CPU
GPU
Pentium G2030T
Core 2 Duo SU9400
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 G2030T is positioned at rank 518 and the Core 2 Duo SU9400 is on rank 409, so the Core 2 Duo SU9400 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G2030T
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo SU9400
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G2030T | Core 2 Duo SU9400 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G2030T | Core 2 Duo SU9400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 G2030T and Core 2 Duo SU9400
Pentium G2030T
The Pentium G2030T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,597 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.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium G2030T and Core 2 Duo SU9400 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. The Core 2 Duo SU9400 is built on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium G2030T scores 1,597 against the Core 2 Duo SU9400's 1,596 — a 0.1% lead for the Pentium G2030T. L3 cache: 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Pentium G2030T vs 3 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo SU9400.
| Feature | Pentium G2030T | Core 2 Duo SU9400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | — | 1.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz+86% | 1.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache | 3 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | — | 3 MB |
| Process | 22 nm-51% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | — | Penryn (2008−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,597 | 1,596 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G2030T uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core 2 Duo SU9400 uses BGA956 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G2030T | Core 2 Duo SU9400 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | BGA956 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+173% | PCIe 1.1 |
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