Core 2 Duo E8335 vs Pentium Extreme Edition 955

Core 2 Duo E8335

2 Cores2 Thrd44 WWMax: 0.93 GHz2009

Pentium Extreme Edition 955

2 Cores4 Thrd130 WWMax: 0.47 GHz2005

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Duo E8335

2 / 2

1,094

0.0%

Pentium Extreme Edition 955

2 / 4

1,095

+0.1%

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 Pentium Extreme Edition 955 is on rank 1123, so the Pentium Extreme Edition 955 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 Pentium Extreme Edition 955

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

283377%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

267764%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

194418%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

58570%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

46394%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

40585%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

23245%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

22942%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

20889%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

20887%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

20654%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

20096%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

19815%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

19735%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

19556%

#1123

Pentium Extreme Edition 955

MSRP: $999|Avg: $50

100%

#1124

Athlon XP 2700+

MSRP: $349|Avg: $20

94%

#1125

Athlon XP 2800+

MSRP: $375|Avg: $35

92%

#1126

Pentium III 1200

MSRP: $200|Avg: $10

89%

#1127

Athlon XP 3200+

MSRP: $464|Avg: $40

87%

#1128

Pentium III 1400

MSRP: $250|Avg: $20

83%

#1129

Pentium 4 2.60

MSRP: $401|Avg: $25

83%

#1130

Pentium III 1400S

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

83%

#1131

Athlon XP 1800+

MSRP: $252|Avg: $30

81%

#1132

Athlon XP 1900+

MSRP: $269|Avg: $20

80%

#1133

Athlon 64 FX-51

MSRP: $733|Avg: $733

76%

#1134

Athlon 64 FX-55

MSRP: $827|Avg: $50

75%

#1135

Athlon 64 FX-53

MSRP: $799|Avg: $15

74%

#1136

Athlon XP 2000+

MSRP: $339|Avg: $40

67%

#1137

Athlon 64 FX-57

MSRP: $1031|Avg: $200

64%

#1138

Athlon XP 3000+

MSRP: $588|Avg: $20

63%

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 Pentium Extreme Edition 955 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.1% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core 2 Duo E8335	Pentium Extreme Edition 955
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Presler (2005−2007) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Pentium Extreme Edition 955 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 0% cheaper ($50 vs $50) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core 2 Duo E8335	Pentium Extreme Edition 955
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+0%)
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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

Pentium Extreme Edition 955 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo E8335 and Pentium Extreme Edition 955

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.

Pentium Extreme Edition 955

The Pentium Extreme Edition 955 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 December 2005 (19 years ago). It is based on the Presler (2005−2007) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.466 GHz, with boost up to 0.47 GHz. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard. Passmark benchmark score: 1,095 points. Launch price was $999.

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Processing Power

The Core 2 Duo E8335 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Pentium Extreme Edition 955's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 0.93 GHz on the Core 2 Duo E8335 versus 0.47 GHz on the Pentium Extreme Edition 955 — a 65.7% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo E8335 (base: 2.933 GHz vs 3.466 GHz). The Core 2 Duo E8335 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium Extreme Edition 955 uses Presler (2005−2007) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo E8335 scores 1,094 against the Pentium Extreme Edition 955's 1,095 — a 0.1% lead for the Pentium Extreme Edition 955.

Feature	Core 2 Duo E8335	Pentium Extreme Edition 955
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	0.93 GHz+98%	0.47 GHz
Base Clock	2.933 GHz	3.466 GHz+18%
L2 Cache	6 MB (total)+200%	2 MB (per core)
Process	45 nm-31%	65 nm
Architecture	Penryn (2008−2011)	Presler (2005−2007)
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 Pentium Extreme Edition 955 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core 2 Duo E8335	Pentium Extreme Edition 955
Socket	P	LGA775
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 1.1

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Value Analysis

The Core 2 Duo E8335 launched at $200 MSRP, while the Pentium Extreme Edition 955 debuted at $999. At current prices ($50 vs $50), the Pentium Extreme Edition 955 is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core 2 Duo E8335 delivers 21.9 pts/$ vs 21.9 pts/$ for the Pentium Extreme Edition 955 — making the Pentium Extreme Edition 955 the 0.1% better value option.