Pentium 987 vs Core Duo T2400

Pentium 987

2 Cores2 Thrd17 WWMax: 1.5 GHz2013

Core Duo T2400

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 1.83 GHz2006

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium 987

2 / 2

1,487

0.0%

Celeron J1800

Pentium Dual-Core E2200

1,488

+0.1%

Celeron J1800

Pentium Dual-Core E2200

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 987 is positioned at rank 1052 and the Core Duo T2400 is on rank 1205, so the Pentium 987 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 987

#1040

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2643%

#1041

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2605%

#1042

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2391%

#1043

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2380%

#1044

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2358%

#1046

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2277%

#1047

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2184%

#1048

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2180%

#1049

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2122%

#1052

Pentium 987

MSRP: $134|Avg: $20

100%

#1053

Core i7-4910MQ

MSRP: $570|Avg: $570

100%

#1054

Pentium T4400

MSRP: $107|Avg: $5

99%

#1056

Athlon X2 QL-65

MSRP: $150|Avg: $22

98%

#1057

Pentium J2850

MSRP: $94|Avg: $94

97%

#1058

Core i7-4900MQ

MSRP: $570|Avg: $40

97%

#1059

Pentium Dual Core T2370

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

96%

#1060

Celeron P4505

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

96%

#1061

Pentium T4200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

96%

#1062

Core i7-2720QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

96%

#1063

Pentium 2020M

MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A

95%

#1064

Celeron P4500

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

95%

#1065

Pentium Dual Core SU4100

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

95%

#1066

Processor N50

MSRP: $128|Avg: $120

94%

#1067

Athlon II N350

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core Duo T2400

#1193

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

5798%

#1194

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

5713%

#1195

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

5245%

#1196

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

5221%

#1197

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

5174%

#1199

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

4996%

#1200

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

4791%

#1201

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

4783%

#1202

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

4654%

#1205

Core Duo T2400

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

100%

#1206

Core 2 Duo U7600

MSRP: $250|Avg: $5

100%

#1207

Pentium M 735

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

98%

#1208

Core i7-620LM

MSRP: $300|Avg: N/A

96%

#1209

Core i7-740QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

96%

#1211

Core 2 Solo SU3300

MSRP: $262|Avg: $50

94%

#1212

Celeron 540

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

94%

#1213

Celeron U3600

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

92%

#1216

Core 2 Quad Q9000

MSRP: $348|Avg: $15

91%

#1217

Core i5-2537M

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

91%

#1218

Core i7-720QM

MSRP: $364|Avg: N/A

90%

#1219

Pentium U5400

MSRP: $289|Avg: $214

88%

#1220

Pentium T2330

MSRP: $150|Avg: $7

88%

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 987 (2013) utilizes 32 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium 987	Core Duo T2400
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($20)	⚠️ Higher cost ($294)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Yonah (2005−2006) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core Duo T2400 (2006) relies on 65 nm technology and DDR1, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium 987	Core Duo T2400
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1369%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($20)	⚠️ Higher cost ($294)

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 987 Benchmark Check

Core Duo T2400 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium 987 and Core Duo T2400

Pentium 987

The Pentium 987 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 February 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 1.5 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,487 points. Launch price was $134.

Core Duo T2400

The Core Duo T2400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Janeiro 2006 (19 years ago). It is based on the Yonah (2005−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.83 GHz, with boost up to 1.83 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 31 Watt. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 1,488 points. Launch price was $16.

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Processing Power

Both the Pentium 987 and Core Duo T2400 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.5 GHz on the Pentium 987 versus 1.83 GHz on the Core Duo T2400 — a 19.8% clock advantage for the Core Duo T2400 (base: 1.5 GHz vs 1.83 GHz). The Pentium 987 uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Core Duo T2400 uses Yonah (2005−2006) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium 987 scores 1,487 against the Core Duo T2400's 1,488 — a 0.1% lead for the Core Duo T2400. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Pentium 987 vs 0 kB on the Core Duo T2400.

Feature	Pentium 987	Core Duo T2400
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.5 GHz	1.83 GHz+22%
Base Clock	1.5 GHz	1.83 GHz+22%
L3 Cache	2 MB (total)	0 kB
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	2 MB+700%
Process	32 nm-51%	65 nm
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Yonah (2005−2006)
PassMark	1,487	1,488

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium 987 uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core Duo T2400 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium 987	Core Duo T2400
Socket	BGA1023	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0+82%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR2-667
Max RAM Capacity	—	4 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium 987) / VT-x (Core Duo T2400). Primary use case: Core Duo T2400 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core Duo T2400 rivals Pentium T2310.