Core 2 Duo SU9400 vs Core i5-3339Y

Core 2 Duo SU9400

2 Cores2 Thrd3 WWMax: 1.4 GHz2008

Core i5-3339Y

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Duo SU9400

2 / 2

1,596

+0.4%

1,589

0.0%

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 SU9400 is positioned at rank 409 and the Core i5-3339Y is on rank 412, so the Core 2 Duo SU9400 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 SU9400

#124

Core i5-1240P

MSRP: $309|Avg: $200

99%

#125

Core i7-13700H

MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A

98%

#397

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

552%

#398

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

543%

#399

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

499%

#400

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

497%

#401

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

492%

#403

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

475%

#404

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

456%

#405

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

455%

#406

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

443%

#409

Core 2 Duo SU9400

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#421

Core i5-9400H

MSRP: $182|Avg: N/A

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-3339Y

#124

Core i5-1240P

MSRP: $309|Avg: $200

99%

#125

Core i7-13700H

MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A

98%

#400

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

554%

#401

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

546%

#402

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

501%

#403

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

499%

#404

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

494%

#406

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

477%

#407

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

458%

#408

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

457%

#409

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

445%

#412

Core i5-3339Y

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#421

Core i5-9400H

MSRP: $182|Avg: N/A

98%

#426

Celeron 2981U

MSRP: $137|Avg: N/A

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i5-3339Y leads in gaming performance. However, the Core 2 Duo SU9400 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.4% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core 2 Duo SU9400	Core i5-3339Y
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core 2 Duo SU9400	Core i5-3339Y
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 SU9400 Benchmark Check

Core i5-3339Y Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo SU9400 and Core i5-3339Y

Core 2 Duo SU9400

The Core 2 Duo SU9400 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 1.4 GHz, with boost up to 1.4 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: 1,596 points. Launch price was $262.

Core i5-3339Y

The Core i5-3339Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 13 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,589 points. Launch price was $250.

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Processing Power

The Core 2 Duo SU9400 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i5-3339Y's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.4 GHz on the Core 2 Duo SU9400 versus 2 GHz on the Core i5-3339Y — a 35.3% clock advantage for the Core i5-3339Y (base: 1.4 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The Core 2 Duo SU9400 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i5-3339Y uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo SU9400 scores 1,596 against the Core i5-3339Y's 1,589 — a 0.4% lead for the Core 2 Duo SU9400. L3 cache: 3 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo SU9400 vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-3339Y.

Feature	Core 2 Duo SU9400	Core i5-3339Y
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	1.4 GHz	2 GHz+43%
Base Clock	1.4 GHz	1.5 GHz+7%
L3 Cache	3 MB L2 Cache	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	3 MB+1100%	256K (per core)
Process	45 nm	22 nm-51%
Architecture	Penryn (2008−2011)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	1,596	1,589
Geekbench 6 Single	—	368
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	707

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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Duo SU9400 uses the BGA956 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Core i5-3339Y uses BGA1023 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core 2 Duo SU9400	Core i5-3339Y
Socket	BGA956	BGA1023
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 3.0+173%
Max RAM Speed	—	1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	32
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core 2 Duo SU9400) / true (Core i5-3339Y). The Core i5-3339Y includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4000), while the Core 2 Duo SU9400 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i5-3339Y rivals AMD A8-4555M.