Core 2 Solo SU3500 vs Athlon II X3 415e

Core 2 Solo SU3500

1 Cores1 Thrd3 WWMax: 1.4 GHz2009

Athlon II X3 415e

3 Cores3 Thrd45 WWMax: 2.5 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Solo SU3500

1 / 1

1,468

0.0%

1,481

+0.9%

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 SU3500 is positioned at rank 1195 and the Athlon II X3 415e is on rank 798, so the Athlon II X3 415e 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 SU3500

#1183

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

5239%

#1184

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

5163%

#1185

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

4739%

#1186

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

4718%

#1187

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

4675%

#1189

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

4514%

#1190

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

4329%

#1191

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

4321%

#1192

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

4205%

#1195

Core 2 Solo SU3500

MSRP: $262|Avg: $15

100%

#1196

Core 2 Duo E8335

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

98%

#1199

Celeron 560

MSRP: $89|Avg: $5

95%

#1200

Core i3-2312M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

94%

#1201

Celeron 857

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

94%

#1202

Celeron 925

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

94%

#1203

Core 2 Duo E8135

MSRP: $200|Avg: $15

91%

#1204

Core 2 Duo U7700

MSRP: $262|Avg: $10

91%

#1205

Core Duo T2400

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

90%

#1206

Core 2 Duo U7600

MSRP: $250|Avg: $5

90%

#1207

Pentium M 735

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

89%

#1208

Core i7-620LM

MSRP: $300|Avg: N/A

87%

#1209

Core i7-740QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X3 415e

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

15783%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

14913%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

10828%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

3262%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2584%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2260%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1295%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1278%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1163%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1163%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1150%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1119%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1104%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1099%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1089%

#294

Core i9-7920X

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $236

99%

#798

Athlon II X3 415e

MSRP: $75|Avg: $15

100%

#799

Core i5-2300

MSRP: $177|Avg: $17

99%

#800

Core i7-4820K

MSRP: $332|Avg: $40

99%

#802

Core i7-3770K

MSRP: $332|Avg: $75

99%

#803

Core i5-4460T

MSRP: $187|Avg: $30

99%

#804

Core i3-3220

MSRP: $117|Avg: $88

98%

#805

Core i7-3770T

MSRP: $278|Avg: $105

98%

#807

Pentium G620

MSRP: $64|Avg: $12

98%

#808

Core i5-7442EQ

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

98%

#809

Pentium G645T

MSRP: $64|Avg: $15

98%

#812

Core i3-3250T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $15

97%

#813

Core i5-5575R

MSRP: $265|Avg: $50

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Athlon II X3 415e delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core 2 Solo SU3500 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.9% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core 2 Solo SU3500	Athlon II X3 415e
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior 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 (Rana (2009−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Athlon II X3 415e stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 0% cheaper ($15 vs $15) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core 2 Solo SU3500	Athlon II X3 415e
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1%)
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 Solo SU3500 Benchmark Check

Athlon II X3 415e Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Solo SU3500 and Athlon II X3 415e

Core 2 Solo SU3500

The Core 2 Solo SU3500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 1.4 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: BGA956. Thermal design power (TDP): 5.5 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,468 points. Launch price was $262.

Athlon II X3 415e

The Athlon II X3 415e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 11 May 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Rana (2009−2011) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,481 points. Launch price was $75.

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Processing Power

The Core 2 Solo SU3500 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Athlon II X3 415e offers 3 cores / 3 threads — the Athlon II X3 415e has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.4 GHz on the Core 2 Solo SU3500 versus 2.5 GHz on the Athlon II X3 415e — a 56.4% clock advantage for the Athlon II X3 415e (base: 1.3 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core 2 Solo SU3500 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Athlon II X3 415e uses Rana (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Solo SU3500 scores 1,468 against the Athlon II X3 415e's 1,481 — a 0.9% lead for the Athlon II X3 415e. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core 2 Solo SU3500 vs 0 kB on the Athlon II X3 415e.

Feature	Core 2 Solo SU3500	Athlon II X3 415e
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	3 / 3+200%
Boost Clock	1.4 GHz	2.5 GHz+79%
Base Clock	1.3 GHz	2.5 GHz+92%
L3 Cache	3 MB	0 kB
L2 Cache	3 MB+500%	512 kB (per core)
Process	45 nm	45 nm
Architecture	Penryn (2008−2011)	Rana (2009−2011)
PassMark	1,468	1,481

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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Solo SU3500 uses the BGA956 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Athlon II X3 415e uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core 2 Solo SU3500	Athlon II X3 415e
Socket	BGA956	AM3
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0+82%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	0

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Value Analysis

The Core 2 Solo SU3500 launched at $262 MSRP, while the Athlon II X3 415e debuted at $75. At current prices ($15 vs $15), the Athlon II X3 415e is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core 2 Solo SU3500 delivers 97.9 pts/$ vs 98.7 pts/$ for the Athlon II X3 415e — making the Athlon II X3 415e the 0.9% better value option.