Core 2 Duo T8300 vs Core i5-4300Y

Core 2 Duo T8300

2 Cores2 Thrd3 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2008

Core i5-4300Y

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Duo T8300

2 / 2

1,472

0.0%

Celeron J1800

Pentium Dual-Core E2200

1,485

+0.9%

Celeron J1800

Pentium Dual-Core E2200

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 T8300 is positioned at rank 710 and the Core i5-4300Y is on rank 792, so the Core 2 Duo T8300 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 T8300

#698

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

997%

#699

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

982%

#700

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

901%

#701

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

897%

#702

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

889%

#704

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

859%

#705

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

823%

#706

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

822%

#707

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

800%

#710

Core 2 Duo T8300

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#712

Core i7-10850H

MSRP: $395|Avg: N/A

100%

#718

Core i3-1315UE

MSRP: $312|Avg: $250

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4300Y

#780

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1185%

#781

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1168%

#782

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1072%

#783

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1067%

#784

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1058%

#786

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1021%

#787

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

979%

#788

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

978%

#789

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

952%

#792

Core i5-4300Y

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#795

Core i3-1115G4E

MSRP: $213|Avg: $47

99%

#797

Celeron M 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

99%

#799

Celeron B815

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

98%

#801

Celeron B810

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

98%

#803

Core i7-1365UE

MSRP: $429|Avg: $429

98%

#805

3020e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core 2 Duo T8300 leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i5-4300Y is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.9% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core 2 Duo T8300	Core i5-4300Y
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core 2 Duo T8300	Core i5-4300Y
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 T8300 Benchmark Check

Core i5-4300Y Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo T8300 and Core i5-4300Y

Core 2 Duo T8300

The Core 2 Duo T8300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 January 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,472 points. Launch price was $241.

Core i5-4300Y

The Core i5-4300Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 11.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,485 points. Launch price was $281.

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Processing Power

The Core 2 Duo T8300 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i5-4300Y's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T8300 versus 2.3 GHz on the Core i5-4300Y — a 4.3% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo T8300 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Core 2 Duo T8300 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i5-4300Y uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo T8300 scores 1,472 against the Core i5-4300Y's 1,485 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i5-4300Y. L3 cache: 3 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo T8300 vs 3 MB on the Core i5-4300Y.

Feature	Core 2 Duo T8300	Core i5-4300Y
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.4 GHz+4%	2.3 GHz
Base Clock	2.4 GHz+50%	1.6 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB L2 Cache	3 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB+500%	512 kB
Process	45 nm	22 nm-51%
Architecture	Penryn (2008−2011)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	1,472	1,485
Geekbench 6 Single	450	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	850	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Duo T8300 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Core i5-4300Y uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core 2 Duo T8300	Core i5-4300Y
Socket	PGA478	FCBGA1168
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 3.0+173%
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-800	—
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	0	—