E-350 vs Core 2 Duo E7400
E-350
Core 2 Duo E7400
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 E-350 is positioned at rank 854 and the Core 2 Duo E7400 is on rank 544, so the Core 2 Duo E7400 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar E-350
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo E7400
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | E-350 | Core 2 Duo E7400 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Zacate (2011−2013) / 40 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | E-350 | Core 2 Duo E7400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
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 E-350 and Core 2 Duo E7400
E-350
The E-350 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Zacate (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 40 nm process technology. Socket: FT1. Thermal design power (TDP): 18 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,049 points. Launch price was $69.
Core 2 Duo E7400
The Core 2 Duo E7400 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 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 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: 1,043 points. Launch price was $249.
Processing Power
Both the E-350 and Core 2 Duo E7400 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the E-350 versus 2.8 GHz on the Core 2 Duo E7400 — a 54.5% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo E7400. The E-350 uses the Zacate (2011−2013) architecture (40 nm), while the Core 2 Duo E7400 uses Wolfdale (2008−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the E-350 scores 1,049 against the Core 2 Duo E7400's 1,043 — a 0.6% lead for the E-350. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | E-350 | Core 2 Duo E7400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.8 GHz+75% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 3 MB (total)+500% |
| Process | 40 nm-11% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Zacate (2011−2013) | Wolfdale (2008−2010) |
| PassMark | 1,049 | 1,043 |
Memory & Platform
The E-350 uses the FT1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core 2 Duo E7400 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | E-350 | Core 2 Duo E7400 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT1 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | 1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (E-350) / true (Core 2 Duo E7400). Direct competitor: Core 2 Duo E7400 rivals Athlon II X2 245.
| Feature | E-350 | Core 2 Duo E7400 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
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