Pentium Dual Core T3200 vs Core i5-2380P
Pentium Dual Core T3200
Core i5-2380P
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 T3200 is positioned at rank 375 and the Core i5-2380P is on rank 785, so the Pentium Dual Core T3200 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Dual Core T3200
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-2380P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium Dual Core T3200 | Core i5-2380P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium Dual Core T3200 | Core i5-2380P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+395%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) |
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 Pentium Dual Core T3200 and Core i5-2380P
Pentium Dual Core T3200
The Pentium Dual Core T3200 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: 2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 3,600 points. Launch price was $69.
Core i5-2380P
The Core i5-2380P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Janeiro 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6144 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,636 points. Launch price was $180.
Processing Power
The Pentium Dual Core T3200 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Core i5-2380P offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Core i5-2380P has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Pentium Dual Core T3200 versus 3.4 GHz on the Core i5-2380P — a 51.9% clock advantage for the Core i5-2380P. The Pentium Dual Core T3200 uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (65 nm), while the Core i5-2380P uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Dual Core T3200 scores 3,600 against the Core i5-2380P's 3,636 — a 1% lead for the Core i5-2380P. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 235 vs 624, a 90.6% lead for the Core i5-2380P that directly translates to higher frame rates.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T3200 | Core i5-2380P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz | 3.4 GHz+70% |
| Base Clock | — | 3.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 6144 kB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 65 nm | 32 nm-51% |
| Architecture | NetBurst (2000−2006) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 3,600 | 3,636+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 235 | 624+166% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 408 | — |
Memory & Platform
Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-667 on the Pentium Dual Core T3200 versus DDR3-1333 on the Core i5-2380P — the Core i5-2380P supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i5-2380P supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Pentium Dual Core T3200) vs 16 (Core i5-2380P) — the Core i5-2380P offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: PM965,GM965,GL960 (Pentium Dual Core T3200) and H61,H67,P67,Z68,B75,Z77 (Core i5-2380P).
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T3200 | Core i5-2380P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | — | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-667 | DDR3-1333+50% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 32 GB+700% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: No (Pentium Dual Core T3200) vs VT-x, EPT (Core i5-2380P). Primary use case: Core i5-2380P targets Legacy Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-2380P rivals FX-4100.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T3200 | Core i5-2380P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | No | VT-x, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Legacy Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Pentium Dual Core T3200 launched at $64 MSRP, while the Core i5-2380P debuted at $177. At current prices ($5 vs $25), the Pentium Dual Core T3200 is $20 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium Dual Core T3200 delivers 720.0 pts/$ vs 145.4 pts/$ for the Core i5-2380P — making the Pentium Dual Core T3200 the 132.8% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T3200 | Core i5-2380P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $64-64% | $177 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-80% | $25 |
| Performance per Dollar | 720.0+395% | 145.4 |
| Release Date | 2008 | 2012 |
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