Pentium Dual Core T3200
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Pentium Dual Core T3200

Intel

PassMark

3,600

MSRP

$64

AVG Price

$5

2007-01-01
1 MB
NetBurst (2000−2006)

Performance Spectrum - CPU

About PassMark

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Overview

The Pentium Dual Core T3200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 3,600 points. Launch price was $69.

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium Dual Core T3200

#1
Pentium Dual Core T3200
MSRP: $64|Avg: $5
100%
#2
Atom N2800
MSRP: $47|Avg: $3
85%
#3
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
82%
#4
Core 2 Duo T7500
MSRP: $316|Avg: $5
64%
#5
Core 2 Duo T5900
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $5
59%
#6
Ryzen 3 PRO 210
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30
56%
#7
Ryzen 7 260
MSRP: $199|Avg: $70
56%
#8
Celeron B800
MSRP: $80|Avg: $5
53%
#9
Core 2 Duo T5550
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $5
51%
#10
Pentium Dual Core T2390
MSRP: $86|Avg: $5
49%
#11
Athlon X2 QL-66
MSRP: $150|Avg: $5
47%
#12
Core i9-14900HX
MSRP: $668|Avg: $149
42%
#13
Core 2 Duo T7200
MSRP: $286|Avg: $6
40%
#14
Core i7-11850HE
MSRP: $400|Avg: $75
40%
#15
Celeron Dual-Core T1400
MSRP: $80|Avg: $10
38%
#16
Pentium Dual Core T4400
MSRP: $107|Avg: $5
36%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Pentium Dual Core T3200 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Civilization VI

Civilization VI

1080p
low90 FPS
medium90 FPS
high89 FPS
ultra64 FPS
1440p
low54 FPS
medium48 FPS
high34 FPS
ultra22 FPS
4k
low27 FPS
medium25 FPS
high19 FPS
ultra12 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low90 FPS
medium90 FPS
high90 FPS
ultra75 FPS
1440p
low90 FPS
medium90 FPS
high87 FPS
ultra65 FPS
4k
low76 FPS
medium67 FPS
high47 FPS
ultra31 FPS
Dead by Daylight

Dead by Daylight

1080p
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra57 FPS
1440p
low58 FPS
medium53 FPS
high50 FPS
ultra46 FPS
4k
low46 FPS
medium41 FPS
high39 FPS
ultra36 FPS
Dota 2

Dota 2

1080p
low90 FPS
medium90 FPS
high90 FPS
ultra90 FPS
1440p
low90 FPS
medium90 FPS
high90 FPS
ultra90 FPS
4k
low90 FPS
medium90 FPS
high90 FPS
ultra90 FPS
Fortnite

Fortnite

1080p
low90 FPS
medium90 FPS
high90 FPS
ultra66 FPS
1440p
low90 FPS
medium90 FPS
high81 FPS
ultra47 FPS
4k
low84 FPS
medium65 FPS
high54 FPS
ultra35 FPS
Hearts of Iron IV

Hearts of Iron IV

1080p
low90 FPS
medium90 FPS
high86 FPS
ultra66 FPS
1440p
low90 FPS
medium79 FPS
high69 FPS
ultra56 FPS
4k
low80 FPS
medium64 FPS
high58 FPS
ultra39 FPS
Honkai: Star Rail

Honkai: Star Rail

1080p
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra52 FPS
1440p
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra51 FPS
4k
low60 FPS
medium53 FPS
high46 FPS
ultra38 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low90 FPS
medium90 FPS
high90 FPS
ultra90 FPS
1440p
low90 FPS
medium90 FPS
high90 FPS
ultra90 FPS
4k
low90 FPS
medium90 FPS
high90 FPS
ultra90 FPS
Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low90 FPS
medium90 FPS
high90 FPS
ultra76 FPS
1440p
low90 FPS
medium90 FPS
high81 FPS
ultra64 FPS
4k
low65 FPS
medium56 FPS
high42 FPS
ultra33 FPS
Roblox

Roblox

1080p
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
1440p
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
4k
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Pentium Dual Core T3200 specifications and capabilities.

Processing Power

The Pentium Dual Core T3200 is a 2-core / 2-thread processor based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture, manufactured on a 65 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 2 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 3,600, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Legacy generation product. Geekbench 6 single-core (the most relevant metric for gaming FPS) records 235, while multi-core reaches 408.

SpecificationPentium Dual Core T3200
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units2C / 2T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost2 GHz
ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture designNetBurst (2000−2006)
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient65 nm
L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data1 MB
Die SizePhysical silicon area of the processor143 mm2
Transistor CountMore transistors = more capabilities291 Million
Bus SpeedData bus frequency667 MHz
Max TemperatureMaximum safe operating temperature (Tjmax)100 °C
64-bit SupportYes
Windows 11 CompatibleNo
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score3,600
Geekbench 6 SingleSingle-core performance — most relevant for gaming235
Geekbench 6 MultiMulti-core parallel workload performance408
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Memory & Platform

SpecificationPentium Dual Core T3200
TypeDesktop or Laptop processorLaptop
SeriesProduct familyIntel Pentium Dual Core
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidthPCIe 1.1
PCIe LanesTotal available lanes for GPUs, NVMe drives, and expansion0
Max RAM SpeedMaximum officially supported memory frequencyDDR2-667
Max RAM CapacityMaximum installable memory4 GB
RAM ChannelsDual-channel doubles bandwidth vs single-channel2
ECC SupportError-Correcting Code memory — prevents data corruptionNo
Integrated GPUBuilt-in graphics processorNo
Compatible ChipsetsMotherboard chipsets that support this CPUPM965,GM965,GL960
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: No — enables running virtual machines efficiently (important for development and server workloads).

SpecificationPentium Dual Core T3200
AVX-512Advanced vector instructions for AI/ML workloads❌ Not Supported
VirtualizationHardware-assisted virtualization technologyNo
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Power & Cooling

The Pentium Dual Core T3200 has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 1 MB — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed. No stock cooler is included — you will need to purchase an aftermarket cooler separately.

SpecificationPentium Dual Core T3200
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload1 MB
Max TemperatureMaximum safe junction temperature (Tjmax)100 °C
Included CoolerStock cooler bundled in the boxNo
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Value Analysis

At an average price of $5 (MSRP: $64), the Pentium Dual Core T3200 delivers 720 PassMark points per dollar. Performance ranking position: #3270 out of all indexed processors.

SpecificationPentium Dual Core T3200
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price$64
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days$5
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch$69
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking#3270
Release DateLaunch date2007-01-01
Release Year2008
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)Intel

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

3 categories

General Information

7 specs

TypeLaptop
SeriesIntel Pentium Dual Core
DesignerIntel
Launch Price$69
Release Date2007-01-01
Architecture CodenameNetBurst (2000−2006)
Performance Ranking Position3270

Technical Specifications

11 specs

Cores2
Threads2
Die Size143 mm2
L2 Cache1 MB
Bus Speed667 MHz
Max Frequency2 GHz
64-Bit Support+
Transistor Count291 Million
Process Technology65 nm
Max Core Temperature100 °C
Windows 11 Compatible-

Compatibility

2 specs

PCIe GenerationPCIe 1.1
Power Consumption (TDP)1 MB

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