Athlon 64 TF-20 vs Core 2 Solo SU3300

Athlon 64 TF-20

1 Cores1 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.6 GHz2009

Core 2 Solo SU3300

1 Cores1 Thrd3 WWMax: 1.2 GHz2008

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Athlon 64 TF-20

1 / 1

1,245

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core 2 Solo SU3300

1 / 1

1,247

+0.2%

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 Athlon 64 TF-20 is positioned at rank 790 and the Core 2 Solo SU3300 is on rank 1211, so the Athlon 64 TF-20 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 Athlon 64 TF-20

#778

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1178%

#779

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1161%

#780

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1066%

#781

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1061%

#782

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1051%

#784

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1015%

#785

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

973%

#786

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

972%

#787

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

946%

#790

Athlon 64 TF-20

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

100%

#795

Core i3-1115G4E

MSRP: $213|Avg: $47

99%

#797

Celeron M 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

98%

#800

Celeron B815

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

98%

#801

Celeron B810

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

98%

#803

Core i7-1365UE

MSRP: $429|Avg: $429

97%

#805

3020e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Solo SU3300

#1199

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

6164%

#1200

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

6074%

#1201

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

5576%

#1202

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

5550%

#1203

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

5500%

#1205

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

5311%

#1206

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

5092%

#1207

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

5084%

#1208

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

4947%

#1211

Core 2 Solo SU3300

MSRP: $262|Avg: $50

100%

#1212

Celeron 540

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

100%

#1213

Celeron U3600

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

98%

#1216

Core 2 Quad Q9000

MSRP: $348|Avg: $15

96%

#1217

Core i5-2537M

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

96%

#1218

Core i7-720QM

MSRP: $364|Avg: N/A

96%

#1219

Pentium U5400

MSRP: $289|Avg: $214

93%

#1220

Pentium T2330

MSRP: $150|Avg: $7

93%

#1221

Z-01

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

90%

#1222

Pentium T2310

MSRP: $150|Avg: $14

88%

#1223

Celeron SU2300

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

86%

#1224

Core i5-560UM

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

85%

#1225

Core i7-660UM

MSRP: $317|Avg: N/A

85%

#1226

C-30

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Athlon 64 TF-20 leads in gaming performance. However, the Core 2 Solo SU3300 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.2% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Athlon 64 TF-20	Core 2 Solo SU3300
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($10)	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sherman (2009) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Athlon 64 TF-20 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 80% cheaper ($10 vs $50) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Athlon 64 TF-20	Core 2 Solo SU3300
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+399%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($10)	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)

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.

Athlon 64 TF-20 Benchmark Check

Core 2 Solo SU3300 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Athlon 64 TF-20 and Core 2 Solo SU3300

Athlon 64 TF-20

The Athlon 64 TF-20 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Sherman (2009) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: S1g1. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,245 points. Launch price was $149.

Core 2 Solo SU3300

The Core 2 Solo SU3300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 August 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.2 GHz. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: BGA956. Thermal design power (TDP): 3 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,247 points. Launch price was $262.

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Processing Power

Both the Athlon 64 TF-20 and Core 2 Solo SU3300 share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Athlon 64 TF-20 versus 1.2 GHz on the Core 2 Solo SU3300 — a 28.6% clock advantage for the Athlon 64 TF-20. The Athlon 64 TF-20 uses the Sherman (2009) architecture (65 nm), while the Core 2 Solo SU3300 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 64 TF-20 scores 1,245 against the Core 2 Solo SU3300's 1,247 — a 0.2% lead for the Core 2 Solo SU3300.

Feature	Athlon 64 TF-20	Core 2 Solo SU3300
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	1 / 1
Boost Clock	1.6 GHz+33%	1.2 GHz
L2 Cache	512 kB	3 MB+500%
Process	65 nm	45 nm-31%
Architecture	Sherman (2009)	Penryn (2008−2011)
PassMark	1,245	1,247

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Memory & Platform

The Athlon 64 TF-20 uses the S1g1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core 2 Solo SU3300 uses BGA956 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR2-667 memory speed. Both support up to 4 GB of RAM. Memory channels: 2 (Athlon 64 TF-20) vs 1 (Core 2 Solo SU3300).

Feature	Athlon 64 TF-20	Core 2 Solo SU3300
Socket	S1g1	BGA956
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0+82%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-667	DDR2-800
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
RAM Channels	2+100%	1
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	0

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: false (Athlon 64 TF-20) vs VT-x (Core 2 Solo SU3300). Primary use case: Core 2 Solo SU3300 targets Mobile.

Feature	Athlon 64 TF-20	Core 2 Solo SU3300
Integrated GPU	No	No
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	false	VT-x
Target Use	—	Mobile

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Value Analysis

The Athlon 64 TF-20 launched at $50 MSRP, while the Core 2 Solo SU3300 debuted at $262. At current prices ($10 vs $50), the Athlon 64 TF-20 is $40 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon 64 TF-20 delivers 124.5 pts/$ vs 24.9 pts/$ for the Core 2 Solo SU3300 — making the Athlon 64 TF-20 the 133.2% better value option.