CPU
GPU
Core Duo T2300
Phenom II X4 P920
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 Phenom II X4 P920 is on rank 483, 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 Phenom II X4 P920
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core Duo T2300 | Phenom II X4 P920 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Yonah (2005−2006) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core Duo T2300 | Phenom II X4 P920 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Phenom II X4 P920
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.
Phenom II X4 P920
The Phenom II X4 P920 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1g4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,395 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Core Duo T2300 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Phenom II X4 P920 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Phenom II X4 P920 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.66 GHz on the Core Duo T2300 versus 1.6 GHz on the Phenom II X4 P920 — a 3.7% clock advantage for the Core Duo T2300. The Core Duo T2300 uses the Yonah (2005−2006) architecture (65 nm), while the Phenom II X4 P920 uses Champlain (2010−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core Duo T2300 scores 1,380 against the Phenom II X4 P920's 1,395 — a 1.1% lead for the Phenom II X4 P920.
| Feature | Core Duo T2300 | Phenom II X4 P920 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.66 GHz+4% | 1.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.66 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| Process | 65 nm | 45 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Yonah (2005−2006) | Champlain (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,380 | 1,395+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Core Duo T2300 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Phenom II X4 P920 uses S1g4 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core Duo T2300 | Phenom II X4 P920 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | S1g4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
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