Core i5-4210M vs Core 2 Duo P8800

CPU

GPU

Core i5-4210M

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2014

Core 2 Duo P8800

2 Cores2 Thrd3 WWMax: 2.66 GHz2009

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-4210M

2 / 4

2,899

0.0%

2,932

+1.1%

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 i5-4210M is positioned at rank 715 and the Core 2 Duo P8800 is on rank 128, so the Core 2 Duo P8800 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 i5-4210M

#703

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1012%

#704

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

997%

#705

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

915%

#706

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

911%

#707

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

903%

#709

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

872%

#710

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

836%

#711

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

835%

#712

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

812%

#715

Core i5-4210M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#718

Core i3-1315UE

MSRP: $312|Avg: $250

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo P8800

#116

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

300%

#117

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

296%

#118

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

272%

#119

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

270%

#120

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

268%

#122

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

259%

#123

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

248%

#124

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

248%

#125

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

241%

#128

Core 2 Duo P8800

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#137

N200

MSRP: $193|Avg: N/A

97%

#138

Core 2 Duo SP9600

MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A

97%

#140

Core 2 Duo P8700

MSRP: $241|Avg: $85

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i5-4210M leads in gaming performance. However, the Core 2 Duo P8800 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1.1% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i5-4210M	Core 2 Duo P8800
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i5-4210M	Core 2 Duo P8800
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 i5-4210M Benchmark Check

Core 2 Duo P8800 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-4210M and Core 2 Duo P8800

Core i5-4210M

The Core i5-4210M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 April 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 37 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,899 points. Launch price was $225.

Core 2 Duo P8800

The Core 2 Duo P8800 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.66 GHz, with boost up to 2.66 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,932 points. Launch price was $241.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-4210M packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Core 2 Duo P8800's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Core i5-4210M versus 2.66 GHz on the Core 2 Duo P8800 — a 18.4% clock advantage for the Core i5-4210M (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.66 GHz). The Core i5-4210M uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Core 2 Duo P8800 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-4210M scores 2,899 against the Core 2 Duo P8800's 2,932 — a 1.1% lead for the Core 2 Duo P8800. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core i5-4210M vs 3 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo P8800.

Feature	Core i5-4210M	Core 2 Duo P8800
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz+20%	2.66 GHz
Base Clock	2.6 GHz	2.66 GHz+2%
L3 Cache	3 MB	3 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache	512 kB	3 MB+500%
Process	22 nm-51%	45 nm
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Penryn (2008−2011)
PassMark	2,899	2,932+1%
Geekbench 6 Single	959	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-4210M uses the PGA946 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core 2 Duo P8800 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-4210M	Core 2 Duo P8800
Socket	PGA946	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+173%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L-1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, EPT (Core i5-4210M) / not specified (Core 2 Duo P8800). The Core i5-4210M includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4600), while the Core 2 Duo P8800 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4210M targets Mainstream Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-4210M rivals A10-5750M.