Celeron M 540 vs Dual-Core T3100

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Aggregate performance score

Celeron Dual-Core T3100
2009
2 cores / 2 threads, 35 Watt
0.74
+118%
Celeron M 540
2007
1 core / 1 thread, 30 Watt
0.34

Celeron Dual-Core T3100 outperforms Celeron M 540 by a whopping 118% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Celeron Dual-Core T3100 and Celeron M 540 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking26813073
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Celeron Dual-CoreCeleron M
Power efficiency2.001.07
Architecture codenamePenryn (2008−2011)Merom (2006−2008)
Release date1 September 2009 (15 years ago)1 October 2007 (17 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Celeron Dual-Core T3100 and Celeron M 540 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)1 (Single-Core)
Threads21
Boost clock speed1.9 GHz1.86 GHz
Bus rate800 MHz533 MHz
L1 cache128 KBno data
L2 cache1 MB1 MB
Chip lithography45 nm65 nm
Die size107 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature105 °Cno data
Number of transistors410 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Celeron Dual-Core T3100 and Celeron M 540 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

SocketBGA479, PGA478no data
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt30 Watt

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Celeron Dual-Core T3100 0.74
+118%
Celeron M 540 0.34

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Celeron Dual-Core T3100 1174
+117%
Celeron M 540 542

Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core

Cinebench R10 is an ancient ray tracing benchmark for processors by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. Its single core version uses just one CPU thread to render a futuristic looking motorcycle.

Celeron Dual-Core T3100 1900
+8.9%
Celeron M 540 1744

3DMark06 CPU

3DMark06 is a discontinued DirectX 9 benchmark suite from Futuremark. Its CPU part contains two scenarios, one dedicated to artificial intelligence pathfinding, another to game physics using PhysX package.

Celeron Dual-Core T3100 1687
+110%
Celeron M 540 803

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.74 0.34
Recency 1 September 2009 1 October 2007
Physical cores 2 1
Threads 2 1
Chip lithography 45 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 30 Watt

Celeron Dual-Core T3100 has a 117.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 44.4% more advanced lithography process.

Celeron M 540, on the other hand, has 16.7% lower power consumption.

The Celeron Dual-Core T3100 is our recommended choice as it beats the Celeron M 540 in performance tests.


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