Atom x7213RE vs Core 2 Duo SP9300

CPU

GPU

Atom x7213RE

2 Cores2 Thrd9 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2024

Core 2 Duo SP9300

2 Cores2 Thrd6 WWMax: 2.26 GHz2008

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Atom x7213RE

2 / 2

2,538

+0.8%

2,517

0.0%

Pentium Dual Core SU4100

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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 x7213RE is positioned at rank 401 and the Core 2 Duo SP9300 is on rank 535, so the Atom x7213RE 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 x7213RE

#120

Core i7-11850HE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $75

99%

#124

Core i5-1240P

MSRP: $309|Avg: $200

97%

#389

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

543%

#390

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

535%

#391

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

491%

#392

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

489%

#393

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

485%

#395

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

468%

#396

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

449%

#397

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

448%

#398

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

436%

#401

Atom x7213RE

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo SP9300

#169

Core i7-1280P

MSRP: $482|Avg: $482

99%

#523

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

699%

#524

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

689%

#525

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

633%

#526

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

630%

#527

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

624%

#529

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

603%

#530

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

578%

#531

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

577%

#532

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

561%

#535

Core 2 Duo SP9300

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#549

Celeron Dual-Core T1500

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $49

97%

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 x7213RE (2024) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4, DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Atom x7213RE	Core 2 Duo SP9300
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Amston Lake (2024−2025) / 10 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Duo SP9300 (2008) relies on 45 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Atom x7213RE	Core 2 Duo SP9300
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 x7213RE Benchmark Check

Core 2 Duo SP9300 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom x7213RE and Core 2 Duo SP9300

Atom x7213RE

The Atom x7213RE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Amston Lake (2024−2025) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1264. Thermal design power (TDP): 9 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 2,538 points. Launch price was $42.

Core 2 Duo SP9300

The Core 2 Duo SP9300 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 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.26 GHz, with boost up to 2.26 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: BGA956. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,517 points. Launch price was $284.

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Processing Power

Both the Atom x7213RE and Core 2 Duo SP9300 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Atom x7213RE versus 2.26 GHz on the Core 2 Duo SP9300 — a 40.3% clock advantage for the Atom x7213RE (base: 2 GHz vs 2.26 GHz). The Atom x7213RE uses the Amston Lake (2024−2025) architecture (10 nm), while the Core 2 Duo SP9300 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Atom x7213RE scores 2,538 against the Core 2 Duo SP9300's 2,517 — a 0.8% lead for the Atom x7213RE. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Atom x7213RE vs 6 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo SP9300.

Feature	Atom x7213RE	Core 2 Duo SP9300
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	3.4 GHz+50%	2.26 GHz
Base Clock	2 GHz	2.26 GHz+13%
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	6 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache	2 MB (total)	6 MB+200%
Process	10 nm-78%	45 nm
Architecture	Amston Lake (2024−2025)	Penryn (2008−2011)
PassMark	2,538	2,517

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Memory & Platform

The Atom x7213RE uses the FCBGA1264 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core 2 Duo SP9300 uses BGA956 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800 on the Atom x7213RE versus DDR3-1066 on the Core 2 Duo SP9300 — the Atom x7213RE supports 50% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Atom x7213RE supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (Atom x7213RE) vs 2 (Core 2 Duo SP9300). PCIe lanes: 9 (Atom x7213RE) vs 0 (Core 2 Duo SP9300) — the Atom x7213RE offers 9 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel BGA1264 (Atom x7213RE) and GS45 (Core 2 Duo SP9300).

Feature	Atom x7213RE	Core 2 Duo SP9300
Socket	FCBGA1264	BGA956
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+264%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800+67%	DDR3-1066
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB+100%	8 GB
RAM Channels	1	2+100%
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	9	0

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Atom x7213RE) / VT-x (Core 2 Duo SP9300). The Atom x7213RE includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics (16EU)), while the Core 2 Duo SP9300 requires a dedicated GPU.