Core 2 Duo T5800 vs Core i3-2375M

CPU

GPU

Core 2 Duo T5800

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 2 GHz2008

Core i3-2375M

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.5 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Duo T5800

2 / 2

2,000

+1.1%

Core 2 Extreme X6800

Processor N50

Core 2 Duo T5600

Pentium Dual Core T2390

1,978

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 T5800 is positioned at rank 292 and the Core i3-2375M is on rank 123, so the Core i3-2375M 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 T5800

#83

Core i7-13700HX

MSRP: $485|Avg: N/A

99%

#86

Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

99%

#280

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

440%

#281

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

434%

#282

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

398%

#283

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

396%

#284

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

393%

#286

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

379%

#287

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

364%

#288

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

363%

#289

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

353%

#292

Core 2 Duo T5800

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-2375M

#111

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

297%

#112

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

292%

#113

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

268%

#114

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

267%

#115

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

265%

#117

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

256%

#118

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

245%

#119

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

245%

#120

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

238%

#123

Core i3-2375M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#126

Celeron N4000

MSRP: $107|Avg: $30

99%

#137

N200

MSRP: $193|Avg: N/A

96%

#138

Core 2 Duo SP9600

MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core 2 Duo T5800 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i3-2375M in both compute-intensive tasks (1.1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core 2 Duo T5800	Core i3-2375M
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core 2 Duo T5800	Core i3-2375M
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 T5800 Benchmark Check

Core i3-2375M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo T5800 and Core i3-2375M

Core 2 Duo T5800

The Core 2 Duo T5800 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Merom (2006−2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,000 points. Launch price was $249.

Core i3-2375M

The Core i3-2375M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 February 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 1.5 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,978 points. Launch price was $250.

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Processing Power

The Core 2 Duo T5800 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i3-2375M's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T5800 versus 1.5 GHz on the Core i3-2375M — a 28.6% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo T5800 (base: 2 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The Core 2 Duo T5800 uses the Merom (2006−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Core i3-2375M uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo T5800 scores 2,000 against the Core i3-2375M's 1,978 — a 1.1% lead for the Core 2 Duo T5800. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo T5800 vs 3 MB on the Core i3-2375M.

Feature	Core 2 Duo T5800	Core i3-2375M
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2 GHz+33%	1.5 GHz
Base Clock	2 GHz+33%	1.5 GHz
L3 Cache	2 MB L2 Cache	3 MB+50%
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	512 kB
Process	65 nm	32 nm-51%
Architecture	Merom (2006−2008)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	2,000+1%	1,978
Geekbench 6 Single	—	238

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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Duo T5800 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Core i3-2375M uses BGA1023 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core 2 Duo T5800	Core i3-2375M
Socket	PGA478	BGA1023
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0+82%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core 2 Duo T5800) / VT-x, EPT (Core i3-2375M). The Core i3-2375M includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 3000), while the Core 2 Duo T5800 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-2375M targets Thin & Light Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i3-2375M rivals Pentium 997.