Core 2 Duo T6400 vs 3015Ce
Core 2 Duo T6400
3015Ce
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
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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 T6400 is positioned at rank 49 and the 3015Ce is on rank 999, so the Core 2 Duo T6400 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo T6400
Performance Per Dollar 3015Ce
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core 2 Duo T6400 | 3015Ce |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm) | ✨ Modern (Pollock (Zen) (2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core 2 Duo T6400 | 3015Ce |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo T6400 and 3015Ce
Core 2 Duo T6400
The Core 2 Duo T6400 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 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,115 points. Launch price was $249.
3015Ce
The 3015Ce is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Pollock (Zen) (2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FT5. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB + 4 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,099 points. Launch price was $50.
Processing Power
The Core 2 Duo T6400 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the 3015Ce's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T6400 versus 2.3 GHz on the 3015Ce — a 14% clock advantage for the 3015Ce (base: 2 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The Core 2 Duo T6400 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the 3015Ce uses Pollock (Zen) (2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo T6400 scores 2,115 against the 3015Ce's 2,099 — a 0.8% lead for the Core 2 Duo T6400. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo T6400 vs 4 MB on the 3015Ce.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo T6400 | 3015Ce |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz | 2.3 GHz+15% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz+67% | 1.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
| Process | 45 nm | 14 nm-69% |
| Architecture | Penryn (2008−2011) | Pollock (Zen) (2020) |
| PassMark | 2,115 | 2,099 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 650 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,300 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core 2 Duo T6400 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the 3015Ce uses FT5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-800 on the Core 2 Duo T6400 versus 1600 on the 3015Ce — the 3015Ce supports 199.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The 3015Ce supports up to 16 of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core 2 Duo T6400) vs 1 (3015Ce). PCIe lanes: 0 (Core 2 Duo T6400) vs 8 (3015Ce) — the 3015Ce offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel GM45,Intel PM45 (Core 2 Duo T6400) and FP5 (3015Ce).
| Feature | Core 2 Duo T6400 | 3015Ce |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | FT5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 3.0+173% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-800 | 1600+79900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB+52428700% | 16 |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 8 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: No (Core 2 Duo T6400) vs true (3015Ce). The 3015Ce includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics (2-Core)), while the Core 2 Duo T6400 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core 2 Duo T6400 targets Mobile. Direct competitor: 3015Ce rivals Celeron N4020.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo T6400 | 3015Ce |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon Graphics (2-Core) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | No | true |
| Target Use | Mobile | — |
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