E2-3000M vs Core 2 Duo SU9400

E2-3000M

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2011

Core 2 Duo SU9400

2 Cores2 Thrd3 WWMax: 1.4 GHz2008

Performance Spectrum - CPU

E2-3000M

2 / 2

1,597

+0.1%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core 2 Duo SU9400

2 / 2

1,596

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 E2-3000M is positioned at rank 766 and the Core 2 Duo SU9400 is on rank 409, so the Core 2 Duo SU9400 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 E2-3000M

#754

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1102%

#755

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1086%

#756

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

997%

#757

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

992%

#758

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

983%

#760

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

950%

#761

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

911%

#762

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

909%

#763

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

885%

#766

E2-3000M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#767

Core i7-1250U

MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A

100%

#772

Core i7-9750HF

MSRP: $395|Avg: $395

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo SU9400

#124

Core i5-1240P

MSRP: $309|Avg: $200

99%

#125

Core i7-13700H

MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A

98%

#397

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

552%

#398

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

543%

#399

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

499%

#400

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

497%

#401

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

492%

#403

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

475%

#404

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

456%

#405

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

455%

#406

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

443%

#409

Core 2 Duo SU9400

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#421

Core i5-9400H

MSRP: $182|Avg: N/A

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The E2-3000M delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core 2 Duo SU9400 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	E2-3000M	Core 2 Duo SU9400
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	E2-3000M	Core 2 Duo SU9400
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.

E2-3000M Benchmark Check

Core 2 Duo SU9400 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of E2-3000M and Core 2 Duo SU9400

E2-3000M

The E2-3000M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FS1. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,597 points. Launch price was $50.

Core 2 Duo SU9400

The Core 2 Duo SU9400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 August 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.4 GHz, with boost up to 1.4 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: 1,596 points. Launch price was $262.

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Processing Power

Both the E2-3000M and Core 2 Duo SU9400 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the E2-3000M versus 1.4 GHz on the Core 2 Duo SU9400 — a 52.6% clock advantage for the E2-3000M (base: 1.8 GHz vs 1.4 GHz). The E2-3000M uses the Llano (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Core 2 Duo SU9400 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the E2-3000M scores 1,597 against the Core 2 Duo SU9400's 1,596 — a 0.1% lead for the E2-3000M. L3 cache: 0 kB on the E2-3000M vs 3 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo SU9400.

Feature	E2-3000M	Core 2 Duo SU9400
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.4 GHz+71%	1.4 GHz
Base Clock	1.8 GHz+29%	1.4 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	3 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	3 MB+500%
Process	32 nm-29%	45 nm
Architecture	Llano (2011−2012)	Penryn (2008−2011)
PassMark	1,597	1,596

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Memory & Platform

The E2-3000M uses the FS1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core 2 Duo SU9400 uses BGA956 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.