Core Duo T2300 vs Pentium 2030M

CPU

GPU

Core Duo T2300

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 1.66 GHz2006

Pentium 2030M

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.5 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core Duo T2300

2 / 2

1,380

0.0%

1,396

+1.2%

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 Pentium 2030M is on rank 27, so the Pentium 2030M 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 Pentium 2030M

#15

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

168%

#16

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

166%

#17

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

152%

#18

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

151%

#19

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

150%

#21

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

145%

#22

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

139%

#23

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

139%

#24

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

135%

#27

Pentium 2030M

MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A

100%

#28

Core 2 Duo T5750

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $8

100%

#29

Core 2 Duo T7200

MSRP: $286|Avg: $6

98%

#30

Core i5-3230M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $13

98%

#31

Atom D525

MSRP: $63|Avg: N/A

98%

#32

Atom x7835RE

MSRP: $127|Avg: N/A

97%

#33

Core 2 Duo P8400

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

95%

#38

Core 2 Duo T8100

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

89%

#39

Atom 330

MSRP: $43|Avg: $30

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Pentium 2030M (2013) utilizes 22 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core Duo T2300	Pentium 2030M
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($134)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Yonah (2005−2006) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 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	Pentium 2030M
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($134)

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

Pentium 2030M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Duo T2300 and Pentium 2030M

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.

Pentium 2030M

The Pentium 2030M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,396 points. Launch price was $134.

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Processing Power

Both the Core Duo T2300 and Pentium 2030M share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.66 GHz on the Core Duo T2300 versus 2.5 GHz on the Pentium 2030M — a 40.4% clock advantage for the Pentium 2030M (base: 1.66 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core Duo T2300 uses the Yonah (2005−2006) architecture (65 nm), while the Pentium 2030M uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core Duo T2300 scores 1,380 against the Pentium 2030M's 1,396 — a 1.2% lead for the Pentium 2030M. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Core Duo T2300 vs 2 MB (total) on the Pentium 2030M.

Feature	Core Duo T2300	Pentium 2030M
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.66 GHz	2.5 GHz+51%
Base Clock	1.66 GHz	2.5 GHz+51%
L3 Cache	0 kB	2 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	256K (per core)
Process	65 nm	22 nm-66%
Architecture	Yonah (2005−2006)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	1,380	1,396+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Core Duo T2300 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Pentium 2030M uses PGA988 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.