C-70 vs Core Duo T2400
C-70
Core Duo T2400
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 C-70 is positioned at rank 694 and the Core Duo T2400 is on rank 1205, so the C-70 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar C-70
Performance Per Dollar Core Duo T2400
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | C-70 | Core Duo T2400 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($294) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ontario (2011−2012) / 40 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Yonah (2005−2006) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | C-70 | Core Duo T2400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($294) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of C-70 and Core Duo T2400
C-70
The C-70 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 September 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ontario (2011−2012) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1 GHz, with boost up to 1.33 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 40 nm process technology. Socket: FT1. Thermal design power (TDP): 9 Watt. Memory support: DDR3 Single-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 1,495 points. Launch price was $69.
Core Duo T2400
The Core Duo T2400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Janeiro 2006 (19 years ago). It is based on the Yonah (2005−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.83 GHz, with boost up to 1.83 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 31 Watt. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 1,488 points. Launch price was $16.
Processing Power
Both the C-70 and Core Duo T2400 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.33 GHz on the C-70 versus 1.83 GHz on the Core Duo T2400 — a 31.6% clock advantage for the Core Duo T2400 (base: 1 GHz vs 1.83 GHz). The C-70 uses the Ontario (2011−2012) architecture (40 nm), while the Core Duo T2400 uses Yonah (2005−2006) (65 nm). In PassMark, the C-70 scores 1,495 against the Core Duo T2400's 1,488 — a 0.5% lead for the C-70. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | C-70 | Core Duo T2400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.33 GHz | 1.83 GHz+38% |
| Base Clock | 1 GHz | 1.83 GHz+83% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 2 MB+300% |
| Process | 40 nm-38% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Ontario (2011−2012) | Yonah (2005−2006) |
| PassMark | 1,495 | 1,488 |
Memory & Platform
The C-70 uses the FT1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core Duo T2400 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1066 on the C-70 versus DDR2-667 on the Core Duo T2400 — the C-70 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 4 GB of RAM. Memory channels: 1 (C-70) vs 2 (Core Duo T2400). PCIe lanes: 4 (C-70) vs 16 (Core Duo T2400) — the Core Duo T2400 offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD BGA413 (C-70) and 945GM,945PM (Core Duo T2400).
| Feature | C-70 | Core Duo T2400 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT1 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066+50% | DDR2-667 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | 16+300% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (C-70) / VT-x (Core Duo T2400). The C-70 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 7290), while the Core Duo T2400 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core Duo T2400 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core Duo T2400 rivals Pentium T2310.
| Feature | C-70 | Core Duo T2400 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 7290 | — |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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