Pentium Dual Core T4300 vs Celeron 2950M
Pentium Dual Core T4300
Celeron 2950M
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 T4300 is positioned at rank 1127 and the Celeron 2950M is on rank 545, so the Celeron 2950M 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 T4300
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 2950M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium Dual Core T4300 | Celeron 2950M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($99) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium Dual Core T4300 | Celeron 2950M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($99) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 T4300 and Celeron 2950M
Pentium Dual Core T4300
The Pentium Dual Core T4300 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. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: P. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,232 points. Launch price was $69.
Celeron 2950M
The Celeron 2950M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 37 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,238 points. Launch price was $75.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium Dual Core T4300 and Celeron 2950M share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.1 GHz on the Pentium Dual Core T4300 versus 2 GHz on the Celeron 2950M — a 4.9% clock advantage for the Pentium Dual Core T4300 (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Pentium Dual Core T4300 uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron 2950M uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Dual Core T4300 scores 1,232 against the Celeron 2950M's 1,238 — a 0.5% lead for the Celeron 2950M. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Pentium Dual Core T4300 vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 2950M.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T4300 | Celeron 2950M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.1 GHz+5% | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz+5% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 22 nm-51% |
| Architecture | NetBurst (2000−2006) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 1,232 | 1,238 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 352 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 636 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium Dual Core T4300 uses the P socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron 2950M uses PGA946 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-800 memory speed. The Celeron 2950M supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Pentium Dual Core T4300) vs 16 (Celeron 2950M) — the Celeron 2950M offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T4300 | Celeron 2950M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | P | PGA946 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 3.0+173% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-800 | DDR3L-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 32 GB+300% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: No VT-x (Pentium Dual Core T4300) vs VT-x (Celeron 2950M). The Celeron 2950M includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Haswell)), while the Pentium Dual Core T4300 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium Dual Core T4300 targets Mobile, Celeron 2950M targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 2950M rivals Pentium 2020M.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T4300 | Celeron 2950M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics (Haswell) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | No VT-x | VT-x |
| Target Use | Mobile | Budget |
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