
Core 2 Duo E8235 vs V-Series V105

Core 2 Duo E8235

V-Series V105
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar V-Series V105
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core 2 Duo E8235 | V-Series V105 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core 2 Duo E8235 | V-Series V105 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo E8235 and V-Series V105

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.

V-Series V105
The V-Series V105 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 May 2010 (15 years ago). It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.2 GHz. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,028 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Core 2 Duo E8235 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the V-Series V105 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Core 2 Duo E8235 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Core 2 Duo E8235 versus 1.2 GHz on the V-Series V105 — a 80% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo E8235. The Core 2 Duo E8235 is built on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo E8235 scores 1,020 against the V-Series V105's 1,028 — a 0.8% lead for the V-Series V105.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo E8235 | V-Series V105 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2+100% | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz+133% | 1.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz | — |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB (total)+1100% | 512 kB |
| Process | 45 nm | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Penryn (2008−2011) | — |
| PassMark | 1,020 | 1,028 |
Memory & Platform
The Core 2 Duo E8235 uses the P socket (PCIe 1.1), while the V-Series V105 uses S1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo E8235 | V-Series V105 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | P | S1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
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