Phenom II X4 P920 vs Core Duo T2300

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Phenom II X4 P920

4 / 4

1,395

+1.1%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core Duo T2300

2 / 2

1,380

0.0%

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 Phenom II X4 P920 is positioned at rank 483 and the Core Duo T2300 is on rank 55, so the Core Duo T2300 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 Phenom II X4 P920

#153

Core i7-1370P

MSRP: $438|Avg: $280

98%

#471

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

631%

#472

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

622%

#473

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

571%

#474

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

568%

#475

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

563%

#477

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

544%

#478

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

521%

#479

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

520%

#480

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

506%

#483

Phenom II X4 P920

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#488

Processor U300

MSRP: $193|Avg: $180

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core Duo T2300

#13

Ryzen 3 210

MSRP: $99|Avg: $99

97%

#14

Ryzen 5 PRO 230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

#43

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

213%

#44

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

209%

#45

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

192%

#46

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

191%

#47

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

190%

#49

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

183%

#50

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

176%

#51

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

175%

#52

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

171%

#55

Core Duo T2300

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#65

Core i5-3320M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

96%

#66

Core i7-4510U

MSRP: $393|Avg: N/A

95%

#69

Core 2 Quad Q9100

MSRP: $14|Avg: $14

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core Duo T2300 leads in gaming performance. However, the Phenom II X4 P920 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1.1% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Phenom II X4 P920	Core Duo T2300
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Yonah (2005−2006) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Phenom II X4 P920	Core Duo T2300
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

Phenom II X4 P920 Benchmark Check

Core Duo T2300 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Phenom II X4 P920 and Core Duo T2300

Phenom II X4 P920

The Phenom II X4 P920 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1g4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,395 points. Launch price was $149.

Core Duo T2300

The Core Duo T2300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Yonah (2005−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.66 GHz, with boost up to 1.66 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 31 Watt. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 1,380 points. Launch price was $249.

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Processing Power

The Phenom II X4 P920 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core Duo T2300 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Phenom II X4 P920 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Phenom II X4 P920 versus 1.66 GHz on the Core Duo T2300 — a 3.7% clock advantage for the Core Duo T2300. The Phenom II X4 P920 uses the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Core Duo T2300 uses Yonah (2005−2006) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom II X4 P920 scores 1,395 against the Core Duo T2300's 1,380 — a 1.1% lead for the Phenom II X4 P920.

Feature	Phenom II X4 P920	Core Duo T2300
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.6 GHz	1.66 GHz+4%
Base Clock	—	1.66 GHz
L3 Cache	—	0 kB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB
Process	45 nm-31%	65 nm
Architecture	Champlain (2010−2011)	Yonah (2005−2006)
PassMark	1,395+1%	1,380

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Memory & Platform

The Phenom II X4 P920 uses the S1g4 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core Duo T2300 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.