Core 2 Duo SU9300 vs Pentium Dual Core SU4100

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 SU9300 is positioned at rank 143 and the Pentium Dual Core SU4100 is on rank 1065, so the Core 2 Duo SU9300 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 SU9300

#36

Core i5-11500B

MSRP: $185|Avg: $185

99%

#131

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

316%

#132

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

312%

#133

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

286%

#134

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

285%

#135

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

282%

#137

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

272%

#138

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

261%

#139

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

261%

#140

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

254%

#143

Core 2 Duo SU9300

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#147

Atom N2800

MSRP: $47|Avg: $3

99%

#158

Core i5-3210M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $30

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium Dual Core SU4100

#1053

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2792%

#1054

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2751%

#1055

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2525%

#1056

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2514%

#1057

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2491%

#1059

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2405%

#1060

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2306%

#1061

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2303%

#1062

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2241%

#1065

Pentium Dual Core SU4100

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

100%

#1066

Processor N50

MSRP: $128|Avg: $120

100%

#1067

Athlon II N350

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#1068

Celeron N3350

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

99%

#1070

Core i7-2675QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

98%

#1071

A9-9410

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

98%

#1073

A8 Pro-7150B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

98%

#1074

A9-9420

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

98%

#1076

Celeron B730

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

97%

#1078

A9-9425

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

96%

#1080

Core i5-4402E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $100

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Pentium Dual Core SU4100 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core 2 Duo SU9300 in both compute-intensive tasks (1.2% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core 2 Duo SU9300	Pentium Dual Core SU4100
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core 2 Duo SU9300	Pentium Dual Core SU4100
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)

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 SU9300 Benchmark Check

Pentium Dual Core SU4100 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo SU9300 and Pentium Dual Core SU4100

Core 2 Duo SU9300

The Core 2 Duo SU9300 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 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 1.2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: BGA956. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,392 points. Launch price was $249.

Pentium Dual Core SU4100

The Pentium Dual Core SU4100 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.3 GHz. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: BGA956. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,409 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Core 2 Duo SU9300 and Pentium Dual Core SU4100 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.2 GHz on the Core 2 Duo SU9300 versus 1.3 GHz on the Pentium Dual Core SU4100 — a 8% clock advantage for the Pentium Dual Core SU4100. The Core 2 Duo SU9300 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium Dual Core SU4100 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo SU9300 scores 1,392 against the Pentium Dual Core SU4100's 1,409 — a 1.2% lead for the Pentium Dual Core SU4100.

Feature	Core 2 Duo SU9300	Pentium Dual Core SU4100
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.2 GHz	1.3 GHz+8%
Base Clock	1.2 GHz	—
L3 Cache	3 MB L2 Cache	—
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB
Process	45 nm	45 nm
Architecture	Penryn (2008−2011)	NetBurst (2000−2006)
PassMark	1,392	1,409+1%