Core 2 Duo SP9300 vs Pentium Gold 4415Y

Core 2 Duo SP9300

2 Cores2 Thrd6 WWMax: 2.26 GHz2008

Pentium Gold 4415Y

2 Cores4 Thrd6 WWMax: 1.6 GHz2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Duo SP9300

2 / 2

2,517

0.0%

Pentium Dual Core SU4100

2,521

+0.2%

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 SP9300 is positioned at rank 535 and the Pentium Gold 4415Y is on rank 908, so the Core 2 Duo SP9300 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 SP9300

#169

Core i7-1280P

MSRP: $482|Avg: $482

99%

#523

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

699%

#524

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

689%

#525

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

633%

#526

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

630%

#527

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

624%

#529

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

603%

#530

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

578%

#531

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

577%

#532

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

561%

#535

Core 2 Duo SP9300

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#549

Celeron Dual-Core T1500

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $49

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium Gold 4415Y

#896

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1571%

#897

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1548%

#898

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1421%

#899

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1414%

#900

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1401%

#902

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1353%

#903

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1298%

#904

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1296%

#905

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1261%

#908

Pentium Gold 4415Y

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#911

Core i7-6820HK

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

99%

#912

Athlon II Neo K325

MSRP: $60|Avg: $25

99%

#919

Core i5-8365UE

MSRP: $297|Avg: $297

98%

#921

A6 Pro-7050B

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

97%

#923

Athlon II N370

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Pentium Gold 4415Y (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core 2 Duo SP9300	Pentium Gold 4415Y
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)	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Duo SP9300 (2008) relies on 45 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core 2 Duo SP9300	Pentium Gold 4415Y
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
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 SP9300 Benchmark Check

Pentium Gold 4415Y Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo SP9300 and Pentium Gold 4415Y

Core 2 Duo SP9300

The Core 2 Duo SP9300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 August 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.26 GHz, with boost up to 2.26 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: BGA956. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,517 points. Launch price was $284.

Pentium Gold 4415Y

The Pentium Gold 4415Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 June 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,521 points. Launch price was $161.

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Processing Power

The Core 2 Duo SP9300 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Pentium Gold 4415Y's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.26 GHz on the Core 2 Duo SP9300 versus 1.6 GHz on the Pentium Gold 4415Y — a 34.2% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo SP9300 (base: 2.26 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Core 2 Duo SP9300 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium Gold 4415Y uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo SP9300 scores 2,517 against the Pentium Gold 4415Y's 2,521 — a 0.2% lead for the Pentium Gold 4415Y. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo SP9300 vs 2 MB on the Pentium Gold 4415Y.

Feature	Core 2 Duo SP9300	Pentium Gold 4415Y
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.26 GHz+41%	1.6 GHz
Base Clock	2.26 GHz+41%	1.6 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB L2 Cache+200%	2 MB
L2 Cache	6 MB+1100%	512 kB
Process	45 nm	14 nm-69%
Architecture	Penryn (2008−2011)	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
PassMark	2,517	2,521

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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Duo SP9300 uses the BGA956 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Pentium Gold 4415Y uses FCBGA1515 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core 2 Duo SP9300	Pentium Gold 4415Y
Socket	BGA956	FCBGA1515
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 3.0+173%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1066	—
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	0	—