Core i3-2370M vs Core 2 Duo SU9300

CPU

GPU

Core i3-2370M

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2012

Core 2 Duo SU9300

2 Cores2 Thrd3 WWMax: 1.2 GHz2008

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-2370M

2 / 4

1,370

0.0%

1,392

+1.6%

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 i3-2370M is positioned at rank 1186 and the Core 2 Duo SU9300 is on rank 143, so the Core 2 Duo SU9300 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 i3-2370M

#1174

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

4818%

#1175

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4747%

#1176

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

4358%

#1177

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

4338%

#1178

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

4299%

#1180

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

4151%

#1181

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3980%

#1182

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3974%

#1183

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3867%

#1186

Core i3-2370M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

100%

#1187

Core i3-3217UE

MSRP: $225|Avg: $35

99%

#1188

Celeron T3000

MSRP: $150|Avg: $54

99%

#1189

Core m7-6Y75

MSRP: $393|Avg: $393

99%

#1190

Core M-5Y10

MSRP: $281|Avg: $20

96%

#1193

Celeron 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

93%

#1194

Pentium T3400

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

92%

#1195

Core 2 Solo SU3500

MSRP: $262|Avg: $15

92%

#1196

Core 2 Duo E8335

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

90%

#1199

Celeron 560

MSRP: $89|Avg: $5

88%

#1200

Core i3-2312M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

87%

#1201

Celeron 857

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo SU9300

#36

Core i5-11500B

MSRP: $185|Avg: $185

99%

#131

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

316%

#132

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

312%

#133

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

286%

#134

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

285%

#135

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

282%

#137

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

272%

#138

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

261%

#139

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

261%

#140

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

254%

#143

Core 2 Duo SU9300

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#147

Atom N2800

MSRP: $47|Avg: $3

99%

#158

Core i5-3210M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $30

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i3-2370M leads in gaming performance. However, the Core 2 Duo SU9300 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1.6% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i3-2370M	Core 2 Duo SU9300
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($225)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i3-2370M	Core 2 Duo SU9300
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($225)	✅ 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 i3-2370M Benchmark Check

Core 2 Duo SU9300 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-2370M and Core 2 Duo SU9300

Core i3-2370M

The Core i3-2370M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,370 points. Launch price was $225.

Core 2 Duo SU9300

The Core 2 Duo SU9300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 1.2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: BGA956. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,392 points. Launch price was $249.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-2370M packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Core 2 Duo SU9300's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Core i3-2370M versus 1.2 GHz on the Core 2 Duo SU9300 — a 66.7% clock advantage for the Core i3-2370M (base: 2.4 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The Core i3-2370M uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Core 2 Duo SU9300 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-2370M scores 1,370 against the Core 2 Duo SU9300's 1,392 — a 1.6% lead for the Core 2 Duo SU9300. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-2370M vs 3 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo SU9300.

Feature	Core i3-2370M	Core 2 Duo SU9300
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.4 GHz+100%	1.2 GHz
Base Clock	2.4 GHz+100%	1.2 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	3 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	3 MB+1100%
Process	32 nm-29%	45 nm
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Penryn (2008−2011)
PassMark	1,370	1,392+2%
Geekbench 6 Single	412	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	711	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-2370M uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core 2 Duo SU9300 uses BGA956 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-2370M	Core 2 Duo SU9300
Socket	PGA988	BGA956
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 (Core i3-2370M) / not specified (Core 2 Duo SU9300). The Core i3-2370M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 3000), while the Core 2 Duo SU9300 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-2370M targets Laptop.