Pentium Dual Core T2370 vs Core 2 Duo SU9400

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 Dual Core T2370 is positioned at rank 1059 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 Pentium Dual Core T2370

#1047

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2750%

#1048

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2709%

#1049

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2487%

#1050

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2476%

#1051

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2453%

#1053

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2369%

#1054

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2272%

#1055

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2268%

#1056

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2207%

#1059

Pentium Dual Core T2370

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

100%

#1060

Celeron P4505

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

100%

#1061

Pentium T4200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

100%

#1062

Core i7-2720QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

100%

#1063

Pentium 2020M

MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A

99%

#1064

Celeron P4500

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

99%

#1065

Pentium Dual Core SU4100

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

99%

#1066

Processor N50

MSRP: $128|Avg: $120

98%

#1067

Athlon II N350

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

98%

#1068

Celeron N3350

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

97%

#1070

Core i7-2675QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

97%

#1071

A9-9410

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

97%

#1073

A8 Pro-7150B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

96%

#1074

A9-9420

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

96%

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 Pentium Dual Core T2370 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core 2 Duo SU9400 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.3% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Pentium Dual Core T2370	Core 2 Duo SU9400
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($25)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Pentium Dual Core T2370	Core 2 Duo SU9400
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($25)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 Dual Core T2370 Benchmark Check

Core 2 Duo SU9400 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium Dual Core T2370 and Core 2 Duo SU9400

Pentium Dual Core T2370

The Pentium Dual Core T2370 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.73 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,601 points. Launch price was $69.

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 Pentium Dual Core T2370 and Core 2 Duo SU9400 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.73 GHz on the Pentium Dual Core T2370 versus 1.4 GHz on the Core 2 Duo SU9400 — a 21.1% clock advantage for the Pentium Dual Core T2370. The Pentium Dual Core T2370 uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (65 nm), while the Core 2 Duo SU9400 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Dual Core T2370 scores 1,601 against the Core 2 Duo SU9400's 1,596 — a 0.3% lead for the Pentium Dual Core T2370.

Feature	Pentium Dual Core T2370	Core 2 Duo SU9400
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.73 GHz+24%	1.4 GHz
Base Clock	—	1.4 GHz
L3 Cache	—	3 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache	1 MB	3 MB+200%
Process	65 nm	45 nm-31%
Architecture	NetBurst (2000−2006)	Penryn (2008−2011)
PassMark	1,601	1,596

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium Dual Core T2370 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Core 2 Duo SU9400 uses BGA956 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium Dual Core T2370	Core 2 Duo SU9400
Socket	PGA478	BGA956
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-667	—
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	0	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: No VT-x (Pentium Dual Core T2370) / not specified (Core 2 Duo SU9400). Primary use case: Pentium Dual Core T2370 targets Mobile.