E-350 vs Core 2 Duo E8300

E-350

2 Cores2 Thrd18 WWMax: 1.6 GHz2011

Core 2 Duo E8300

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 2.83 GHz2008

Performance Spectrum - CPU

E-350

2 / 2

1,049

+1.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core 2 Duo E8300

2 / 2

1,039

0.0%

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 E-350 is positioned at rank 854 and the Core 2 Duo E8300 is on rank 1060, so the E-350 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 E-350

#842

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1398%

#843

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1378%

#844

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1265%

#845

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1259%

#846

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1248%

#848

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1205%

#849

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1155%

#850

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1153%

#851

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1122%

#854

E-350

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

100%

#856

Ryzen Embedded R1305G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

100%

#863

Pentium Dual Core T2390

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

98%

#867

Core i7-1160G7

MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo E8300

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

48935%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

46239%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

33573%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

10114%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

8011%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

7008%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

4014%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

3962%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

3607%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

3607%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

3567%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

3470%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

3422%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

3408%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

3377%

#1060

Core 2 Duo E8300

MSRP: $163|Avg: $20

100%

#1061

Phenom X4 9500

MSRP: $247|Avg: $30

99%

#1062

Celeron D 352

MSRP: $69|Avg: $15

95%

#1063

Core i7-970

MSRP: $1083|Avg: $289

95%

#1064

Core i7-880

MSRP: $583|Avg: $40

92%

#1065

Pentium D 820

MSRP: $241|Avg: $20

92%

#1066

Celeron 2.10

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

91%

#1067

Core i7-950

MSRP: $562|Avg: $15

91%

#1068

Sempron 3100+

MSRP: $65|Avg: $15

90%

#1069

Athlon II X4 635

MSRP: $400|Avg: $250

88%

#1070

Core 2 Duo E6750

MSRP: $183|Avg: $15

88%

#1071

Core i7-940

MSRP: $562|Avg: $90

85%

#1072

Celeron 2.40

MSRP: $69|Avg: $13

78%

#1073

Sempron 2800+

MSRP: $65|Avg: $29

77%

#1074

Athlon 64 3100+

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

75%

#1075

Sempron 3600+

MSRP: $105|Avg: $20

73%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core 2 Duo E8300 leads in gaming performance. However, the E-350 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	E-350	Core 2 Duo E8300
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($20)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Zacate (2011−2013) / 40 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the E-350 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 25% cheaper ($15 vs $20) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	E-350	Core 2 Duo E8300
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+35%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($20)

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.

E-350 Benchmark Check

Core 2 Duo E8300 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of E-350 and Core 2 Duo E8300

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 E8300

The Core 2 Duo E8300 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 2.83 GHz, with boost up to 2.83 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 6 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,039 points. Launch price was $249.

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Processing Power

Both the E-350 and Core 2 Duo E8300 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the E-350 versus 2.83 GHz on the Core 2 Duo E8300 — a 55.5% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo E8300. The E-350 uses the Zacate (2011−2013) architecture (40 nm), while the Core 2 Duo E8300 uses Wolfdale (2008−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the E-350 scores 1,049 against the Core 2 Duo E8300's 1,039 — a 1% lead for the E-350. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	E-350	Core 2 Duo E8300
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.6 GHz	2.83 GHz+77%
Base Clock	—	2.83 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	6 MB (total)+1100%
Process	40 nm-11%	45 nm
Architecture	Zacate (2011−2013)	Wolfdale (2008−2010)
PassMark	1,049	1,039
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	1,000
Geekbench 6 Single	—	345
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	771

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Memory & Platform

The E-350 uses the FT1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core 2 Duo E8300 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	E-350	Core 2 Duo E8300
Socket	FT1	LGA775
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: not specified (E-350) / VT-x (Core 2 Duo E8300). Primary use case: Core 2 Duo E8300 targets Budget.

Feature	E-350	Core 2 Duo E8300
Integrated GPU	—	No
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x
Target Use	—	Budget

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Value Analysis

The E-350 launched at $50 MSRP, while the Core 2 Duo E8300 debuted at $163. At current prices ($15 vs $20), the E-350 is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the E-350 delivers 69.9 pts/$ vs 52.0 pts/$ for the Core 2 Duo E8300 — making the E-350 the 29.5% better value option.