Core i3-2332M vs Core Duo T2300

CPU

GPU

Core i3-2332M

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2011

Core Duo T2300

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 1.66 GHz2006

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-2332M

2 / 4

1,353

0.0%

1,380

+2.0%

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 i3-2332M is positioned at rank 284 and the Core Duo T2300 is on rank 55, so the Core Duo T2300 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 i3-2332M

#82

Core i7-11700B

MSRP: $323|Avg: $311

99%

#83

Core i7-13700HX

MSRP: $485|Avg: N/A

98%

#272

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

434%

#273

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

427%

#274

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

392%

#275

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

391%

#276

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

387%

#278

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

374%

#279

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

358%

#280

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

358%

#281

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

348%

#284

Core i3-2332M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core Duo T2300

#13

Ryzen 3 210

MSRP: $99|Avg: $99

97%

#14

Ryzen 5 PRO 230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

#43

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

213%

#44

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

209%

#45

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

192%

#46

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

191%

#47

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

190%

#49

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

183%

#50

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

176%

#51

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

175%

#52

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

171%

#55

Core Duo T2300

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#65

Core i5-3320M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

96%

#66

Core i7-4510U

MSRP: $393|Avg: N/A

95%

#69

Core 2 Quad Q9100

MSRP: $14|Avg: $14

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i3-2332M leads in gaming performance. However, the Core Duo T2300 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 2% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i3-2332M	Core Duo T2300
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Yonah (2005−2006) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i3-2332M	Core Duo T2300
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 i3-2332M Benchmark Check

Core Duo T2300 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-2332M and Core Duo T2300

Core i3-2332M

The Core i3-2332M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: G2. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,353 points. Launch price was $69.

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.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-2332M packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Core Duo T2300's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Core i3-2332M versus 1.66 GHz on the Core Duo T2300 — a 28% clock advantage for the Core i3-2332M (base: 2.2 GHz vs 1.66 GHz). The Core i3-2332M uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Core Duo T2300 uses Yonah (2005−2006) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-2332M scores 1,353 against the Core Duo T2300's 1,380 — a 2% lead for the Core Duo T2300. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-2332M vs 0 kB on the Core Duo T2300.

Feature	Core i3-2332M	Core Duo T2300
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.2 GHz+33%	1.66 GHz
Base Clock	2.2 GHz+33%	1.66 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	0 kB
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	2 MB+700%
Process	32 nm-51%	65 nm
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Yonah (2005−2006)
PassMark	1,353	1,380+2%
Geekbench 6 Single	369	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-2332M uses the G2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core Duo T2300 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-2332M	Core Duo T2300
Socket	G2	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0+82%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333	—
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, EPT (Core i3-2332M) / not specified (Core Duo T2300). The Core i3-2332M includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 3000), while the Core Duo T2300 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-2332M targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i3-2332M rivals A6-3400M.