Core 2 Duo E4300 vs Core i5-560UM

CPU

GPU

Core 2 Duo E4300

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 1.8 GHz2006

Core i5-560UM

2 Cores4 Thrd18 WWMax: 2.13 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Duo E4300

2 / 2

1,005

0.0%

1,015

+1.0%

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 Core 2 Duo E4300 is positioned at rank 1015 and the Core i5-560UM is on rank 1224, so the Core 2 Duo E4300 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 Core 2 Duo E4300

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

35064%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

33132%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

24056%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

7247%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

5740%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

5022%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

2876%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

2839%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

2585%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

2584%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

2556%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

2487%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

2452%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

2442%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

2420%

#1015

Core 2 Duo E4300

MSRP: $113|Avg: $5

100%

#1017

Core 2 Duo E4500

MSRP: $133|Avg: $10

99%

#1019

Core 2 Duo E7600

MSRP: $133|Avg: $50

97%

#1020

Core i7-3970X

MSRP: $990|Avg: $60

97%

#1021

Core 2 Duo E8700

MSRP: $256|Avg: $30

97%

#1022

Core 2 Duo E6550

MSRP: $163|Avg: $20

96%

#1023

Phenom X3 8450

MSRP: $145|Avg: $147

95%

#1024

Core i7-3960X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $60

95%

#1025

Celeron 2.70

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

94%

#1027

A10 PRO-7850B

MSRP: $426|Avg: $140

91%

#1028

Core 2 Quad Q8200

MSRP: $224|Avg: $36

91%

#1029

A12-9800E

MSRP: $426|Avg: $150

90%

#1030

Phenom II X6 1065T

MSRP: $426|Avg: $170

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-560UM

#1212

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

7227%

#1213

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

7121%

#1214

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

6537%

#1215

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

6507%

#1216

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

6448%

#1218

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

6227%

#1219

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

5970%

#1220

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

5961%

#1221

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

5800%

#1224

Core i5-560UM

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

100%

#1225

Core i7-660UM

MSRP: $317|Avg: N/A

99%

#1226

C-30

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

99%

#1228

Core i7-620UM

MSRP: $278|Avg: N/A

97%

#1230

Celeron 570

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

93%

#1231

Core i7-820QM

MSRP: $546|Avg: N/A

82%

#1233

Core Duo T2700

MSRP: $663|Avg: N/A

69%

#1235

Pentium SU4100

MSRP: $289|Avg: $15

58%

#1236

Core Solo T1400

MSRP: $200|Avg: $5

53%

#1237

Core i7-940XM

MSRP: $1096|Avg: N/A

51%

#1238

Core Solo T1350

MSRP: $200|Avg: $70

50%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-560UM delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core 2 Duo E4300 in both compute-intensive tasks (1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core 2 Duo E4300	Core i5-560UM
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($5)	⚠️ Higher cost ($250)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Allendale (2006−2009) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Core 2 Duo E4300 holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $5 (vs $250), it costs 98% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 4851% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core i5-560UM.

Insight	Core 2 Duo E4300	Core i5-560UM
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+4851%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($5)	⚠️ Higher cost ($250)

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.

Core 2 Duo E4300 Benchmark Check

Core i5-560UM Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo E4300 and Core i5-560UM

Core 2 Duo E4300

The Core 2 Duo E4300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Allendale (2006−2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,005 points. Launch price was $249.

Core i5-560UM

The Core i5-560UM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 26 September 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.33 GHz, with boost up to 2.13 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1288. Thermal design power (TDP): 18 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,015 points. Launch price was $250.

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Processing Power

The Core 2 Duo E4300 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i5-560UM's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Core 2 Duo E4300 versus 2.13 GHz on the Core i5-560UM — a 16.8% clock advantage for the Core i5-560UM (base: 1.8 GHz vs 1.33 GHz). The Core 2 Duo E4300 uses the Allendale (2006−2009) architecture (65 nm), while the Core i5-560UM uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo E4300 scores 1,005 against the Core i5-560UM's 1,015 — a 1% lead for the Core i5-560UM. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Core 2 Duo E4300 vs 3 MB on the Core i5-560UM.

Feature	Core 2 Duo E4300	Core i5-560UM
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	1.8 GHz	2.13 GHz+18%
Base Clock	1.8 GHz+35%	1.33 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	3 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	512 kB
Process	65 nm	32 nm-51%
Architecture	Allendale (2006−2009)	Arrandale (2010−2011)
PassMark	1,005	1,015

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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Duo E4300 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Core i5-560UM uses BGA1288 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to 800 memory speed. The Core 2 Duo E4300 supports up to 16 of RAM compared to 8 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: P35,G31,G33,P45 (Core 2 Duo E4300) and HM55,HM57,QM57,QS57 (Core i5-560UM).

Feature	Core 2 Duo E4300	Core i5-560UM
Socket	LGA775	BGA1288
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0+82%
Max RAM Speed	800	800
Max RAM Capacity	16+100%	8
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: false (Core 2 Duo E4300) vs true (Core i5-560UM). The Core i5-560UM includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Ironlake)), while the Core 2 Duo E4300 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core 2 Duo E4300 rivals Athlon 64 X2 3800+; Core i5-560UM rivals Core 2 Duo SU9400.