Core i3-2340UE vs Core 2 Duo E7300

Core i3-2340UE

2 Cores4 Thrd17 WWMax: 1.3 GHz2011

Core 2 Duo E7300

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 2.67 GHz2008

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-2340UE

2 / 4

1,545

0.0%

1,555

+0.6%

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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 i3-2340UE is positioned at rank 1137 and the Core 2 Duo E7300 is on rank 969, so the Core 2 Duo E7300 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 i3-2340UE

#1125

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3796%

#1126

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3740%

#1127

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3433%

#1128

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3418%

#1129

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3387%

#1131

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3270%

#1132

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3136%

#1133

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3131%

#1134

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3047%

#1137

Core i3-2340UE

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

100%

#1138

Core i7-2820QM

MSRP: $568|Avg: N/A

100%

#1139

Core i5-520M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

99%

#1141

Celeron 807

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

99%

#1142

Pentium B950

MSRP: $134|Avg: $35

99%

#1143

Celeron 220

MSRP: $42|Avg: $42

99%

#1144

Pentium B960

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

98%

#1146

Pentium 957

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

98%

#1147

Core 2 Duo SL9400

MSRP: $284|Avg: N/A

98%

#1149

Pentium N3540

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

97%

#1150

Core i7-3555LE

MSRP: $300|Avg: $280

97%

#1151

Core i3-2377M

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

96%

#1152

Core 2 Duo E8435

MSRP: $150|Avg: $74

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo E7300

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

26665%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

25196%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

18294%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

5511%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

4366%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

3819%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

2187%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

2159%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1966%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1965%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1943%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1891%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1865%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1857%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1840%

#969

Core 2 Duo E7300

MSRP: $133|Avg: $133

100%

#970

Core i3-540

MSRP: $133|Avg: $5

100%

#972

Phenom II X3 700e

MSRP: $125|Avg: $40

99%

#973

Core i5-760

MSRP: $230|Avg: $61

99%

#974

Core i3-7102E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $80

99%

#975

Core 2 Quad Q8400

MSRP: $183|Avg: $128

97%

#976

Pentium Dual-Core E2180

MSRP: $84|Avg: $5

96%

#977

Pentium E2180

MSRP: $84|Avg: $15

96%

#978

Pentium Dual-Core E2140

MSRP: $74|Avg: $5

94%

#979

Core i7-960

MSRP: $309|Avg: $110

94%

#980

E1-1500

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

94%

#981

Core i5-2405S

MSRP: $309|Avg: $120

94%

#982

Celeron 420

MSRP: $39|Avg: $15

93%

#983

Athlon II X4 615e

MSRP: $186|Avg: $30

93%

#984

Athlon X2 BE-2350

MSRP: $90|Avg: $10

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core 2 Duo E7300 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i3-2340UE in both compute-intensive tasks (0.6% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i3-2340UE	Core 2 Duo E7300
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($200)	✅ More affordable ($133)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Core 2 Duo E7300 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 34% cheaper ($133 vs $200) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core i3-2340UE	Core 2 Duo E7300
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+51%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($200)	✅ More affordable ($133)

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 i3-2340UE Benchmark Check

Core 2 Duo E7300 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-2340UE and Core 2 Duo E7300

Core i3-2340UE

The Core i3-2340UE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 June 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,545 points. Launch price was $250.

Core 2 Duo E7300

The Core 2 Duo E7300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.66 GHz, with boost up to 2.67 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 3 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,555 points. Launch price was $249.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-2340UE packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Core 2 Duo E7300's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.3 GHz on the Core i3-2340UE versus 2.67 GHz on the Core 2 Duo E7300 — a 69% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo E7300. The Core i3-2340UE uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Core 2 Duo E7300 uses Wolfdale (2008−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-2340UE scores 1,545 against the Core 2 Duo E7300's 1,555 — a 0.6% lead for the Core 2 Duo E7300. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 230 vs 412, a 56.7% lead for the Core 2 Duo E7300 that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-2340UE vs 0 kB on the Core 2 Duo E7300.

Feature	Core i3-2340UE	Core 2 Duo E7300
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.3 GHz	2.67 GHz+105%
Base Clock	—	2.66 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	0 kB
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	3 MB (total)+1100%
Process	32 nm-29%	45 nm
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Wolfdale (2008−2010)
PassMark	1,545	1,555
Geekbench 6 Single	230	412+79%
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	725

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-2340UE uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core 2 Duo E7300 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the Core i3-2340UE versus DDR2-800 on the Core 2 Duo E7300 — the Core i3-2340UE supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i3-2340UE supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: HM65,QM67 (Core i3-2340UE) and P35,G33,G41,P45 (Core 2 Duo E7300).

Feature	Core i3-2340UE	Core 2 Duo E7300
Socket	BGA1023	LGA775
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0+82%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333+50%	DDR2-800
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB+100%	8 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Only the Core 2 Duo E7300 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: VT-x, EPT (Core i3-2340UE) vs VT-x (Core 2 Duo E7300). The Core i3-2340UE includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 3000), while the Core 2 Duo E7300 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-2340UE targets Embedded, Core 2 Duo E7300 targets Legacy Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i3-2340UE rivals Embedded G-Series; Core 2 Duo E7300 rivals Athlon II X2 245.

Feature	Core i3-2340UE	Core 2 Duo E7300
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	HD Graphics 3000	None
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, EPT	VT-x
Target Use	Embedded	Legacy Desktop

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Value Analysis

The Core i3-2340UE launched at $200 MSRP, while the Core 2 Duo E7300 debuted at $133. At current prices ($200 vs $133), the Core 2 Duo E7300 is $67 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-2340UE delivers 7.7 pts/$ vs 11.7 pts/$ for the Core 2 Duo E7300 — making the Core 2 Duo E7300 the 40.9% better value option.