E2-3000 vs Core 2 Duo E4300
E2-3000
Core 2 Duo E4300
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 E2-3000 is positioned at rank 946 and the Core 2 Duo E4300 is on rank 1015, so the E2-3000 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar E2-3000
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo E4300
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | E2-3000 | Core 2 Duo E4300 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Allendale (2006−2009) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | E2-3000 | Core 2 Duo E4300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) |
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 E2-3000 and Core 2 Duo E4300
E2-3000
The E2-3000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.65 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 990 points. Launch price was $50.
Core 2 Duo E4300
The Core 2 Duo E4300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Allendale (2006−2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,005 points. Launch price was $249.
Processing Power
Both the E2-3000 and Core 2 Duo E4300 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.65 GHz on the E2-3000 versus 1.8 GHz on the Core 2 Duo E4300 — a 8.7% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo E4300. The E2-3000 uses the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture (28 nm), while the Core 2 Duo E4300 uses Allendale (2006−2009) (65 nm). In PassMark, the E2-3000 scores 990 against the Core 2 Duo E4300's 1,005 — a 1.5% lead for the Core 2 Duo E4300. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | E2-3000 | Core 2 Duo E4300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.65 GHz | 1.8 GHz+9% |
| Base Clock | — | 1.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1024 kB | 2 MB+100% |
| Process | 28 nm-57% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Kabini (2013−2014) | Allendale (2006−2009) |
| PassMark | 990 | 1,005+2% |
Memory & Platform
The E2-3000 uses the FT3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core 2 Duo E4300 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | E2-3000 | Core 2 Duo E4300 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT3 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | 800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (E2-3000) / false (Core 2 Duo E4300). Direct competitor: Core 2 Duo E4300 rivals Athlon 64 X2 3800+.
| Feature | E2-3000 | Core 2 Duo E4300 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | false |
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