Core Duo T2700 vs Core i3-2100

CPU

GPU

Core Duo T2700

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 2.33 GHz2006

Core i3-2100

2 Cores4 Thrd65 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core Duo T2700

2 / 2

1,860

+0.2%

1,856

0.0%

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 Core i3-2100 is on rank 885, so the Core i3-2100 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 Core i3-2100

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

19654%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

18571%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

13484%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

4062%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

3218%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2815%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1612%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1591%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1449%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1449%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1432%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1394%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1374%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1369%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1356%

#885

Core i3-2100

MSRP: $117|Avg: $10

100%

#886

A8-3800

MSRP: $130|Avg: $40

99%

#887

Pentium E5200

MSRP: $84|Avg: $15

99%

#888

Athlon II X2 235e

MSRP: $69|Avg: $15

99%

#889

Athlon II X2 250e

MSRP: $77|Avg: $15

98%

#890

Core i7-2600S

MSRP: $297|Avg: $99

98%

#891

Athlon II X2 250u

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

98%

#892

Pentium G6951

MSRP: $89|Avg: $50

98%

#893

Core i3-2125

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

98%

#895

Celeron G1820

MSRP: $110|Avg: $15

97%

#896

Celeron E1600

MSRP: $53|Avg: $10

97%

#897

Athlon II X2 270u

MSRP: $68|Avg: $10

97%

#898

Core i5-4570TE

MSRP: $202|Avg: $40

96%

#899

Core i3-2130

MSRP: $138|Avg: $138

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i3-2100 leads in gaming performance. However, the Core Duo T2700 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.2% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core Duo T2700	Core i3-2100
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($663)	✅ More affordable ($10)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Yonah (2005−2006) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Core i3-2100 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 98% cheaper ($10 vs $663) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core Duo T2700	Core i3-2100
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+6516%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($663)	✅ More affordable ($10)

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

Core i3-2100 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Duo T2700 and Core i3-2100

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.

Core i3-2100

The Core i3-2100 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 February 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,856 points. Launch price was $73.

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Processing Power

The Core Duo T2700 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i3-2100's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.33 GHz on the Core Duo T2700 versus 3.1 GHz on the Core i3-2100 — a 28.4% clock advantage for the Core i3-2100 (base: 2.33 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Core Duo T2700 uses the Yonah (2005−2006) architecture (65 nm), while the Core i3-2100 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core Duo T2700 scores 1,860 against the Core i3-2100's 1,856 — a 0.2% lead for the Core Duo T2700. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Core Duo T2700 vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-2100.

Feature	Core Duo T2700	Core i3-2100
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.33 GHz	3.1 GHz+33%
Base Clock	2.33 GHz	3.1 GHz+33%
L3 Cache	0 kB	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	256 kB (per core)
Process	65 nm	32 nm-51%
Architecture	Yonah (2005−2006)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	1,860	1,856
Geekbench 6 Single	200	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	350	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core Duo T2700 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Core i3-2100 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core Duo T2700	Core i3-2100
Socket	PGA478	LGA1155
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0+82%
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-667	—
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	0	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x (Core Duo T2700) / not specified (Core i3-2100). Primary use case: Core Duo T2700 targets Laptop. Direct competitor: Core Duo T2700 rivals Core 2 Duo T5600.