G3900T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+43%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) | ✅ More affordable ($70) |
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 T2410 and Celeron G3900T
Pentium Dual Core T2410
The Pentium Dual Core T2410 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 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: P. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,896 points. Launch price was $69.
Celeron G3900T
The Celeron G3900T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,900 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium Dual Core T2410 and Celeron G3900T share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Pentium Dual Core T2410 versus 2.6 GHz on the Celeron G3900T — a 26.1% clock advantage for the Celeron G3900T. The Pentium Dual Core T2410 uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (65 nm), while the Celeron G3900T uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Dual Core T2410 scores 1,896 against the Celeron G3900T's 1,900 — a 0.2% lead for the Celeron G3900T.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T2410 | Celeron G3900T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz | 2.6 GHz+30% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 2 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 512 kB |
| Process | 65 nm | 14 nm-78% |
| Architecture | NetBurst (2000−2006) | Skylake (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 1,896 | 1,900 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 514 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 903 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium Dual Core T2410 uses the P socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron G3900T uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 667 on the Pentium Dual Core T2410 versus DDR4-2133 on the Celeron G3900T — the Pentium Dual Core T2410 supports 197.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron G3900T supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 4 — 176.5% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Chipset compatibility: Socket P (Pentium Dual Core T2410) and H110,B150,H170,Z170 (Celeron G3900T).
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T2410 | Celeron G3900T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | P | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 3.0+173% |
| Max RAM Speed | 667+16575% | DDR4-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 | 64 GB+1677721500% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: false (Pentium Dual Core T2410) vs VT-x (Celeron G3900T). The Celeron G3900T includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 510), while the Pentium Dual Core T2410 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G3900T targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G3900T rivals Pentium G4400T.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T2410 | Celeron G3900T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics 510 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | false | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Pentium Dual Core T2410 launched at $100 MSRP, while the Celeron G3900T debuted at $42. At current prices ($100 vs $70), the Celeron G3900T is $30 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium Dual Core T2410 delivers 19.0 pts/$ vs 27.1 pts/$ for the Celeron G3900T — making the Celeron G3900T the 35.5% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T2410 | Celeron G3900T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $42-58% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100 | $70-30% |
| Performance per Dollar | 19.0 | 27.1+43% |
| Release Date | 2008 | 2015 |
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