Atom x5-E3930 vs Core 2 Duo P9700

Atom x5-E3930

2 Cores2 Thrd6.5 WWMax: 1.8 GHz2016

Core 2 Duo P9700

2 Cores2 Thrd28 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2009

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Atom x5-E3930

2 / 2

1,185

+0.6%

1,178

0.0%

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 Atom x5-E3930 is positioned at rank 706 and the Core 2 Duo P9700 is on rank 564, so the Core 2 Duo P9700 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 Atom x5-E3930

#694

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

990%

#695

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

976%

#696

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

896%

#697

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

892%

#698

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

883%

#700

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

853%

#701

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

818%

#702

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

817%

#703

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

795%

#706

Atom x5-E3930

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#712

Core i7-10850H

MSRP: $395|Avg: N/A

99%

#718

Core i3-1315UE

MSRP: $312|Avg: $250

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo P9700

#176

Core i9-13900HK

MSRP: $697|Avg: N/A

99%

#178

Core i7-1360P

MSRP: $480|Avg: $280

98%

#179

Core i7-1260P

MSRP: $432|Avg: $432

98%

#552

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

747%

#553

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

736%

#554

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

676%

#555

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

673%

#556

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

667%

#558

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

644%

#559

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

617%

#560

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

616%

#561

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

600%

#564

Core 2 Duo P9700

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#572

A10-9600P

MSRP: $128|Avg: $50

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Atom x5-E3930 (2016) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3-1866, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Atom x5-E3930	Core 2 Duo P9700
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Apollo Lake (2014−2016) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Duo P9700 (2009) relies on 45 nm technology and DDR2, DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Atom x5-E3930	Core 2 Duo P9700
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

Atom x5-E3930 Benchmark Check

Core 2 Duo P9700 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom x5-E3930 and Core 2 Duo P9700

Atom x5-E3930

The Atom x5-E3930 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 August 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Apollo Lake (2014−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1296. Thermal design power (TDP): 7 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 1,185 points. Launch price was $69.

Core 2 Duo P9700

The Core 2 Duo P9700 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 June 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 6 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,178 points. Launch price was $348.

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Processing Power

Both the Atom x5-E3930 and Core 2 Duo P9700 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Atom x5-E3930 versus 2.8 GHz on the Core 2 Duo P9700 — a 43.5% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo P9700 (base: 1.3 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Atom x5-E3930 uses the Apollo Lake (2014−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Core 2 Duo P9700 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Atom x5-E3930 scores 1,185 against the Core 2 Duo P9700's 1,178 — a 0.6% lead for the Atom x5-E3930. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Atom x5-E3930 vs 6 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo P9700.

Feature	Atom x5-E3930	Core 2 Duo P9700
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.8 GHz	2.8 GHz+56%
Base Clock	1.3 GHz	2.8 GHz+115%
L3 Cache	0 kB	6 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache	2 MB (total)	6 MB (total)+200%
Process	14 nm-69%	45 nm
Architecture	Apollo Lake (2014−2016)	Penryn (2008−2011)
PassMark	1,185	1,178

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Memory & Platform

The Atom x5-E3930 uses the FCBGA1296 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core 2 Duo P9700 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Atom x5-E3930	Core 2 Duo P9700
Socket	FCBGA1296	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+173%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L-1866	—
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	✅	—
PCIe Lanes	4	—