Core 2 Solo SU3300 vs Athlon 64 TF-20

CPU

GPU

Core 2 Solo SU3300

1 Cores1 Thrd3 WWMax: 1.2 GHz2008

Athlon 64 TF-20

1 Cores1 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.6 GHz2009

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Solo SU3300

1 / 1

1,247

+0.2%

1,245

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

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 Solo SU3300 is positioned at rank 1211 and the Athlon 64 TF-20 is on rank 790, so the Athlon 64 TF-20 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 Solo SU3300

#1199

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

6164%

#1200

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

6074%

#1201

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

5576%

#1202

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

5550%

#1203

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

5500%

#1205

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

5311%

#1206

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

5092%

#1207

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

5084%

#1208

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

4947%

#1211

Core 2 Solo SU3300

MSRP: $262|Avg: $50

100%

#1212

Celeron 540

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

100%

#1213

Celeron U3600

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

98%

#1216

Core 2 Quad Q9000

MSRP: $348|Avg: $15

96%

#1217

Core i5-2537M

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

96%

#1218

Core i7-720QM

MSRP: $364|Avg: N/A

96%

#1219

Pentium U5400

MSRP: $289|Avg: $214

93%

#1220

Pentium T2330

MSRP: $150|Avg: $7

93%

#1221

Z-01

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

90%

#1222

Pentium T2310

MSRP: $150|Avg: $14

88%

#1223

Celeron SU2300

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

86%

#1224

Core i5-560UM

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

85%

#1225

Core i7-660UM

MSRP: $317|Avg: N/A

85%

#1226

C-30

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 TF-20

#778

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1178%

#779

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1161%

#780

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1066%

#781

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1061%

#782

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1051%

#784

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1015%

#785

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

973%

#786

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

972%

#787

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

946%

#790

Athlon 64 TF-20

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

100%

#795

Core i3-1115G4E

MSRP: $213|Avg: $47

99%

#797

Celeron M 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

98%

#800

Celeron B815

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

98%

#801

Celeron B810

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

98%

#803

Core i7-1365UE

MSRP: $429|Avg: $429

97%

#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 Athlon 64 TF-20 leads in gaming performance. However, the Core 2 Solo SU3300 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.2% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core 2 Solo SU3300	Athlon 64 TF-20
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)	✅ More affordable ($10)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sherman (2009) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Athlon 64 TF-20 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 80% cheaper ($10 vs $50) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core 2 Solo SU3300	Athlon 64 TF-20
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+399%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)	✅ More affordable ($10)

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 Solo SU3300 Benchmark Check

Athlon 64 TF-20 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Solo SU3300 and Athlon 64 TF-20

Core 2 Solo SU3300

The Core 2 Solo SU3300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 August 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.2 GHz. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: BGA956. Thermal design power (TDP): 3 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,247 points. Launch price was $262.

Athlon 64 TF-20

The Athlon 64 TF-20 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Sherman (2009) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: S1g1. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,245 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Core 2 Solo SU3300 and Athlon 64 TF-20 share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.2 GHz on the Core 2 Solo SU3300 versus 1.6 GHz on the Athlon 64 TF-20 — a 28.6% clock advantage for the Athlon 64 TF-20. The Core 2 Solo SU3300 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Athlon 64 TF-20 uses Sherman (2009) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Solo SU3300 scores 1,247 against the Athlon 64 TF-20's 1,245 — a 0.2% lead for the Core 2 Solo SU3300.

Feature	Core 2 Solo SU3300	Athlon 64 TF-20
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	1 / 1
Boost Clock	1.2 GHz	1.6 GHz+33%
L2 Cache	3 MB+500%	512 kB
Process	45 nm-31%	65 nm
Architecture	Penryn (2008−2011)	Sherman (2009)
PassMark	1,247	1,245

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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Solo SU3300 uses the BGA956 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Athlon 64 TF-20 uses S1g1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR2-800 memory speed. Both support up to 4 GB of RAM. Memory channels: 1 (Core 2 Solo SU3300) vs 2 (Athlon 64 TF-20).

Feature	Core 2 Solo SU3300	Athlon 64 TF-20
Socket	BGA956	S1g1
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0+82%
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-800	DDR2-667
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
RAM Channels	1	2+100%
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	—

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Core 2 Solo SU3300) vs false (Athlon 64 TF-20). Primary use case: Core 2 Solo SU3300 targets Mobile.

Feature	Core 2 Solo SU3300	Athlon 64 TF-20
Integrated GPU	No	No
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x	false
Target Use	Mobile	—

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Value Analysis

The Core 2 Solo SU3300 launched at $262 MSRP, while the Athlon 64 TF-20 debuted at $50. At current prices ($50 vs $10), the Athlon 64 TF-20 is $40 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core 2 Solo SU3300 delivers 24.9 pts/$ vs 124.5 pts/$ for the Athlon 64 TF-20 — making the Athlon 64 TF-20 the 133.2% better value option.