Core Duo T2400 vs Core i5-4300Y

Core Duo T2400

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 1.83 GHz2006

Core i5-4300Y

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core Duo T2400

2 / 2

1,488

+0.2%

Celeron J1800

Pentium Dual-Core E2200

1,485

0.0%

Celeron J1800

Pentium Dual-Core E2200

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 T2400 is positioned at rank 1205 and the Core i5-4300Y is on rank 792, so the Core i5-4300Y 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 T2400

#1193

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

5798%

#1194

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

5713%

#1195

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

5245%

#1196

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

5221%

#1197

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

5174%

#1199

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

4996%

#1200

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

4791%

#1201

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

4783%

#1202

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

4654%

#1205

Core Duo T2400

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

100%

#1206

Core 2 Duo U7600

MSRP: $250|Avg: $5

100%

#1207

Pentium M 735

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

98%

#1208

Core i7-620LM

MSRP: $300|Avg: N/A

96%

#1209

Core i7-740QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

96%

#1211

Core 2 Solo SU3300

MSRP: $262|Avg: $50

94%

#1212

Celeron 540

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

94%

#1213

Celeron U3600

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

92%

#1216

Core 2 Quad Q9000

MSRP: $348|Avg: $15

91%

#1217

Core i5-2537M

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

91%

#1218

Core i7-720QM

MSRP: $364|Avg: N/A

90%

#1219

Pentium U5400

MSRP: $289|Avg: $214

88%

#1220

Pentium T2330

MSRP: $150|Avg: $7

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4300Y

#780

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1185%

#781

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1168%

#782

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1072%

#783

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1067%

#784

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1058%

#786

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1021%

#787

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

979%

#788

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

978%

#789

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

952%

#792

Core i5-4300Y

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#795

Core i3-1115G4E

MSRP: $213|Avg: $47

99%

#797

Celeron M 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

99%

#799

Celeron B815

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

98%

#801

Celeron B810

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

98%

#803

Core i7-1365UE

MSRP: $429|Avg: $429

98%

#805

3020e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

97%

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 Core i5-4300Y (2013) utilizes 22 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core Duo T2400	Core i5-4300Y
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($294)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Yonah (2005−2006) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core Duo T2400 (2006) relies on 65 nm technology and DDR1, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core Duo T2400	Core i5-4300Y
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($294)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 T2400 Benchmark Check

Core i5-4300Y Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Duo T2400 and Core i5-4300Y

Core Duo T2400

The Core Duo T2400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Janeiro 2006 (19 years ago). It is based on the Yonah (2005−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.83 GHz, with boost up to 1.83 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: 1,488 points. Launch price was $16.

Core i5-4300Y

The Core i5-4300Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 11.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,485 points. Launch price was $281.

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Processing Power

The Core Duo T2400 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i5-4300Y's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.83 GHz on the Core Duo T2400 versus 2.3 GHz on the Core i5-4300Y — a 22.8% clock advantage for the Core i5-4300Y (base: 1.83 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Core Duo T2400 uses the Yonah (2005−2006) architecture (65 nm), while the Core i5-4300Y uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core Duo T2400 scores 1,488 against the Core i5-4300Y's 1,485 — a 0.2% lead for the Core Duo T2400. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Core Duo T2400 vs 3 MB on the Core i5-4300Y.

Feature	Core Duo T2400	Core i5-4300Y
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	1.83 GHz	2.3 GHz+26%
Base Clock	1.83 GHz+14%	1.6 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	3 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	512 kB
Process	65 nm	22 nm-66%
Architecture	Yonah (2005−2006)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	1,488	1,485

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Memory & Platform

The Core Duo T2400 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Core i5-4300Y uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core Duo T2400	Core i5-4300Y
Socket	PGA478	FCBGA1168
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 3.0+173%
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-667	—
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x (Core Duo T2400) / not specified (Core i5-4300Y). Primary use case: Core Duo T2400 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core Duo T2400 rivals Pentium T2310.