Core 2 Duo E8335 vs Athlon 64 X2 3800+

Core 2 Duo E8335

2 Cores2 Thrd44 WWMax: 0.93 GHz2009

Athlon 64 X2 3800+

2 Cores2 Thrd89 WWMax: 2 GHz2005

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Duo E8335

2 / 2

1,094

0.0%

1,095

+0.1%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 E8335 is positioned at rank 1196 and the Athlon 64 X2 3800+ is on rank 1094, so the Athlon 64 X2 3800+ 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 E8335

#1184

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

5364%

#1185

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

5285%

#1186

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

4852%

#1187

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

4830%

#1188

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

4786%

#1190

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

4622%

#1191

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

4431%

#1192

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

4424%

#1193

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

4305%

#1196

Core 2 Duo E8335

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

100%

#1199

Celeron 560

MSRP: $89|Avg: $5

98%

#1200

Core i3-2312M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

97%

#1201

Celeron 857

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

96%

#1202

Celeron 925

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

96%

#1203

Core 2 Duo E8135

MSRP: $200|Avg: $15

93%

#1204

Core 2 Duo U7700

MSRP: $262|Avg: $10

93%

#1205

Core Duo T2400

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

93%

#1206

Core 2 Duo U7600

MSRP: $250|Avg: $5

92%

#1207

Pentium M 735

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

91%

#1208

Core i7-620LM

MSRP: $300|Avg: N/A

89%

#1209

Core i7-740QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

89%

#1211

Core 2 Solo SU3300

MSRP: $262|Avg: $50

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 X2 3800+

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

100879%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

95320%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

69210%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

20850%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

16516%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

14448%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

8275%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

8167%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

7436%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

7436%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

7352%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

7154%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

7054%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

7026%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

6962%

#1094

Athlon 64 X2 3800+

MSRP: $354|Avg: $20

100%

#1095

Athlon 64 3000+

MSRP: $149|Avg: $10

98%

#1096

Athlon XP 3100+

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

92%

#1097

Athlon 64 3300+

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

84%

#1098

Athlon 64 2800+

MSRP: $178|Avg: $15

76%

#1099

Athlon 64 3700+

MSRP: $272|Avg: $20

74%

#1100

Athlon 64 FX-72

MSRP: $799|Avg: $40

73%

#1101

Athlon 64 X2 4200+

MSRP: $581|Avg: $110

70%

#1102

Athlon 64 3500+

MSRP: $272|Avg: $10

68%

#1103

Pentium D 830

MSRP: $316|Avg: $20

63%

#1104

Pentium D 960

MSRP: $523|Avg: $15

62%

#1105

Athlon XP 2500+

MSRP: $172|Avg: $15

60%

#1106

Athlon 64 3800+

MSRP: $354|Avg: $10

59%

#1107

Pentium 4 2.53

MSRP: $193|Avg: $13

58%

#1108

Pentium 4 2.40

MSRP: $193|Avg: $193

54%

#1109

Athlon XP 2400+

MSRP: $193|Avg: $10

51%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Athlon 64 X2 3800+ delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core 2 Duo E8335 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core 2 Duo E8335	Athlon 64 X2 3800+
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)	✅ More affordable ($20)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Manchester (2005−2006) / 90 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Athlon 64 X2 3800+ stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 60% cheaper ($20 vs $50) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core 2 Duo E8335	Athlon 64 X2 3800+
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+150%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)	✅ More affordable ($20)

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 E8335 Benchmark Check

Athlon 64 X2 3800+ Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo E8335 and Athlon 64 X2 3800+

Core 2 Duo E8335

The Core 2 Duo E8335 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 2.933 GHz, with boost up to 0.93 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: 1,094 points. Launch price was $249.

Athlon 64 X2 3800+

The Athlon 64 X2 3800+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Manchester (2005−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: 939. Thermal design power (TDP): 89 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,095 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Core 2 Duo E8335 and Athlon 64 X2 3800+ share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 0.93 GHz on the Core 2 Duo E8335 versus 2 GHz on the Athlon 64 X2 3800+ — a 73% clock advantage for the Athlon 64 X2 3800+. The Core 2 Duo E8335 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Athlon 64 X2 3800+ uses Manchester (2005−2006) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo E8335 scores 1,094 against the Athlon 64 X2 3800+'s 1,095 — a 0.1% lead for the Athlon 64 X2 3800+.

Feature	Core 2 Duo E8335	Athlon 64 X2 3800+
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	0.93 GHz	2 GHz+115%
Base Clock	2.933 GHz	—
L3 Cache	—	0 kB
L2 Cache	6 MB (total)+1100%	512 kB
Process	45 nm-50%	90 nm
Architecture	Penryn (2008−2011)	Manchester (2005−2006)
PassMark	1,094	1,095

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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Duo E8335 uses the P socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Athlon 64 X2 3800+ uses 939 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core 2 Duo E8335	Athlon 64 X2 3800+
Socket	P	939
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR2-800
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	0

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Value Analysis

The Core 2 Duo E8335 launched at $200 MSRP, while the Athlon 64 X2 3800+ debuted at $354. At current prices ($50 vs $20), the Athlon 64 X2 3800+ is $30 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core 2 Duo E8335 delivers 21.9 pts/$ vs 54.8 pts/$ for the Athlon 64 X2 3800+ — making the Athlon 64 X2 3800+ the 85.8% better value option.