Xeon X5272 vs Core 2 Duo T8300

Xeon X5272

80 WW2007

Core 2 Duo T8300

2 Cores2 Thrd3 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2008

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon X5272

1,451

0.0%

1,472

+1.4%

Celeron J1800

Pentium Dual-Core E2200

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 X5272 is positioned at rank 1029 and the Core 2 Duo T8300 is on rank 710, so the Core 2 Duo T8300 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 X5272

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

167599%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

31644%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

28115%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

21719%

#1029

Xeon X5272

MSRP: $1172|Avg: $76

100%

#1030

Xeon Platinum 8260L

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $750

55%

#1031

Xeon 3.20

MSRP: $851|Avg: $10

55%

#1032

Xeon X5355

MSRP: $4491|Avg: $4000

36%

#1033

Xeon E5420

MSRP: $7214|Avg: $6500

23%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo T8300

#698

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

997%

#699

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

982%

#700

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

901%

#701

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

897%

#702

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

889%

#704

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

859%

#705

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

823%

#706

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

822%

#707

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

800%

#710

Core 2 Duo T8300

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#712

Core i7-10850H

MSRP: $395|Avg: N/A

100%

#718

Core i3-1315UE

MSRP: $312|Avg: $250

98%

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 ($76) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon X5272 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon X5272	Core 2 Duo T8300
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($76)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Duo T8300 ($0), 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 ($76 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon X5272	Core 2 Duo T8300
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($76)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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.

Xeon X5272 Benchmark Check

Core 2 Duo T8300 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon X5272 and Core 2 Duo T8300

Xeon X5272

The Xeon X5272 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,451 points. Launch price was $800.

Core 2 Duo T8300

The Core 2 Duo T8300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 January 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,472 points. Launch price was $241.

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Processing Power

The Core 2 Duo T8300 is built on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon X5272 scores 1,451 against the Core 2 Duo T8300's 1,472 — a 1.4% lead for the Core 2 Duo T8300. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon X5272 vs 3 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo T8300.

Feature	Xeon X5272	Core 2 Duo T8300
Cores / Threads	—	2 / 2
Boost Clock	—	2.4 GHz
Base Clock	3.4 GHz+42%	2.4 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB L2 Cache+100%	3 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache	—	3 MB
Process	45 nm	45 nm
Architecture	—	Penryn (2008−2011)
PassMark	1,451	1,472+1%
Geekbench 6 Single	—	450
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	850

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon X5272 uses the LGA771 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core 2 Duo T8300 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR2 memory speed. The Xeon X5272 supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 176.5% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon X5272) vs 2 (Core 2 Duo T8300). Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: Intel 5100,Intel 5400 (Xeon X5272) and GM965,PM965 (Core 2 Duo T8300).

Feature	Xeon X5272	Core 2 Duo T8300
Socket	LGA771	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0+82%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	DDR2	DDR2-800
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB+1500%	8 GB
RAM Channels	4+100%	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	0

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (Xeon X5272) vs VT-x (Core 2 Duo T8300). Primary use case: Xeon X5272 targets Server, Core 2 Duo T8300 targets Legacy Laptop.