Core 2 Duo E8335 vs Core 2 Duo E8435

Core 2 Duo E8335

2 Cores2 Thrd44 WWMax: 0.93 GHz2009

Core 2 Duo E8435

2 Cores2 Thrd44 WWMax: 0.07 GHz2009

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Duo E8335

2 / 2

1,094

0.0%

1,104

+0.9%

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 Core 2 Duo E8435 is on rank 1152, so the Core 2 Duo E8435 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 Core 2 Duo E8435

#1140

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3986%

#1141

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3928%

#1142

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3606%

#1143

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3590%

#1144

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3557%

#1146

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3435%

#1147

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3293%

#1148

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3288%

#1149

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3200%

#1152

Core 2 Duo E8435

MSRP: $150|Avg: $74

100%

#1153

Celeron M 723

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

100%

#1154

Core M-5Y51

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

98%

#1155

Core i7-3517UE

MSRP: $330|Avg: $35

98%

#1156

Pentium N3530

MSRP: $161|Avg: $20

98%

#1158

Core i3-330E

MSRP: $177|Avg: $89

97%

#1159

Core i7-2640M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

96%

#1161

Core M-5Y71

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

96%

#1163

Core i7-2620M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

95%

#1164

Celeron N3010

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

93%

#1165

Core i7-3537U

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

92%

#1166

Core M-5Y31

MSRP: $281|Avg: $30

92%

#1167

Core M-5Y10a

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core 2 Duo E8335 leads in gaming performance. However, the Core 2 Duo E8435 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.9% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core 2 Duo E8335	Core 2 Duo E8435
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($50)	⚠️ Higher cost ($74)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Core 2 Duo E8335 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 32% cheaper ($50 vs $74) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core 2 Duo E8335	Core 2 Duo E8435
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+47%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($50)	⚠️ Higher cost ($74)

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

Core 2 Duo E8435 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo E8335 and Core 2 Duo E8435

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.

Core 2 Duo E8435

The Core 2 Duo E8435 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 3.067 GHz, with boost up to 0.07 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: 1,104 points. Launch price was $249.

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Processing Power

Both the Core 2 Duo E8335 and Core 2 Duo E8435 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 0.93 GHz on the Core 2 Duo E8335 versus 0.07 GHz on the Core 2 Duo E8435 — a 172% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo E8335 (base: 2.933 GHz vs 3.067 GHz). Both are built on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture using a 45 nm process. In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo E8335 scores 1,094 against the Core 2 Duo E8435's 1,104 — a 0.9% lead for the Core 2 Duo E8435.

Feature	Core 2 Duo E8335	Core 2 Duo E8435
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	0.93 GHz+1229%	0.07 GHz
Base Clock	2.933 GHz	3.067 GHz+5%
L2 Cache	6 MB (total)	6 MB (total)
Process	45 nm	45 nm
Architecture	Penryn (2008−2011)	Penryn (2008−2011)
PassMark	1,094	1,104
Geekbench 6 Single	—	257

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the P socket with PCIe 1.1.

Feature	Core 2 Duo E8335	Core 2 Duo E8435
Socket	P	P
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	0

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core 2 Duo E8335) / VT-x, VT-d (Core 2 Duo E8435).

Feature	Core 2 Duo E8335	Core 2 Duo E8435
Integrated GPU	—	No
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x, VT-d

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Value Analysis

The Core 2 Duo E8335 launched at $200 MSRP, while the Core 2 Duo E8435 debuted at $150. At current prices ($50 vs $74), the Core 2 Duo E8335 is $24 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core 2 Duo E8335 delivers 21.9 pts/$ vs 14.9 pts/$ for the Core 2 Duo E8435 — making the Core 2 Duo E8335 the 37.8% better value option.