Pentium T2330 vs Celeron N3000

CPU

GPU

Pentium T2330

35 WW2007

Celeron N3000

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 2.08 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium T2330

665

0.0%

705

+6.0%

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 T2330 is positioned at rank 1220 and the Celeron N3000 is on rank 817, so the Celeron N3000 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 T2330

#1208

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

6623%

#1209

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

6526%

#1210

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

5991%

#1211

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

5964%

#1212

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

5909%

#1214

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

5707%

#1215

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

5472%

#1216

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

5463%

#1217

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

5316%

#1220

Pentium T2330

MSRP: $150|Avg: $7

100%

#1221

Z-01

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

97%

#1222

Pentium T2310

MSRP: $150|Avg: $14

94%

#1223

Celeron SU2300

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

92%

#1224

Core i5-560UM

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

92%

#1225

Core i7-660UM

MSRP: $317|Avg: N/A

91%

#1226

C-30

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

91%

#1228

Core i7-620UM

MSRP: $278|Avg: N/A

88%

#1230

Celeron 570

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

85%

#1232

Core i7-820QM

MSRP: $546|Avg: N/A

75%

#1233

Core Duo T2700

MSRP: $663|Avg: N/A

63%

#1235

Pentium SU4100

MSRP: $289|Avg: $15

53%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron N3000

#805

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1249%

#806

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1230%

#807

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1129%

#808

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1124%

#809

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1114%

#811

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1076%

#812

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1031%

#813

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1030%

#814

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1002%

#817

Celeron N3000

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#818

Core i7-8709G

MSRP: $338|Avg: $150

100%

#819

Celeron M 560

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

99%

#824

Celeron Dual-Core T3000

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

96%

#825

Pentium P6100

MSRP: $100|Avg: $16.39

96%

#827

Celeron M 575

MSRP: $86|Avg: $12

95%

#829

Core i7-10710U

MSRP: $415|Avg: N/A

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Celeron N3000 (2015) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium T2330	Celeron N3000
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($7)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Braswell (2015−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium T2330 (2007) relies on 65 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium T2330	Celeron N3000
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($7)	✅ 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.

Pentium T2330 Benchmark Check

Celeron N3000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium T2330 and Celeron N3000

Pentium T2330

The Pentium T2330 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 665 points. Launch price was $69.

Celeron N3000

The Celeron N3000 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Braswell (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.04 GHz, with boost up to 2.08 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 705 points. Launch price was $107.

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Processing Power

The Celeron N3000 is built on the Braswell (2015−2016) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium T2330 scores 665 against the Celeron N3000's 705 — a 5.8% lead for the Celeron N3000. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 223 vs 160, a 32.9% lead for the Pentium T2330 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 402 vs 290 (32.4% advantage for the Pentium T2330). L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache on the Pentium T2330 vs 0 kB on the Celeron N3000.

Feature	Pentium T2330	Celeron N3000
Cores / Threads	—	2 / 2
Boost Clock	—	2.08 GHz
Base Clock	1.6 GHz+54%	1.04 GHz
L3 Cache	1 MB L2 Cache	0 kB
L2 Cache	—	1 MB
Process	65 nm	14 nm-78%
Architecture	—	Braswell (2015−2016)
PassMark	665	705+6%
Geekbench 6 Single	223+39%	160
Geekbench 6 Multi	402+39%	290

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium T2330 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron N3000 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-533 on the Pentium T2330 versus DDR3L-1600 on the Celeron N3000 — the Celeron N3000 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron N3000 supports up to 8 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 4 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: GL960 (Pentium T2330) and SoC (Celeron N3000).

Feature	Pentium T2330	Celeron N3000
Socket	PGA478	FCBGA1170
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 3.0+173%
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-533	DDR3L-1600+50%
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	4	4

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: No (Pentium T2330) vs VT-x, VT-d (Celeron N3000). The Celeron N3000 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 400), while the Pentium T2330 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron N3000 targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: Celeron N3000 rivals AMD E2-7110.