CPU
GPU
Core 2 Duo E7200
E2-3000
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 Core 2 Duo E7200 is positioned at rank 1040 and the E2-3000 is on rank 946, so the E2-3000 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo E7200
Performance Per Dollar E2-3000
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core 2 Duo E7200 | E2-3000 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($133) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core 2 Duo E7200 | E2-3000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($133) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo E7200 and E2-3000
Core 2 Duo E7200
The Core 2 Duo E7200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.53 GHz, with boost up to 2.53 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 3 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,002 points. Launch price was $249.
E2-3000
The E2-3000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.65 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 990 points. Launch price was $50.
Processing Power
Both the Core 2 Duo E7200 and E2-3000 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.53 GHz on the Core 2 Duo E7200 versus 1.65 GHz on the E2-3000 — a 42.1% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo E7200. The Core 2 Duo E7200 uses the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the E2-3000 uses Kabini (2013−2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo E7200 scores 1,002 against the E2-3000's 990 — a 1.2% lead for the Core 2 Duo E7200. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo E7200 | E2-3000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.53 GHz+53% | 1.65 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.53 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB (total)+200% | 1024 kB |
| Process | 45 nm | 28 nm-38% |
| Architecture | Wolfdale (2008−2010) | Kabini (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,002+1% | 990 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 368 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 666 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core 2 Duo E7200 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the E2-3000 uses FT3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo E7200 | E2-3000 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | FT3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-800 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Core 2 Duo E7200) / not specified (E2-3000). Primary use case: Core 2 Duo E7200 targets Legacy Desktop. Direct competitor: Core 2 Duo E7200 rivals Athlon II X2 245.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo E7200 | E2-3000 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Legacy Desktop | — |
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