Core 2 Duo E8235 vs Core 2 Duo E4700

CPU

GPU

Core 2 Duo E8235

2 Cores2 Thrd44 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2009

Core 2 Duo E4700

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2008

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Duo E8235

2 / 2

1,020

+0.9%

1,011

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo E4700

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

41015%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

38755%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

28139%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

8477%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

6715%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

5874%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

3364%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

3321%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

3023%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

3023%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

2989%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

2909%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

2868%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

2856%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

2831%

#1034

PRO A10-8770E

MSRP: $395|Avg: $210

100%

#1035

Core 2 Duo E4700

MSRP: $133|Avg: $10

100%

#1036

Athlon 64 X2 5800+

MSRP: $230|Avg: $20

100%

#1037

Phenom II X2 B53

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

100%

#1038

Core 2 Quad Q9300

MSRP: $266|Avg: $27

99%

#1039

Core 2 Duo E7200

MSRP: $133|Avg: $133

99%

#1040

Athlon II X4 638

MSRP: $300|Avg: $280

99%

#1042

Phenom X3 8750

MSRP: $195|Avg: $20

98%

#1043

Pentium G4400TE

MSRP: $300|Avg: $250

96%

#1044

Celeron 2.60

MSRP: $53|Avg: $10

96%

#1045

Core i7-990X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $225

94%

#1046

Phenom X4 9750B

MSRP: $215|Avg: $34

93%

#1047

Core 2 Duo E8200

MSRP: $163|Avg: $20

92%

#1048

Core 2 Quad Q9450

MSRP: $316|Avg: $15

92%

#1049

Core 2 Duo E8600

MSRP: $200|Avg: $95

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core 2 Duo E8235 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core 2 Duo E4700 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.9% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core 2 Duo E8235	Core 2 Duo E4700
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($20)	✅ More affordable ($10)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Allendale (2006−2009) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Core 2 Duo E4700 holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $10 (vs $20), it costs 50% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 98% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core 2 Duo E8235.

Insight	Core 2 Duo E8235	Core 2 Duo E4700
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+98%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($20)	✅ More affordable ($10)

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 E8235 Benchmark Check

Core 2 Duo E4700 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo E8235 and Core 2 Duo E4700

Core 2 Duo E8235

The Core 2 Duo E8235 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. 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. L2 cache: 6 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: P. Thermal design power (TDP): 44 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,020 points. Launch price was $249.

Core 2 Duo E4700

The Core 2 Duo E4700 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 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 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: 1,011 points. Launch price was $249.

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Processing Power

Both the Core 2 Duo E8235 and Core 2 Duo E4700 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Core 2 Duo E8235 versus 2.6 GHz on the Core 2 Duo E4700 — a 7.4% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo E8235 (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Core 2 Duo E8235 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Core 2 Duo E4700 uses Allendale (2006−2009) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo E8235 scores 1,020 against the Core 2 Duo E4700's 1,011 — a 0.9% lead for the Core 2 Duo E8235.

Feature	Core 2 Duo E8235	Core 2 Duo E4700
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.8 GHz+8%	2.6 GHz
Base Clock	2.8 GHz+8%	2.6 GHz
L3 Cache	—	0 kB
L2 Cache	6 MB (total)+200%	2 MB
Process	45 nm-31%	65 nm
Architecture	Penryn (2008−2011)	Allendale (2006−2009)
PassMark	1,020	1,011

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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Duo E8235 uses the P socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Core 2 Duo E4700 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core 2 Duo E8235	Core 2 Duo E4700
Socket	P	LGA775
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	—	800
Max RAM Capacity	—	16
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core 2 Duo E8235) / false (Core 2 Duo E4700). Direct competitor: Core 2 Duo E4700 rivals Athlon 64 X2 5000+.

Feature	Core 2 Duo E8235	Core 2 Duo E4700
Integrated GPU	—	No
IGPU Model	—	None
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	false

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Value Analysis

The Core 2 Duo E8235 launched at $0 MSRP, while the Core 2 Duo E4700 debuted at $133. At current prices ($20 vs $10), the Core 2 Duo E4700 is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core 2 Duo E8235 delivers 51.0 pts/$ vs 101.1 pts/$ for the Core 2 Duo E4700 — making the Core 2 Duo E4700 the 65.9% better value option.