Core 2 Solo SU3500 vs C-60

Core 2 Solo SU3500

1 Cores1 Thrd3 WWMax: 1.4 GHz2009

C-60

2 Cores2 Thrd9 WWMax: 1.33 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Solo SU3500

1 / 1

1,468

0.0%

1,483

+1.0%

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 Solo SU3500 is positioned at rank 1195 and the C-60 is on rank 704, so the C-60 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 C-60

#692

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

989%

#693

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

975%

#694

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

895%

#695

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

891%

#696

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

883%

#698

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

852%

#699

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

817%

#700

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

816%

#701

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

794%

#704

C-60

MSRP: $50|Avg: $20

100%

#712

Core i7-10850H

MSRP: $395|Avg: N/A

99%

#718

Core i3-1315UE

MSRP: $312|Avg: $250

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core 2 Solo SU3500 leads in gaming performance. However, the C-60 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core 2 Solo SU3500	C-60
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($20)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ontario (2011−2012) / 40 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Core 2 Solo SU3500 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 25% cheaper ($15 vs $20) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core 2 Solo SU3500	C-60
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+32%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($20)

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

C-60 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Solo SU3500 and C-60

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.

C-60

The C-60 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 22 August 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Ontario (2011−2012) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1 GHz, with boost up to 1.33 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 40 nm process technology. Socket: FT1. Thermal design power (TDP): 9 Watt. Memory support: DDR3 Single-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 1,483 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core 2 Solo SU3500 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the C-60 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the C-60 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.4 GHz on the Core 2 Solo SU3500 versus 1.33 GHz on the C-60 — a 5.1% clock advantage for the Core 2 Solo SU3500 (base: 1.3 GHz vs 1 GHz). The Core 2 Solo SU3500 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the C-60 uses Ontario (2011−2012) (40 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Solo SU3500 scores 1,468 against the C-60's 1,483 — a 1% lead for the C-60. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core 2 Solo SU3500 vs 0 kB on the C-60.

Feature	Core 2 Solo SU3500	C-60
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	2 / 2+100%
Boost Clock	1.4 GHz+5%	1.33 GHz
Base Clock	1.3 GHz+30%	1 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB	0 kB
L2 Cache	3 MB+500%	512K (per core)
Process	45 nm	40 nm-11%
Architecture	Penryn (2008−2011)	Ontario (2011−2012)
PassMark	1,468	1,483+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Solo SU3500 uses the BGA956 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the C-60 uses FT1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core 2 Solo SU3500	C-60
Socket	BGA956	FT1
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0+82%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1066
Max RAM Capacity	—	4 GB
RAM Channels	—	1
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	4

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Advanced Features

The C-60 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6290), while the Core 2 Solo SU3500 requires a dedicated GPU.

Feature	Core 2 Solo SU3500	C-60
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Radeon HD 6290

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Value Analysis

The Core 2 Solo SU3500 launched at $262 MSRP, while the C-60 debuted at $50. At current prices ($15 vs $20), the Core 2 Solo SU3500 is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core 2 Solo SU3500 delivers 97.9 pts/$ vs 74.2 pts/$ for the C-60 — making the Core 2 Solo SU3500 the 27.6% better value option.