Core Duo T2700 vs Atom x7-E3950

Core Duo T2700

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 2.33 GHz2006

Atom x7-E3950

4 Cores4 Thrd12 WWMax: 2 GHz2016

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core Duo T2700

2 / 2

1,860

0.0%

1,864

+0.2%

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 T2700 is positioned at rank 1233 and the Atom x7-E3950 is on rank 480, so the Atom x7-E3950 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 T2700

#1221

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

10441%

#1222

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

10288%

#1223

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

9445%

#1224

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

9402%

#1225

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

9316%

#1227

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

8996%

#1228

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

8626%

#1229

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

8612%

#1230

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

8381%

#1233

Core Duo T2700

MSRP: $663|Avg: N/A

100%

#1235

Pentium SU4100

MSRP: $289|Avg: $15

84%

#1236

Core Solo T1400

MSRP: $200|Avg: $5

76%

#1237

Core i7-940XM

MSRP: $1096|Avg: N/A

74%

#1238

Core Solo T1350

MSRP: $200|Avg: $70

72%

#1240

Core Solo T1300

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

65%

#1241

Core Solo T1200

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

60%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Atom x7-E3950

#153

Core i7-1370P

MSRP: $438|Avg: $280

98%

#467

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

630%

#468

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

620%

#469

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

570%

#470

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

567%

#471

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

562%

#473

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

542%

#474

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

520%

#475

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

519%

#476

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

505%

#480

Atom x7-E3950

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#487

Processor U300

MSRP: $193|Avg: $180

99%

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 Atom x7-E3950 (2016) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core Duo T2700	Atom x7-E3950
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($663)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Yonah (2005−2006) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Apollo Lake (2014−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core Duo T2700 (2006) relies on 65 nm technology and DDR1, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core Duo T2700	Atom x7-E3950
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($663)	✅ 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 T2700 Benchmark Check

Atom x7-E3950 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Duo T2700 and Atom x7-E3950

Core Duo T2700

The Core Duo T2700 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 28 July 2006 (19 years ago). It is based on the Yonah (2005−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.33 GHz, with boost up to 2.33 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: 1,860 points. Launch price was $663.

Atom x7-E3950

The Atom x7-E3950 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 August 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Apollo Lake (2014−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1296. Thermal design power (TDP): 12 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,864 points. Launch price was $57.

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Processing Power

The Core Duo T2700 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Atom x7-E3950 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Atom x7-E3950 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.33 GHz on the Core Duo T2700 versus 2 GHz on the Atom x7-E3950 — a 15.2% clock advantage for the Core Duo T2700 (base: 2.33 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Core Duo T2700 uses the Yonah (2005−2006) architecture (65 nm), while the Atom x7-E3950 uses Apollo Lake (2014−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core Duo T2700 scores 1,860 against the Atom x7-E3950's 1,864 — a 0.2% lead for the Atom x7-E3950. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 200 vs 245, a 20.2% lead for the Atom x7-E3950 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Core Duo T2700	Atom x7-E3950
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	2.33 GHz+17%	2 GHz
Base Clock	2.33 GHz+46%	1.6 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB (total)
Process	65 nm	14 nm-78%
Architecture	Yonah (2005−2006)	Apollo Lake (2014−2016)
PassMark	1,860	1,864
Geekbench 6 Single	200	245+23%
Geekbench 6 Multi	350	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core Duo T2700 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Atom x7-E3950 uses FCBGA1296 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-667 on the Core Duo T2700 versus LPDDR4-2400 on the Atom x7-E3950 — the Atom x7-E3950 supports 66.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Atom x7-E3950 supports up to 8 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core Duo T2700) vs 4 (Atom x7-E3950). PCIe lanes: 0 (Core Duo T2700) vs 6 (Atom x7-E3950) — the Atom x7-E3950 offers 6 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: 945GM,945PM,945GME (Core Duo T2700) and Apollo Lake (Atom x7-E3950).

Feature	Core Duo T2700	Atom x7-E3950
Socket	PGA478	FCBGA1296
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 3.0+173%
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-667	LPDDR4-2400+100%
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
RAM Channels	2	4+100%
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	0	6

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Core Duo T2700) vs VT-x, VT-d (Atom x7-E3950). The Atom x7-E3950 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 505), while the Core Duo T2700 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core Duo T2700 targets Laptop. Direct competitor: Core Duo T2700 rivals Core 2 Duo T5600.