Athlon II X2 255 vs Celeron Dual-Core T3500

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Aggregate performance score

Celeron Dual-Core T3500
2010
2 cores / 2 threads, 35 Watt
0.80
+8.1%
Athlon II X2 255
2010
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.74

Celeron Dual-Core T3500 outperforms Athlon II X2 255 by a small 8% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Celeron Dual-Core T3500 and Athlon II X2 255 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking26152679
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.02
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Celeron Dual-Coreno data
Power efficiency2.161.08
Architecture codenamePenryn (2008−2011)Regor (2009−2013)
Release date26 September 2010 (14 years ago)25 January 2010 (14 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$80$60

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Celeron Dual-Core T3500 and Athlon II X2 255 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads22
Base clock speedno data3.1 GHz
Boost clock speed2.1 GHz3.1 GHz
Bus rate800 MHzno data
L1 cache128 KB128 KB
L2 cache1 MB1 MB
L3 cacheno data0 KB
Chip lithography45 nm45 nm
Die size107 mm2117 mm2
Number of transistors410 Million410 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Celeron Dual-Core T3500 and Athlon II X2 255 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.

Number of CPUs in a configurationno data1
SocketSocket P PGA478AM3
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt65 Watt

Security technologies

Celeron Dual-Core T3500 and Athlon II X2 255 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDB+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Celeron Dual-Core T3500 and Athlon II X2 255. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Celeron Dual-Core T3500 and Athlon II X2 255.

PCIe versionno data2.0

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 T3500 0.80
+8.1%
Athlon II X2 255 0.74

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 T3500 1275
+8.5%
Athlon II X2 255 1175

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.80 0.74
Recency 26 September 2010 25 January 2010
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 65 Watt

Celeron Dual-Core T3500 has a 8.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 8 months, and 85.7% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Celeron Dual-Core T3500 and Athlon II X2 255.

Be aware that Celeron Dual-Core T3500 is a notebook processor while Athlon II X2 255 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Celeron Dual-Core T3500 and Athlon II X2 255, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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Intel Celeron Dual-Core T3500
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