Pentium G630T vs Core 2 Duo E8300
Pentium G630T
Core 2 Duo E8300
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 G630T is positioned at rank 942 and the Core 2 Duo E8300 is on rank 1060, so the Pentium G630T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G630T
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo E8300
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G630T | Core 2 Duo E8300 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G630T | Core 2 Duo E8300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+32%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
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 G630T and Core 2 Duo E8300
Pentium G630T
The Pentium G630T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 September 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,032 points. Launch price was $80.
Core 2 Duo E8300
The Core 2 Duo E8300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.83 GHz, with boost up to 2.83 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 6 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,039 points. Launch price was $249.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium G630T and Core 2 Duo E8300 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Pentium G630T versus 2.83 GHz on the Core 2 Duo E8300 — a 20.7% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo E8300 (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.83 GHz). The Pentium G630T uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Core 2 Duo E8300 uses Wolfdale (2008−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G630T scores 1,032 against the Core 2 Duo E8300's 1,039 — a 0.7% lead for the Core 2 Duo E8300. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G630T vs 0 kB on the Core 2 Duo E8300.
| Feature | Pentium G630T | Core 2 Duo E8300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.83 GHz+23% |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.83 GHz+23% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 6 MB (total)+2300% |
| Process | 32 nm-29% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Wolfdale (2008−2010) |
| PassMark | 1,032 | 1,039 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 1,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 345 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 771 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G630T uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core 2 Duo E8300 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G630T | Core 2 Duo E8300 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium G630T) / VT-x (Core 2 Duo E8300). Primary use case: Core 2 Duo E8300 targets Budget.
| Feature | Pentium G630T | Core 2 Duo E8300 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Pentium G630T launched at $79 MSRP, while the Core 2 Duo E8300 debuted at $163. At current prices ($15 vs $20), the Pentium G630T is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G630T delivers 68.8 pts/$ vs 52.0 pts/$ for the Core 2 Duo E8300 — making the Pentium G630T the 27.9% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium G630T | Core 2 Duo E8300 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $79-52% | $163 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-25% | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 68.8+32% | 52.0 |
| Release Date | 2011 | 2008 |
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