CPU
GPU
Core Duo T2300
A4-5300
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 T2300 is positioned at rank 55 and the A4-5300 is on rank 731, so the Core Duo T2300 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core Duo T2300
Performance Per Dollar A4-5300
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core Duo T2300 | A4-5300 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Yonah (2005−2006) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core Duo T2300 | A4-5300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core Duo T2300 and A4-5300
Core Duo T2300
The Core Duo T2300 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 1.66 GHz, with boost up to 1.66 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: 1,380 points. Launch price was $249.
A4-5300
The A4-5300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,367 points. Launch price was $50.
Processing Power
Both the Core Duo T2300 and A4-5300 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.66 GHz on the Core Duo T2300 versus 3.6 GHz on the A4-5300 — a 73.8% clock advantage for the A4-5300 (base: 1.66 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Core Duo T2300 uses the Yonah (2005−2006) architecture (65 nm), while the A4-5300 uses Trinity (2012−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core Duo T2300 scores 1,380 against the A4-5300's 1,367 — a 0.9% lead for the Core Duo T2300. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Core Duo T2300 | A4-5300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.66 GHz | 3.6 GHz+117% |
| Base Clock | 1.66 GHz | 3.4 GHz+105% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 65 nm | 32 nm-51% |
| Architecture | Yonah (2005−2006) | Trinity (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,380 | 1,367 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 372 |
Memory & Platform
The Core Duo T2300 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the A4-5300 uses FM2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core Duo T2300 | A4-5300 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | FM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Core Duo T2300) / AMD-V (A4-5300). The A4-5300 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 7480D), while the Core Duo T2300 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-5300 targets Budget Desktop. Direct competitor: A4-5300 rivals Celeron G1620.
| Feature | Core Duo T2300 | A4-5300 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon HD 7480D |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Budget Desktop |
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