Core Duo T2700
VS
V-Series V120

Core Duo T2700 vs V-Series V120

Intel

Core Duo T2700

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 2.33 GHz2006
VS
AMD

V-Series V120

1 Cores1 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2010

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 T2700 is positioned at rank 1233 and the V-Series V120 is on rank 594, so the V-Series V120 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 V-Series V120

#184
Core Ultra 7 266V
MSRP: $520|Avg: $520
99%
#582
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
783%
#583
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
771%
#584
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
708%
#585
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
705%
#586
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
698%
#588
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
674%
#589
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
647%
#590
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
646%
#591
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
628%
#594
V-Series V120
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#608
Ryzen AI 5 330
MSRP: $350|Avg: $350
98%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core Duo T2700 leads in gaming performance. However, the V-Series V120 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.7% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightCore Duo T2700V-Series V120
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower 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 (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightCore Duo T2700V-Series V120
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Duo T2700 and V-Series V120

Intel

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.

AMD

V-Series V120

The V-Series V120 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 May 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,874 points. Launch price was $69.

Processing Power

The Core Duo T2700 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the V-Series V120 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Core Duo T2700 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.33 GHz on the Core Duo T2700 versus 2.2 GHz on the V-Series V120 — a 5.7% clock advantage for the Core Duo T2700. The Core Duo T2700 uses the Yonah (2005−2006) architecture (65 nm), while the V-Series V120 uses Champlain (2010−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core Duo T2700 scores 1,860 against the V-Series V120's 1,874 — a 0.7% lead for the V-Series V120.

FeatureCore Duo T2700V-Series V120
Cores / Threads
2 / 2+100%
1 / 1
Boost Clock
2.33 GHz+6%
2.2 GHz
Base Clock
2.33 GHz
L3 Cache
0 kB
L2 Cache
2 MB+300%
512 kB
Process
65 nm
45 nm-31%
Architecture
Yonah (2005−2006)
Champlain (2010−2011)
PassMark
1,860
1,874
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 V-Series V120 uses S1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCore Duo T2700V-Series V120
Socket
PGA478
S1
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 (V-Series V120). Primary use case: Core Duo T2700 targets Laptop. Direct competitor: Core Duo T2700 rivals Core 2 Duo T5600.

FeatureCore Duo T2700V-Series V120
Integrated GPU
No
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
VT-x
Target Use
Laptop