Pentium G3460T vs Core 2 Duo SL9600

CPU

GPU

Pentium G3460T

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WW2015

Core 2 Duo SL9600

2 Cores2 Thrd6 WWMax: 2.13 GHz2009

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium G3460T

2 / 2

2,036

0.0%

2,054

+0.9%

Core 2 Duo E7600

Core i3-2370M

Pentium Dual Core T2370

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 G3460T is positioned at rank 602 and the Core 2 Duo SL9600 is on rank 1177, so the Pentium G3460T 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 G3460T

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

10563%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

9981%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

7247%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2183%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1729%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1513%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

866%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

855%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

779%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

779%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

770%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

749%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

739%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

736%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

729%

#279

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X

MSRP: $799|Avg: $265

98%

#280

Core i7-7820X

MSRP: $599|Avg: $198

97%

#383

Ryzen Threadripper 9980X

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999

96%

#602

Pentium G3460T

MSRP: $69|Avg: N/A

100%

#603

Core i3-6300

MSRP: $147|Avg: $99

100%

#604

Core i5-6402P

MSRP: $182|Avg: $120

99%

#605

Athlon II X4 620e

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

99%

#606

Core i5-7600

MSRP: $224|Avg: $114

99%

#608

FX-9590

MSRP: $350|Avg: $100

99%

#611

Athlon X4 750

MSRP: $95|Avg: $95

98%

#613

A6-3600

MSRP: $95|Avg: $25

97%

#614

Core i7-7740X

MSRP: $339|Avg: $150

97%

#615

Core i3-4130

MSRP: $117|Avg: $55

97%

#617

Pentium G3250T

MSRP: $64|Avg: $30

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo SL9600

#1165

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

4514%

#1166

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4448%

#1167

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

4083%

#1168

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

4065%

#1169

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

4027%

#1171

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3889%

#1172

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3729%

#1173

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3723%

#1174

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3623%

#1177

Core 2 Duo SL9600

MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A

100%

#1178

Athlon PRO 3045B

MSRP: $426|Avg: $180

100%

#1179

Core 2 Duo T5600

MSRP: $241|Avg: N/A

100%

#1180

Pentium N3510

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

99%

#1181

Core i7-7Y75

MSRP: $393|Avg: $285

99%

#1183

Core i7-4500U

MSRP: $398|Avg: N/A

96%

#1185

Athlon Neo X2 L325

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

95%

#1186

Core i3-2370M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

94%

#1187

Core i3-3217UE

MSRP: $225|Avg: $35

93%

#1188

Celeron T3000

MSRP: $150|Avg: $54

93%

#1189

Core m7-6Y75

MSRP: $393|Avg: $393

92%

#1190

Core M-5Y10

MSRP: $281|Avg: $20

90%

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 G3460T (2015) utilizes 22 nm technology and DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium G3460T	Core 2 Duo SL9600
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($69)	⚠️ Higher cost ($316)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Duo SL9600 (2009) relies on 45 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium G3460T	Core 2 Duo SL9600
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+354%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($69)	⚠️ Higher cost ($316)

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 G3460T Benchmark Check

Core 2 Duo SL9600 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium G3460T and Core 2 Duo SL9600

Pentium G3460T

The Pentium G3460T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,036 points. Launch price was $69.

Core 2 Duo SL9600

The Core 2 Duo SL9600 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.13 GHz, with boost up to 2.13 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: BGA956. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,054 points. Launch price was $316.

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Processing Power

Both the Pentium G3460T and Core 2 Duo SL9600 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. The Core 2 Duo SL9600 is built on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium G3460T scores 2,036 against the Core 2 Duo SL9600's 2,054 — a 0.9% lead for the Core 2 Duo SL9600. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Pentium G3460T vs 6 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo SL9600.

Feature	Pentium G3460T	Core 2 Duo SL9600
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	—	2.13 GHz
Base Clock	3 GHz+41%	2.13 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB	6 MB L2 Cache+100%
L2 Cache	—	6 MB
Process	22 nm-51%	45 nm
Architecture	—	Penryn (2008−2011)
PassMark	2,036	2,054

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium G3460T uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core 2 Duo SL9600 uses BGA956 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium G3460T	Core 2 Duo SL9600
Socket	LGA1150	BGA956
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+173%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1066
Max RAM Capacity	—	8 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	0