Core Duo T2300 vs Core i3-4010Y

CPU

GPU

Core Duo T2300

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 1.66 GHz2006

Core i3-4010Y

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.3 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core Duo T2300

2 / 2

1,380

+1.6%

1,358

0.0%

Celeron 867

Celeron T3000

Celeron Dual-Core T1700

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 Core i3-4010Y is on rank 639, so the Core Duo T2300 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 T2300

#13

Ryzen 3 210

MSRP: $99|Avg: $99

97%

#14

Ryzen 5 PRO 230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

#43

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

213%

#44

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

209%

#45

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

192%

#46

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

191%

#47

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

190%

#49

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

183%

#50

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

176%

#51

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

175%

#52

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

171%

#55

Core Duo T2300

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#65

Core i5-3320M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

96%

#66

Core i7-4510U

MSRP: $393|Avg: N/A

95%

#69

Core 2 Quad Q9100

MSRP: $14|Avg: $14

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-4010Y

#187

Core Ultra 9 288V

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

100%

#188

Core i7-10870H

MSRP: $417|Avg: N/A

99%

#627

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

864%

#628

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

852%

#629

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

782%

#630

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

778%

#631

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

771%

#633

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

745%

#634

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

714%

#635

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

713%

#636

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

694%

#639

Core i3-4010Y

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#650

Core i5-1345UE

MSRP: $312|Avg: $312

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i3-4010Y (2013) utilizes 22 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core Duo T2300	Core i3-4010Y
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower 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 (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core Duo T2300 (2006) relies on 65 nm technology and DDR1, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core Duo T2300	Core i3-4010Y
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
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 Duo T2300 Benchmark Check

Core i3-4010Y Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Duo T2300 and Core i3-4010Y

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.

Core i3-4010Y

The Core i3-4010Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 1.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 11.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,358 points. Launch price was $297.

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Processing Power

The Core Duo T2300 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i3-4010Y's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.66 GHz on the Core Duo T2300 versus 1.3 GHz on the Core i3-4010Y — a 24.3% clock advantage for the Core Duo T2300 (base: 1.66 GHz vs 1.3 GHz). The Core Duo T2300 uses the Yonah (2005−2006) architecture (65 nm), while the Core i3-4010Y uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core Duo T2300 scores 1,380 against the Core i3-4010Y's 1,358 — a 1.6% lead for the Core Duo T2300. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Core Duo T2300 vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-4010Y.

Feature	Core Duo T2300	Core i3-4010Y
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	1.66 GHz+28%	1.3 GHz
Base Clock	1.66 GHz+28%	1.3 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	256K (per core)
Process	65 nm	22 nm-66%
Architecture	Yonah (2005−2006)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	1,380+2%	1,358

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Memory & Platform

The Core Duo T2300 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Core i3-4010Y uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core Duo T2300	Core i3-4010Y
Socket	PGA478	FCBGA1168
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 3.0+173%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3L-1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	12

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core Duo T2300) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-4010Y). The Core i3-4010Y includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4200), while the Core Duo T2300 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-4010Y targets Mobile.