Core Duo T2250 vs Core i3-2340UE

Core Duo T2250

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 1.7 GHz2006

Core i3-2340UE

2 Cores4 Thrd17 WWMax: 1.3 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core Duo T2250

2 / 2

1,537

0.0%

1,545

+0.5%

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 Duo T2250 is positioned at rank 3 and the Core i3-2340UE is on rank 1137, so the Core Duo T2250 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 Duo T2250

Core Duo T2250

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

95%

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

94%

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

86%

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

86%

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

85%

#10

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

82%

#11

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

79%

#12

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

79%

#13

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

77%

#17

Core i3-350M

MSRP: $130|Avg: $10

71%

#18

Atom x5-E8000

MSRP: $18|Avg: N/A

70%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-2340UE

#1125

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3796%

#1126

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3740%

#1127

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3433%

#1128

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3418%

#1129

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3387%

#1131

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3270%

#1132

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3136%

#1133

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3131%

#1134

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3047%

#1137

Core i3-2340UE

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

100%

#1138

Core i7-2820QM

MSRP: $568|Avg: N/A

100%

#1139

Core i5-520M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

99%

#1141

Celeron 807

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

99%

#1142

Pentium B950

MSRP: $134|Avg: $35

99%

#1143

Celeron 220

MSRP: $42|Avg: $42

99%

#1144

Pentium B960

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

98%

#1146

Pentium 957

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

98%

#1147

Core 2 Duo SL9400

MSRP: $284|Avg: N/A

98%

#1149

Pentium N3540

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

97%

#1150

Core i7-3555LE

MSRP: $300|Avg: $280

97%

#1151

Core i3-2377M

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

96%

#1152

Core 2 Duo E8435

MSRP: $150|Avg: $74

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core Duo T2250 leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i3-2340UE is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.5% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core Duo T2250	Core i3-2340UE
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($200)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Yonah (2005−2006) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core Duo T2250	Core i3-2340UE
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($200)

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 Duo T2250 Benchmark Check

Core i3-2340UE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Duo T2250 and Core i3-2340UE

Core Duo T2250

The Core Duo T2250 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Yonah (2005−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.73 GHz, with boost up to 1.7 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 31 Watt. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 1,537 points. Launch price was $249.

Core i3-2340UE

The Core i3-2340UE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 June 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,545 points. Launch price was $250.

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Processing Power

The Core Duo T2250 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i3-2340UE's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.7 GHz on the Core Duo T2250 versus 1.3 GHz on the Core i3-2340UE — a 26.7% clock advantage for the Core Duo T2250. The Core Duo T2250 uses the Yonah (2005−2006) architecture (65 nm), while the Core i3-2340UE uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core Duo T2250 scores 1,537 against the Core i3-2340UE's 1,545 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i3-2340UE. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Core Duo T2250 vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-2340UE.

Feature	Core Duo T2250	Core i3-2340UE
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	1.7 GHz+31%	1.3 GHz
Base Clock	1.73 GHz	—
L3 Cache	0 kB	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	256K (per core)
Process	65 nm	32 nm-51%
Architecture	Yonah (2005−2006)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	1,537	1,545
Geekbench 6 Single	—	230

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Memory & Platform

The Core Duo T2250 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Core i3-2340UE uses BGA1023 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core Duo T2250	Core i3-2340UE
Socket	PGA478	BGA1023
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0+82%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core Duo T2250) / VT-x, EPT (Core i3-2340UE). The Core i3-2340UE includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 3000), while the Core Duo T2250 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-2340UE targets Embedded. Direct competitor: Core i3-2340UE rivals Embedded G-Series.