Core 2 Duo SU9400 vs Pentium G2030T

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 Pentium G2030T is on rank 518, 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 Pentium G2030T

#1

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

8199%

#2

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

7747%

#3

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

5625%

#4

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

1695%

#5

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1342%

#6

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1174%

#7

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

673%

#8

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

664%

#9

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

604%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

604%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

598%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

581%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

573%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

571%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

566%

#262

Core i7-8700K

MSRP: $359|Avg: $160

99%

#374

Core i9-13900TE

MSRP: $554|Avg: $554

98%

#518

Pentium G2030T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $5

100%

#519

Athlon X4 730

MSRP: $60|Avg: $52

100%

#520

Core i3-7101E

MSRP: $117|Avg: $50

100%

#522

Athlon II X4 740

MSRP: $71|Avg: $20

99%

#525

Celeron G1840T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $10

99%

#527

Pentium G4500

MSRP: $75|Avg: $34

98%

#528

Athlon X4 740

MSRP: $71|Avg: $71

98%

#529

Xeon E5-2608L v4

MSRP: $363|Avg: $174

98%

#531

Celeron G1610

MSRP: $42|Avg: $5

97%

#532

Core i3-7100

MSRP: $117|Avg: $40

97%

#533

Celeron G1620T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $15

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core 2 Duo SU9400 leads in gaming performance. However, the Pentium G2030T is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.1% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core 2 Duo SU9400	Pentium G2030T
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($5)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core 2 Duo SU9400	Pentium G2030T
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($5)

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

Pentium G2030T Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo SU9400 and Pentium G2030T

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.

Pentium G2030T

The Pentium G2030T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,597 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Core 2 Duo SU9400 and Pentium G2030T share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. The Core 2 Duo SU9400 is built on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo SU9400 scores 1,596 against the Pentium G2030T's 1,597 — a 0.1% lead for the Pentium G2030T. L3 cache: 3 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo SU9400 vs 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Pentium G2030T.

Feature	Core 2 Duo SU9400	Pentium G2030T
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.4 GHz	—
Base Clock	1.4 GHz	2.6 GHz+86%
L3 Cache	3 MB L2 Cache	3 MB Intel® Smart Cache
L2 Cache	3 MB	—
Process	45 nm	22 nm-51%
Architecture	Penryn (2008−2011)	—
PassMark	1,596	1,597

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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Duo SU9400 uses the BGA956 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Pentium G2030T uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.