Core 2 Duo T5670 vs Core i3-7100H

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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 T5670 is positioned at rank 2 and the Core i3-7100H is on rank 522, so the Core 2 Duo T5670 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 T5670

#2

Core 2 Duo T5670

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#4

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

43%

#5

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

42%

#6

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

39%

#7

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

38%

#8

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

38%

#10

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

37%

#11

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

35%

#12

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

35%

#13

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

34%

#17

Core i3-350M

MSRP: $130|Avg: $10

32%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-7100H

#167

Core Ultra 7 258V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $400

98%

#510

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

680%

#511

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

670%

#512

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

615%

#513

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

613%

#514

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

607%

#516

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

586%

#517

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

562%

#518

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

561%

#519

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

546%

#522

Core i3-7100H

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100%

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 Core i3-7100H (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core 2 Duo T5670	Core i3-7100H
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Merom-2M (2008) / 65 nm)	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake-H (2017) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Duo T5670 (2008) relies on 65 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core 2 Duo T5670	Core i3-7100H
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 T5670 Benchmark Check

Core i3-7100H Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo T5670 and Core i3-7100H

Core 2 Duo T5670

The Core 2 Duo T5670 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Merom-2M (2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 3,440 points. Launch price was $249.

Core i3-7100H

The Core i3-7100H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake-H (2017) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,450 points. Launch price was $393.

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Processing Power

The Core 2 Duo T5670 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i3-7100H's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T5670 versus 2.8 GHz on the Core i3-7100H — a 43.5% clock advantage for the Core i3-7100H (base: 1.8 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Core 2 Duo T5670 uses the Merom-2M (2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Core i3-7100H uses Kaby Lake-H (2017) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo T5670 scores 3,440 against the Core i3-7100H's 3,450 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i3-7100H. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo T5670 vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-7100H.

Feature	Core 2 Duo T5670	Core i3-7100H
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	1.8 GHz	2.8 GHz+56%
Base Clock	1.8 GHz	3 GHz+67%
L3 Cache	2 MB L2 Cache	3 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	256K (per core)
Process	65 nm	14 nm-78%
Architecture	Merom-2M (2008)	Kaby Lake-H (2017)
PassMark	3,440	3,450
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,011

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core 2 Duo T5670) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i3-7100H). The Core i3-7100H includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 630), while the Core 2 Duo T5670 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-7100H targets Performance Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i3-7100H rivals Ryzen 3 2300U.