Core 2 Duo T7100 vs A4-3305M

CPU

GPU

Core 2 Duo T7100

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 1.8 GHz2007

A4-3305M

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.5 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Duo T7100

2 / 2

1,817

+0.3%

1,812

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 T7100 is positioned at rank 24 and the A4-3305M is on rank 691, so the Core 2 Duo T7100 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 T7100

#12

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

161%

#13

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

159%

#14

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

146%

#15

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

145%

#16

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

144%

#18

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

139%

#19

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

133%

#20

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

133%

#21

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

130%

#24

Core 2 Duo T7100

MSRP: $197|Avg: $15

100%

#27

Pentium 2030M

MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A

96%

#28

Core 2 Duo T5750

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $8

96%

#29

Core 2 Duo T7200

MSRP: $286|Avg: $6

94%

#30

Core i5-3230M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $13

94%

#31

Atom D525

MSRP: $63|Avg: N/A

94%

#32

Atom x7835RE

MSRP: $127|Avg: N/A

93%

#33

Core 2 Duo P8400

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

92%

#38

Core 2 Duo T8100

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

85%

#39

Atom 330

MSRP: $43|Avg: $30

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A4-3305M

#679

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

972%

#680

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

957%

#681

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

879%

#682

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

875%

#683

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

867%

#685

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

837%

#686

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

803%

#687

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

801%

#688

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

780%

#691

A4-3305M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#696

Processor N95

MSRP: $160|Avg: $80

99%

#699

Athlon Silver 3050e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $60

99%

#704

C-60

MSRP: $50|Avg: $20

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The A4-3305M leads in gaming performance. However, the Core 2 Duo T7100 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.3% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core 2 Duo T7100	A4-3305M
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core 2 Duo T7100	A4-3305M
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 T7100 Benchmark Check

A4-3305M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo T7100 and A4-3305M

Core 2 Duo T7100

The Core 2 Duo T7100 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 9 May 2007 (18 years ago). It is based on the Merom (2006−2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,817 points. Launch price was $197.

A4-3305M

The A4-3305M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FS1. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,812 points. Launch price was $50.

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Processing Power

Both the Core 2 Duo T7100 and A4-3305M share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T7100 versus 2.5 GHz on the A4-3305M — a 32.6% clock advantage for the A4-3305M (base: 1.8 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Core 2 Duo T7100 uses the Merom (2006−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the A4-3305M uses Llano (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo T7100 scores 1,817 against the A4-3305M's 1,812 — a 0.3% lead for the Core 2 Duo T7100. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Core 2 Duo T7100	A4-3305M
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.8 GHz	2.5 GHz+39%
Base Clock	1.8 GHz	1.9 GHz+6%
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	512K (per core)
Process	65 nm	32 nm-51%
Architecture	Merom (2006−2008)	Llano (2011−2012)
PassMark	1,817	1,812
Geekbench 6 Single	—	276

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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Duo T7100 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the A4-3305M uses FS1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-667 on the Core 2 Duo T7100 versus DDR3-1333 on the A4-3305M — the A4-3305M supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support.

Feature	Core 2 Duo T7100	A4-3305M
Socket	PGA478	FS1
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0+82%
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-667	DDR3-1333+50%
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Core 2 Duo T7100) vs AMD-V (A4-3305M). The A4-3305M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6480G), while the Core 2 Duo T7100 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core 2 Duo T7100 targets Budget, A4-3305M targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: Core 2 Duo T7100 rivals Athlon 64 X2 TK-42; A4-3305M rivals Pentium B950.