Core i5-13490F vs Core 2 Duo E4300

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Duo E4300
2006
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.37
Core i5-13490F
2023
10 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
17.36
+4592%

Core i5-13490F outperforms Core 2 Duo E4300 by a whopping 4592% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Duo E4300 and Core i5-13490F processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking3037366
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data54.85
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency0.5425.14
Architecture codenameAllendale (2006−2009)Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
Release dateJuly 2006 (18 years ago)10 February 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$235

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core 2 Duo E4300 and Core i5-13490F basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads216
Base clock speed1.8 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed1.8 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus rate800 MHzno data
L1 cache64 KB80 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography65 nm10 nm
Die size111 mm2215 mm2
Maximum core temperature61 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors167 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
VID voltage range0.85V-1.5Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Duo E4300 and Core i5-13490F compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketLGA7751700
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Duo E4300 and Core i5-13490F. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Demand Based Switching-no data
FSB parity-no data

Security technologies

Core 2 Duo E4300 and Core i5-13490F technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Duo E4300 and Core i5-13490F are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-x-+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Duo E4300 and Core i5-13490F. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1, DDR2, DDR3DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Duo E4300 and Core i5-13490F.

PCIe versionno data5.0
PCI Express lanesno data16

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Core 2 Duo E4300 0.37
i5-13490F 17.36
+4592%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Core 2 Duo E4300 593
i5-13490F 27574
+4550%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.37 17.36
Physical cores 2 10
Threads 2 16
Chip lithography 65 nm 10 nm

i5-13490F has a 4591.9% higher aggregate performance score, 400% more physical cores and 700% more threads, and a 550% more advanced lithography process.

The Core i5-13490F is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Duo E4300 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Duo E4300 and Core i5-13490F, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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