CPU
GPU
Pentium G6950
Core 2 Solo SU3300
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 G6950 is positioned at rank 909 and the Core 2 Solo SU3300 is on rank 1211, so the Pentium G6950 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G6950
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Solo SU3300
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G6950 | Core 2 Solo SU3300 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($25) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Clarkdale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G6950 | Core 2 Solo SU3300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+101%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($25) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
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 G6950 and Core 2 Solo SU3300
Pentium G6950
The Pentium G6950 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Clarkdale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1156. Thermal design power (TDP): 73 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,252 points. Launch price was $60.
Core 2 Solo SU3300
The Core 2 Solo SU3300 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 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.2 GHz. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: BGA956. Thermal design power (TDP): 3 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,247 points. Launch price was $262.
Processing Power
The Pentium G6950 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Core 2 Solo SU3300 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Pentium G6950 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Pentium G6950 versus 1.2 GHz on the Core 2 Solo SU3300 — a 80% clock advantage for the Pentium G6950. The Pentium G6950 uses the Clarkdale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Core 2 Solo SU3300 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G6950 scores 1,252 against the Core 2 Solo SU3300's 1,247 — a 0.4% lead for the Pentium G6950.
| Feature | Pentium G6950 | Core 2 Solo SU3300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2+100% | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz+133% | 1.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 3 MB+1100% |
| Process | 32 nm-29% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Clarkdale (2010−2011) | Penryn (2008−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,252 | 1,247 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G6950 uses the LGA1156 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core 2 Solo SU3300 uses BGA956 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G6950 | Core 2 Solo SU3300 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1156 | BGA956 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR2-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 1 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium G6950) / VT-x (Core 2 Solo SU3300). Primary use case: Core 2 Solo SU3300 targets Mobile.
| Feature | Pentium G6950 | Core 2 Solo SU3300 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Mobile |
Value Analysis
The Pentium G6950 launched at $87 MSRP, while the Core 2 Solo SU3300 debuted at $262. At current prices ($25 vs $50), the Pentium G6950 is $25 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G6950 delivers 50.1 pts/$ vs 24.9 pts/$ for the Core 2 Solo SU3300 — making the Pentium G6950 the 67% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium G6950 | Core 2 Solo SU3300 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $87-67% | $262 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25-50% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 50.1+101% | 24.9 |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2008 |
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