Xeon E7320
VS
Core Duo T2400

Xeon E7320 vs Core Duo T2400

VS
Intel

Core Duo T2400

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 1.83 GHz2006

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 Xeon E7320 is positioned at rank 934 and the Core Duo T2400 is on rank 1205, so the Xeon E7320 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 Xeon E7320

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
28275%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
5339%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
4743%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
3664%
#524
Xeon E5-2675 V3
MSRP: $1800|Avg: $100
100%
#524
Xeon E5-2676 V3
MSRP: $1800|Avg: $36
100%
#524
Xeon E7-4880 v2
MSRP: $6619|Avg: $185
100%
#527
Xeon Platinum 8592+
MSRP: $11600|Avg: $11600
99%
#934
Xeon E7320
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#938
Xeon E5649
MSRP: $774|Avg: N/A
99%
#939
Xeon E3-1220L v3
MSRP: $193|Avg: $30
99%
#940
Xeon E5-2670 v2
MSRP: $1556|Avg: $189
99%
#941
Xeon E5-2637 v3
MSRP: $996|Avg: $75
99%
#943
Xeon E5-1680 v2
MSRP: $1723|Avg: $150
98%
#944
Opteron 144
MSRP: $65|Avg: $29
97%
#945
Opteron 4386
MSRP: $459|Avg: $459
97%
#946
Xeon E5-2640
MSRP: $885|Avg: N/A
97%
#947
Xeon E5-2643 v4
MSRP: $1552|Avg: $555
97%
#949
Xeon E5-2630 v2
MSRP: $1069|Avg: $1224
95%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core Duo T2400

#1193
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
5798%
#1194
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
5713%
#1195
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
5245%
#1196
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
5221%
#1197
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
5174%
#1199
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
4996%
#1200
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
4791%
#1201
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
4783%
#1202
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
4654%
#1205
Core Duo T2400
MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A
100%
#1206
Core 2 Duo U7600
MSRP: $250|Avg: $5
100%
#1207
Pentium M 735
MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A
98%
#1208
Core i7-620LM
MSRP: $300|Avg: N/A
96%
#1209
Core i7-740QM
MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A
96%
#1211
Core 2 Solo SU3300
MSRP: $262|Avg: $50
94%
#1212
Celeron 540
MSRP: $86|Avg: $5
94%
#1213
Celeron U3600
MSRP: $134|Avg: $134
92%
#1216
Core 2 Quad Q9000
MSRP: $348|Avg: $15
91%
#1217
Core i5-2537M
MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A
91%
#1218
Core i7-720QM
MSRP: $364|Avg: N/A
90%
#1219
Pentium U5400
MSRP: $289|Avg: $214
88%
#1220
Pentium T2330
MSRP: $150|Avg: $7
88%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E7320 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightXeon E7320Core Duo T2400
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($294)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Yonah (2005−2006) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core Duo T2400 ($294), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($294 less, Infinity% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightXeon E7320Core Duo T2400
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($294)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E7320 and Core Duo T2400

Intel

Xeon E7320

The Xeon E7320 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 2.13 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA604. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,469 points. Launch price was $800.

Intel

Core Duo T2400

The Core Duo T2400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Janeiro 2006 (19 years ago). It is based on the Yonah (2005−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.83 GHz, with boost up to 1.83 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: 1,488 points. Launch price was $16.

Processing Power

The Core Duo T2400 is built on the Yonah (2005−2006) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E7320 scores 1,469 against the Core Duo T2400's 1,488 — a 1.3% lead for the Core Duo T2400. L3 cache: 4 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon E7320 vs 0 kB on the Core Duo T2400.

FeatureXeon E7320Core Duo T2400
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
Boost Clock
1.83 GHz
Base Clock
2.13 GHz+16%
1.83 GHz
L3 Cache
4 MB L2 Cache
0 kB
L2 Cache
2 MB
Process
65 nm
65 nm
Architecture
Yonah (2005−2006)
PassMark
1,469
1,488+1%
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E7320 uses the PGA604 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core Duo T2400 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon E7320Core Duo T2400
Socket
PGA604
PGA478
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0+82%
PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed
DDR2-667
Max RAM Capacity
4 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
16
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E7320) / VT-x (Core Duo T2400). Primary use case: Core Duo T2400 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core Duo T2400 rivals Pentium T2310.

FeatureXeon E7320Core Duo T2400
Integrated GPU
No
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
VT-x
Target Use
Budget