Product Comparison: Intel Celeron 900 vs Intel Core 2 Duo E8400


General Specifications
Brand
Intel
Intel
Model
Celeron 900
Core 2 Duo E8400
Origin
China
China
About the Product
The Intel Celeron 900 is a mobile single core processor for cheap laptops. It is based on the Penryn core. It provides great balance between computing power and affordability.
Intel Core 2 Duo processors, manufactured using 45nm manufacturing technology, are characterized by high performance, speed and energy efficiency. The CPU supports Intel HD Boost technology and is up to 70% faster when processing high-definition video. Works at a clock frequency of 3GHz.
Package Size
Height
5.5 in.
6.7 in.
Depth
3 in.
3.9 in.
Weight
1.1 lbs.
0.85 lbs.
Width
6.1 in.
Details
Socket
PGA478
LGA775
Lithography
45 nm
45 nm
Type of Processors
Mobile
Desktop
Code Name
Penryn
Wolfdale
What customers say about "Details"
Intel Celeron 900 CPU Processor
  • Great price for a great chip. Easy to install.
  • I would recommend for a cheap upgrade. No problems with installation.
  • Installed easily. Good processor.
  • Easy install. Great product. Good performance.
  • Easy install and good temps. I like it and recommend.
Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 CPU Processor
  • Installation a bit rough. Before doing anything read carefully the installation manual.
Technical Specifications
CPU Cores
1
2
CPU Threads
1
2
Clock Speed
2.2 GHz
3 GHz
Max TDP
35 W
65 W
Max Temperature
105 °C
72.4 °C
Data Width
64 bits
64 bits
Virtualization Technology
No
Yes
What customers say about "Technical Specifications"
Intel Celeron 900 CPU Processor
  • Fast and solid product for all my needs.
  • Excellent low-power CPU for the price. Fast.
  • Fast processor for the price! Recommended.
  • This chip is very fast for the money. Perfect.
  • Cheap but not the fastest. It won't win any speed contest.
Cache And Memory Specifications
L1 Cache Size
128 kB
128 kB
L2 Cache Size
1000 kB
6000 kB
Memory Types
DDR3
DDR3
Max Memory Channels
2
2
Max Memory Bandwidth
6.4 GB/s
10.6 GB/s
Max Memory Size
16 GB
What customers say about "Cache And Memory Specifications"
Intel Celeron 900 CPU Processor
  • Great CPU for the price. Works well with DDR3 memory.
  • No problems with CPU. Good memory support of this.
  • Nice price and snappy processor. Great support memory for my DDR3 type.
  • Have no problems with this CPU. Full speed with my memory DDR3 800 MHz.
  • Never had an issue. Memory support is great. I like it.
Supported Technologies
Execute Disable Bit / Virus Protection
Yes
Yes
Turbo Boost / Turbo Core
No
No
Enhanced SpeedStep / PowerNow!
No
Yes
Hyper-Threading / HyperTransport
No
No
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
3 year(s)
3 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
FCC, CE
Other Information
Manufacturer
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