Pentium 3825U vs Core 2 Duo SU9300

CPU

GPU

Pentium 3825U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.9 GHz2015

Core 2 Duo SU9300

2 Cores2 Thrd3 WWMax: 1.2 GHz2008

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium 3825U

2 / 4

1,396

+0.3%

1,392

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 Pentium 3825U is positioned at rank 886 and the Core 2 Duo SU9300 is on rank 143, so the Core 2 Duo SU9300 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 Pentium 3825U

#874

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1471%

#875

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1450%

#876

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1331%

#877

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1325%

#878

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1313%

#880

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1268%

#881

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1216%

#882

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1214%

#883

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1181%

#886

Pentium 3825U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#889

Core i7-7820EQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

99%

#890

Celeron 7305

MSRP: $128|Avg: $107

99%

#891

E-300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $20

98%

#892

Core i7-7820HK

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

98%

#895

Pentium B940

MSRP: $134|Avg: $11

98%

#896

Core i5-8305G

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

97%

#897

Celeron 6305

MSRP: $107|Avg: $80

97%

#900

Core i7-8705G

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo SU9300

#36

Core i5-11500B

MSRP: $185|Avg: $185

99%

#131

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

316%

#132

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

312%

#133

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

286%

#134

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

285%

#135

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

282%

#137

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

272%

#138

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

261%

#139

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

261%

#140

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

254%

#143

Core 2 Duo SU9300

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#147

Atom N2800

MSRP: $47|Avg: $3

99%

#158

Core i5-3210M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $30

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Pentium 3825U (2015) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium 3825U	Core 2 Duo SU9300
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-U (2015) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Duo SU9300 (2008) relies on 45 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium 3825U	Core 2 Duo SU9300
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.

Pentium 3825U Benchmark Check

Core 2 Duo SU9300 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

No prediction data available

League of Legends

No prediction data available

League of Legends

Valorant

No prediction data available

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium 3825U and Core 2 Duo SU9300

Pentium 3825U

The Pentium 3825U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,396 points. Launch price was $161.

Core 2 Duo SU9300

The Core 2 Duo SU9300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 1.2 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: 1,392 points. Launch price was $249.

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Processing Power

The Pentium 3825U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Core 2 Duo SU9300's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.9 GHz on the Pentium 3825U versus 1.2 GHz on the Core 2 Duo SU9300 — a 45.2% clock advantage for the Pentium 3825U (base: 1.9 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The Pentium 3825U uses the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture (14 nm), while the Core 2 Duo SU9300 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium 3825U scores 1,396 against the Core 2 Duo SU9300's 1,392 — a 0.3% lead for the Pentium 3825U. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Pentium 3825U vs 3 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo SU9300.

Feature	Pentium 3825U	Core 2 Duo SU9300
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.9 GHz+58%	1.2 GHz
Base Clock	1.9 GHz+58%	1.2 GHz
L3 Cache	2 MB (total)	3 MB L2 Cache+50%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	3 MB+1100%
Process	14 nm-69%	45 nm
Architecture	Broadwell-U (2015)	Penryn (2008−2011)
PassMark	1,396	1,392

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium 3825U uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core 2 Duo SU9300 uses BGA956 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.