Pentium T2370
VS
Celeron E1400

Pentium T2370 vs Celeron E1400

VS
Intel

Celeron E1400

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 2 GHz2008

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 T2370 is positioned at rank 1114 and the Celeron E1400 is on rank 930, so the Celeron E1400 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 T2370

#1102
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
3388%
#1103
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
3338%
#1104
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
3065%
#1105
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
3051%
#1106
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
3023%
#1108
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
2919%
#1109
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
2799%
#1110
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
2794%
#1111
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
2719%
#1114
Pentium T2370
MSRP: $86|Avg: $10
100%
#1115
Pentium N3710
MSRP: $161|Avg: $50
99%
#1116
Core m3-7Y30
MSRP: $281|Avg: $281
99%
#1117
Pentium 977
MSRP: $134|Avg: $10
99%
#1118
Core i7-2715QE
MSRP: $378|Avg: $50
98%
#1120
VIA Nano U2250
MSRP: $50|Avg: $10
98%
#1121
Core i5-560M
MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A
97%
#1122
Pentium U5600
MSRP: $100|Avg: $50
96%
#1123
Core m5-6Y57
MSRP: $281|Avg: $281
96%
#1125
Core i7-610E
MSRP: $250|Avg: $40
96%
#1126
Core i5-5350U
MSRP: $315|Avg: N/A
95%
#1127
Core i7-3520M
MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A
95%
#1128
Core i3-4100E
MSRP: $225|Avg: $30
95%
#1129
Pentium Dual Core T4300
MSRP: $150|Avg: $99
95%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron E1400

#1
Ryzen 9 7950X
MSRP: $194|Avg: $20
23107%
#2
Core i9-10900T
MSRP: $120|Avg: $5
21834%
#3
Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
MSRP: $423|Avg: $5
15853%
#4
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85
4776%
#5
Ryzen 9 9950X
MSRP: $649|Avg: $129
3783%
#6
Ryzen 5 8400F
MSRP: $303|Avg: $55
3309%
#7
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
MSRP: $299|Avg: $60
1895%
#8
Ryzen 5 2600X
MSRP: $229|Avg: $55
1871%
#9
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
1703%
#10
Core Ultra 5 245KF
MSRP: $294|Avg: $189
1703%
#11
Ryzen 5 5500
MSRP: $159|Avg: $85
1684%
#12
Ryzen 5 3600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $80
1639%
#13
Core i3-9100E
MSRP: $202|Avg: $30
1616%
#14
Core Ultra 5 245K
MSRP: $319|Avg: $200
1609%
#15
Core i3-8300T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $25
1595%
#302
Core i7-6900K
MSRP: $1089|Avg: $1089
100%
#303
Core i7-5960X
MSRP: $999|Avg: $83
99%
#930
Celeron E1400
MSRP: $53|Avg: $63
100%
#932
Pentium E6800
MSRP: $86|Avg: $10
100%
#933
Core i3-530
MSRP: $113|Avg: $15
99%
#935
Athlon II X3 405e
MSRP: $100|Avg: $10
99%
#936
Core i3-2105
MSRP: $138|Avg: $30
99%
#937
Core i3-3225
MSRP: $172|Avg: $167
98%
#938
Athlon II X3 400e
MSRP: $100|Avg: $10
98%
#939
Athlon II X2 245e
MSRP: $87|Avg: $15
97%
#940
Core i3-3220T
MSRP: $149|Avg: $146
97%
#941
Athlon II X2 240e
MSRP: $77|Avg: $77
97%
#942
Pentium G630T
MSRP: $79|Avg: $15
97%
#943
Core i7-3970X Extreme Edition
MSRP: $990|Avg: $175
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Celeron E1400 leads in gaming performance. However, the Pentium T2370 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 4.1% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightPentium T2370Celeron E1400
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
More affordable ($10)
⚠️ Higher cost ($63)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Allendale (2006−2009) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Pentium T2370 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 84% cheaper ($10 vs $63) while identifying as the stronger performer.
InsightPentium T2370Celeron E1400
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+556%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($10)
⚠️ Higher cost ($63)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium T2370 and Celeron E1400

Intel

Pentium T2370

The Pentium T2370 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 1.73 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 745 points. Launch price was $69.

Intel

Celeron E1400

The Celeron E1400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 April 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Allendale (2006−2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (total). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 715 points. Launch price was $57.

Processing Power

The Celeron E1400 is built on the Allendale (2006−2009) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium T2370 scores 745 against the Celeron E1400's 715 — a 4.1% lead for the Pentium T2370. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache on the Pentium T2370 vs 0 kB on the Celeron E1400.

FeaturePentium T2370Celeron E1400
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
Boost Clock
2 GHz
Base Clock
1.73 GHz
2 GHz+16%
L3 Cache
1 MB L2 Cache
0 kB
L2 Cache
512 kB (total)
Process
65 nm
65 nm
Architecture
Allendale (2006−2009)
PassMark
745+4%
715
Geekbench 6 Single
260
Geekbench 6 Multi
470
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Memory & Platform

The Pentium T2370 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron E1400 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeaturePentium T2370Celeron E1400
Socket
PGA478
LGA775
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0+82%
PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed
DDR2-800
Max RAM Capacity
8 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
0
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium T2370) / No (Celeron E1400). Primary use case: Celeron E1400 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron E1400 rivals Pentium E2180.

FeaturePentium T2370Celeron E1400
Integrated GPU
No
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
No
Target Use
Budget
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Value Analysis

The Pentium T2370 launched at $86 MSRP, while the Celeron E1400 debuted at $53. At current prices ($10 vs $63), the Pentium T2370 is $53 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium T2370 delivers 74.5 pts/$ vs 11.3 pts/$ for the Celeron E1400 — making the Pentium T2370 the 147.1% better value option.

FeaturePentium T2370Celeron E1400
MSRP
$86
$53-38%
Avg Price (30d)
$10-84%
$63
Performance per Dollar
74.5+559%
11.3
Release Date
2008
2008